Dabangg Actor Salman Khan will be back in 2014 with Mental and Kick

Bollywood Salman Khan was completely missing in 2013. Except for his upcoming TV show Bigg Boss7 which starts at September 15, he was absent from the big screen where he truly belongs.

But with his latest confession and locking the date July 27, 2014 Eid release for Kick, the directorial debut of Sajid Nadiadwala, Salman Khan promises to be back with a bang.

For the past several years, Salman’s Wanted (2009), Dabangg (2010), Bodyguard (2011) and Ek Tha Tiger (2012) have always released on Eid and they have all been blockbusters and the biggest hits of those years.

Earlier it was reported that Salman, who was to join the crew of Sajid Nadiadwala's Kick in Glasgow, has not been able to leave India as his visa was rejected.

While no reasons have been given for the denial, it is being speculated that the hit-and-run case against the actor may have been behind the decision.

Sajid and Salman decided that they will complete Kick at breakneck speed so that the film can release on Eid.

FORTHCOMING FILMS
His forthcoming movies include Mental, Kick, No Entry Sequel and Sooraj Barjatya‘s next Bade Bhaiyya where he plays a double role. The actor’s yet untitled film by Prabhu Deva is aiming for a Diwali or Christmas 2014 release.

RELEASE DATES
Mental aka Jai Ho
Mental will come out around Republic Day next year. Salman’s Mental aka Jai Ho is been produced and directed by Sohail Khan Cast: Sana Khan and Daisy Shah as leading ladies. The film is a remake of the south indian mega star Chiranjeevi Telugu super hit Stalin, directed by A R Murugadoss.

Kick
Kick will come on 24 July, 2014. Produced and directed by Sajid Nadiadwala
Cast: Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Randeep Hooda, Paresh Rawal, Sunil Shetty. Sajid Nadiadwala and Salman Khan have worked in 5 films earlier like Jeet, Judwaa, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Jaan-E-Mann

Untitiled Film
This is a new entry in the list which will be directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by Ramesh Taurani The movie is rumoured to be an action-romantic and is slated to release in 2014. Salman has delivered back to back hits ever since he worked with Prabhu Deva in Wanted.

No Entry Mein Entry
With the entry of Prabbhu Deva’s next, the sequel of No Entry gets postponed and now will go on the floor later in 2014. The film is now expected to release in 2015 though no confirmation has been given. Anees Bazmee will be directing the film.

Court Exempts Salman Khan from Case

A metropolitan court exempted actor Salman Khan from appearing before court in respect to his 2002 hit-and-run case here Dec. 27. 

Bandra Metropolitan Magistrate Court granted exemption to the 47-year-old actor who recently celebrated his birthday Dec. 27. The magistrate exempted Khan after his lawyer Dipesh Mehta argued that the Bombay High Court had already granted Khan permanent exemption in 2005.

The court also heard a complaint against the actor and the police alleging that the trial was being delayed deliberately. The court had also asked Khan to appear in court to answer the charges. On Dec. 27, Khan pleaded that he was not responsible for delaying the trial case, stating that he sought dismissal of the complaint. Khan’s lawyer also argued that the complaint filed against Khan was not maintainable and that the complainant had no locus standing in the matter. The complainant, Santosh Daundkar, alleged that in the 2002 case, one person had been killed while four others had been injured after Khan’s car rammed into a bakery at Bandra. He said that the case had been delayed for four years because of the actor’s busy film schedule.

The actor denied that between 2008 and 2010, no witnesses were examined, saying the prosecution had already examined more than 15 witnesses so far. He maintained that the trial delay was not attributed to him.  Advocate Abha Singh argued that police favored Khan by not examining witnesses in the case for the past five years. She also argued that Khan must appear in the case regularly.

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Prabhu Deva, Emraan Hashmi, Salman Khan to grace ‘Bigg Boss 6’ finale

Mumbai: Actor Emraan Hashmi, choreographer-directors Prabhu Deva and Remo D`Souza are set to appear on the finale of the sixth season of Bigg Boss hosted by superstar Salman Khan.

The guests will be seen dancing and promoting their respective movies on the final episode of the reality show.

Prabhu Deva, who had directed Salman in `Wanted`, will make the actor shake a leg on a number from his upcoming 3D dance film `ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance` at the `Bigg Boss` finale.

Emraan will appear on the show to promote his upcoming film `Ek Thi Daayan`, produced by Vishal Bharadwaj and Ekta Kapoor.

`Bigg Boss 6` began on October 7 with the tagline `Alag Che` and the finale will be held on January 12 on Colors.

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After `Dabangg`, Sonakshi Sinha more excited for `Dabangg 2`

Mumbai: She made her Bollywood debut with the blockbuster ‘Dabangg’ in 2010, and now actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is also a part of ‘Dabangg 2’, says she is upbeat about being a part of the franchise.

"I am very excited. When a film gets a good response, it feels good. I started with `Dabangg` and now doing `Dabangg 2` is very exciting for me," the 25-year-old said on the sidelines of an event here Sunday.

Sonakshi was joined at the event by director Milan Luthria, who is working with her in the sequel to ‘Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai’.

In the movie, Sonakshi features opposite Akshay Kumar, who plays don Shoaib Khan. But she refuses to call her own part negative.

"It`s negative? No. It`s a very interesting character. For me, as an actor it is a very challenging role and the film is set in a very interesting premise. It is a great role, that`s all I can say now," Sonakshi said.

The film also features Imran Khan and Sonali Bendre. It is to release around Eid next year.

Watch Video : Dagabaaz Re Dabangg 2 Song Feat. Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha

Watch Video : Dagabaaz Re Dabangg 2 Song Feat. Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha
Presenting the first song "Dagabaaz Re" from the hottest movie of the year 2012 "Dabangg 2". This song has been sung beautifully by the legendary Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and the melodious Shreya Ghoshal and this song also marks the return of music composers Sajid-Wajid in Dabangg 2 who also gave us recording breaking music in Dabangg. Like and Share this romantic song, Chulbul Pandey Style.

Song: Dagabaaz Re
Starcast: Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Sonakshi Sinha and others
Singer: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shreya Ghoshal
Lyrics: Sameer Anjaaan
Music Director: Sajid Wajid
Music Label: T-Series

Dabangg Actor Salman Khan visits 'Matoshree' to see Bal Thackeray

Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, his father Salim Khan and brother Arbaaz Khan visited ailing Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray at his Matoshree residence in suburban Bandra here today.

Actor Nana Patekar and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar also visited Thackeray's residence.

Actor Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek were among Thackeray's late-night visitors yesterday. Actor Sanjay Dutt and his wife Manyata, also met Thackeray's family last night.

Several prominent politicians like BJP's Gopinath Munde and NCP's Sharad Pawar, have visited the Thackeray home too.

Earlier, Thackeray's son Uddhav Thackeray appealed for calm to those assembled outside their residence.

He said, "Balasaheb has strong will power. We will come out of this problem. Don't trust rumours. Make peace we are hopeful. You should be hopeful as well. Let's pray for Balasaheb."

At least 1,500 policemen and teams of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed outside Thackeray's residence 'Matoshree' to help maintain law and order.

The police have also asked the owners of shops around Matoshree to close down their shops.

All roads leading to Matoshree were also barricaded and some party leaders had to abandon their vehicles near the Western Express Highway and walk the short route to the Thackeray house.

Traffic jams were reported on major roads to the north and south of Bandra last night and today as well. (ANI)

Watch Some Posters of Salman Khan's Dabangg 2

Dabanggg 2
Dabangg 2 is an upcoming Bollywood action film directed and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the banner of Arbaaz Khan Productions.

Release date: December 21, 2012 (initial release)

Director: Arbaaz Khan

Producer: Malaika Arora Khan

Genres: Action, Romance Film, Masala, Musical, Comedy film, Drama
Dabangg 2 is Very Awaited Movie....

Firstlook: Salman Khan on the the set of Dabangg 2

Looks like Bollywood actor Salman Khan has got a fan in a toddler. He posed with his little fan on Dabangg 2 sets. There were other fans too. Here's a look at the pics.

Kareena Kapoor inspired by Karisma in Dabangg 2?

Way back in 1994, Karisma Kapoor set temperatures soaring with her sultry moves in a red kurta and lungi in Raja Babu’s hit song, Sarkai Lo Khatiya Jada Lage. Eighteen years later, sister Kareena will repeat the moves with Salman Khan in Dabangg 2. Although the filmmakers are tightlipped about the number, we’ve found out that in her item song, ‘Fevicol’, Bebo is likely to appear in a lungi dress similar to what Lolo (Karisma) wore.

“Kareena will be wearing a similar dress, but this time it will be in black,” says an insider close to Bebo. When the idea first came up, Bebo was game for it since she is close to Karisma and adores her sense of style.

“Kareena and her designer friend Manish Malhotra brainstormed and came up with the final dress design. Both Bebo and Karisma are excited about it. Besides the colour, the only other major difference would be the length.

Bebo, unlike Karisma, won’t be wearing that long a lungi. It has been modified to suit today’s times,” adds the insider. Kareena, who married Saif Ali Khan recently, remained unavailable for a comment. Manish too couldn’t be reached. But when contacted, Bebo’s spokesperson said: “At this point, we can’t divulge any details (about the song).”

As for the song, Kareena has already started rehearsing for it at Mehboob Studio in Bandra with choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan and her team. “The song will be shot from November 5 onwards with Salman Khan,” adds the insider.

After doing Halkat Jawani in Heroine, newlywed Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to do an item in Salman Khan’s Dabangg 2. The song is titled Fevicol. “She is back in Mumbai and Dabangg 2’s item song will be her first work after the wedding celebrations. She is trying to keep fit,” a source had told HT.

Malaika Arora to make appearance in Dabangg 2 item song: She danced in Munni Badnaam Hui alongside Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg (2010). And Malaika Arora-Khan’s item number went on to become a chartbuster. Now, she is back in the sequel with the song, Pandeyji Seeti Mare. Even though Malaika and her actor-director hubby Arbaaz Khan are tightlipped about it

Picture Gallery: Salman Khan's Eid party at his residence

From Katrina Kaif to Arjun Kapoor, many Bollywood stars made their presence felt at Salman Khan's Eid party at his residence.

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta arrives at Salman Khan's Eid party in Mumbai.

Sanjay Kapoor also attended the party hosted by Salman at his residence.

Salman Khan's younger brother Sohail Khan outside his house in Mumbai.

Kabir Khan arrives at the party with his wife Mini Mathur.

TV and film actor Karanvir Bohra with wife Tejay Sidhu.

Salman Khan outside his house on Eid.

‘Ek Tha Tiger’ makes Rs 100 crores in just 5 days!

Mumbai: This was expected. Salman Khan’s ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ has created a new record of sorts by earning the much ‘acclaimed’ Rs 100 crores the fastest. The film, which beat ‘Agneepath’ and had the biggest opening-Rs 32 crores on its first day of release has made to the elite 100 crore club in just 5 days!

Trade analyst and movie critic Taran Adarsh tweeted, “#EkThaTiger - India *actuals* Sun 23.06 cr. Total: 100.16 cr nett. SUPERB. Fastest 100 cr grosser ever - 5 days [Hindi films]. NEW RECORD!(sic)”

Salman’s sister, Arpita Khan happily tweeted the numbers. “Total 100.16 C in 5 days.. And the TIGER ROARS! Tiger Tiger Tiger.(sic)"

Produced by the Yash Raj banner and directed by Kabir Khan, ETT was in news also for its pairing as it was the first film that Salman and Katrina signed post their break up in 2010.

Expectations were also high from the film as three of Salman’s previous films-‘Dabangg’, ‘Ready’ and Bodyguard’, were declared blockbusters.
Taran Adarsh tweeted, “#EkThaTiger is @BeingSalmanKhan `s 4th century [100 cr], the other three being #Dabangg [147 cr], #Ready [122 cr] and #Bodyguard [148 cr].(sic)”

Incidentally, ETT is Yash Raj’s first film to get into the 100 crore club, Adarsh added. And now, trade pundits and hoping that ETT breaks the record of ’3 Idiots’ which had grossed more than 200 crores at the Box Office.

Salman, who has been having Eid releases for the past few years, had ensured that ETT gets released on Eid this year. While the collections continue to increase every day, one thing is for sure, that Salman has cemented his place in the industry and can easily be called the undisputed king of Bollywood.

Ek Tha Tiger smashes Agneepath collection at Box Office

Hrithik Roshan's Agneepath, which was released on Republic day, January 26, 2012, has shattered several previous records and has become the highest grosser movie of the year. Now, Salman Khan's latest film Ek Tha Tiger, which has already beaten its first day collection, has smashed its first weekend collection in just four days. With one day left to complete its first weekend, it has already set a new bench mark.

Agneepath had collected Rs 23 crore nett at the domestic Box Office on the first day. Ek Tha Tiger, which got a mind-blowing response, has broken this record with its collection crossing Rs 32.92 crore on the opening day. But like Agneepath, Salman-Katrina starrer too witnessed a big downfall in its business on the following days.

The collections of Ek Tha Tiger fell down by more than 50% on Thursday with its two day collection reaching Rs 14.5 crore. Its business continued to fall on Friday too. It added Rs 12.90 crores to its three day total Rs 60.35 crores nett. Trade experts expected it to beat the weekend collection of Agneepath in just three days, but it could not.

Ek Tha Tiger had an average response in morning and matinee shows on Saturday. But the movie witnessed a big jump in its business in the afternoon and evening shows. The movie has collected nearly Rs 16.75 crores at the Box Office taking its four day collection to Rs 77.10 crore nett.

However, Agneepath had collected Rs 67.5 crores nett at the Indian Box Office in the four day extended weekend. Ek Tha Tiger has crossed this mark on Saturday. It is expected to do better collection on Sunday. If it does, the movie would cross Rs 100 crore mark in the five-day extended first weekend.

Ek Tha Tiger Review – Eid feasting for Salman fans!

Thanks to the super hype and hullabaloo surrounding Ek Tha Tiger, I along with few of my friends went to watch the Salman-Katrina starrer film, produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Kabir Khan. ETT is also Salman's first film with Yash Raj Films. Music is by Sohail Sen and has a guest composition by Sajid-Wajid.

There is no doubt that Sallu makes a 'cool' entry. All 'bhais' will definitely love the way Salman Khan enters (kicking a person's face and cigarettes flying). First part is slow but definitely you will enjoy Katrina Kaif and Salman's humorous jokes. But before you say 'whow,' wait just for a while!

The second half seemed boring, and I bet you will start yawning if you are not watching it on the big screen! There is no logic; I mean though I agree that love can happen anytime and anywhere, but here it all happens too fast - falling in love, accepting and running away. I can't imagine as to how a dedicated agent can take out bulk money, run away from place to place...silly!

There is more of illogical stuff out there....Stopping the train by hanging overcoat to the antenna of train (I don't know what you call that) and the shirt doesn't catch fire; jumping from one building to another, bus-car....whatever comes on the way.

Honestly, I saw more of running and jumping in the movie which reminded me of Sanjay Leela Bhansali as he makes all his heroines run so much (excluding jumps).

As for Katrina, her expressions were rather dull, though I must admit that she has improved a lot. Needless to say, the hottie has done the 'action' and dance' bit very well. It's a pleasure to see the chemistry between Salman and Katrina. They look awesome together.

Music is good, though not very impressive.

Ek Tha Tiger's only 'saving grace' is TIGER - Salman Khan! Sallu's innocent face, style and stunts is what that has taken the film so far!

I would give two and half stars for this. One and a half for Salman, half star each for Katrina Kaif and music.

Who will like ETT:
1) Only 'Die-hard' Salman Khan fans will like this.
2) Action lovers.

Movie of Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger crosses 100 crore mark at Box Office in 5 days

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer latest Hindi movie Ek Tha Tiger, which released on August 15, has done superb collections at the Indian Box Office. The movie has broken the first weekend collection of Sallu's previous film Bodyguard, which had grossed Rs 85.50 crore in five day extended first weekend. It has set new bench mark by crossing Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic collection centres in its opening weekend.

Ek Tha Tiger opened to an earth-shattering response at the Box Office. The Kabir Khan directed flick registered 100% occupancy at both single screens and multiplexes across the country and raked in Rs 32.92 crore on its opening day. With this, it shattered the first day collection record of Hrithik Roshan starrer Agneepath, which had grossed Rs 23 crores nett.

But the business of Ek Tha Tiger dipped more than 50% on Thursday and it further went down on Friday. The movie witnessed a big jump in its collection on Saturday and Sunday. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted yesterday, "#EkThaTiger *India* Sunday trends: Better than Saturday. Another BIG jump expected today."

Ek Tha Tiger has scored Rs 77.10 crores nett at the Indian collection centres in four days. Its breakup is Rs 32.92 cr on Wed, Rs 14.5 cr on Thur, Rs 12.90 cr on Fri and Rs 16.75 cr on Sat. As per the trade experts' calculations, the film would add Rs 23 crores nett on Sunday to make it Rs 100 crore in its first weekend at the Box Office.

However, Ek Tha Tiger has become all time highest grosser movie in the first weekend. Salmania is the main reason for its huge response. The makers of the film had massive promotion for it. Salman and Katrina's superb performance, real storyline, amazing music and camera work are its major attractions. In addition, the movie received positive reviews from film critics and viewers.

Ek Tha Tiger breaks first weekend record

Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger is making fresh records with each passing day. Now the film which has garnered about Rs. 59 crore at the box office in 3 days holds the highest ever first weekend collections record in Indian history.

"Ek Tha Tiger made an approx 11.75 Crores on it’s 1st Friday at the box office. After opening a humongous 32.92 Crores and grossing 14.55 Crores on it's 2nd day, Ek Tha Tiger looks pretty steady with  59.22 Crores in it’s pocket," reports Koimoi.com.

The movie might have seen a steady fall in its last two days but one can surely account that to working days not being huge grossing days. However, Ek Tha Tiger has created a new record at the Indian Box Office. In its 1st weekend (i.e. 1st 3 days run) it has grossed about 59 crores which is the highest ever in Indian history. Post Monday, when the fasting season of Ramadan gets over, there is no saying what collections will the movie make," adds the website.

2nd day collections
"After shattering every record possible to shreds Ek Tha Tiger moved to its 2nd day. As per early estimates the movie would have made 16 crores on it’s Day 2 at the Indian Box Office. Ek Tha Tiger had grossed a humongous 32.92 crores on its Day 1 and its total box office collections till date stands at 48.92 crores," reported Koimoi.com.

"The fall was quite expected as Thursday was a working day and not a holiday unlike Wednesday. However, the movie is expected to hit the chords again this weekend. There is no doubt that Ek Tha Tiger will prove to be an all time blockbuster at the box office if it sustains its momentum even for a weekend," added the website.

1st day fever
"#EkThaTiger biz on Wed is humungous, historic. But wait for Eid celebrations. It will create History *again*. Picture abhi baaki hain!" Taran Adarsh wrote.

"The 1st day box office collections of Ek Tha Tiger can be simply termed in one word as 'spectacular'. Something like this has never before happened in Bollywood. The movie made an approx. 30 crores (as per early estimates) on it's Day 1 at the Indian box office. Ek Tha Tiger did not just do good in a few circuits as there is really no circuit where the movie didn't break apart a set record," reports Koimoi.com.

"Ek Tha Tiger has smashed the opening day collections of Hrithik Roshan's Agneepath which had amassed a mammoth 23 crores. The movie also broke the much hyped Shahrukh Khan's Ra.One opening day record of 25 crores. Salman is out to break all the box office records ever set in India," adds the website

CRITICS' TAKE

Salman Khan’s ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ roars; Box Office collection estimated around Rs 35 cr

Mumbai: Salman Khan’s most awaited film ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ might have received mixed response from critics, but the Kabir Khan film has kept the Box Office ringing since its release.

Produced by Yash Raj Films, ETT has been shot at expensive locales spread across 5 countries. The Rs 75 crore budget film has reportedly made a business of Rs 32 crore on the first day itself!

Popular trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to write, “#EkThaTiger Wed biz still being compiled. Yashraj still getting data. So one can only estimate. Anywhere between 32 to 35 cr nett. Ab bolo!(sic), and added, “To state that #EkThaTiger has created History would be wrong. Wed figures are BEYOND HISTORIC(sic).”

The film has received unprecedented response in just a day’s time. Wonder what the weekend will unfold!

By Zeenews Bureau

Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger gets massive opening at Chennai Box Office

Chennai: Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger has got an earth-shattering opening in Chennai. The movie, which is released in 45 screens in Tamil Nadu, ran to packed houses in and around the city.

Traders say that as there were no big Tamil releases, Ek Tha Tiger was grandly welcomed by Tamil audience. It is noted that very rarely a Hindi movie gets such an opening in the state, as the Bollywood movies are still not so popular in Tamil Nadu.

While Ek Tha Tiger did an amazing business in and around Chennai, the other regions got decent response, say traders. The Salman Khan starrer movie is distributed by Sathyam Cinema and it is released in 20 screens in Chennai alone. In the recent times, Shahrukh Khan's Ra.One and Akshay Kumar's Rowdy Rathore, the Hindi version of Siruthai, did notable business at the Chennai Box Office.


Watch the movie review of EK THA TIGER

The theatres across the country screening Ek Tha Tiger were overflowing with movie buffs within and outside in the morning shows. In many places, the theatre owners had to call the police to control the mob. Trade analysts have already predicted that Ek Tha Tiger would collect Rs 27 to 30 crores nett on the first day.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Ek Tha Tiger is an out-and-out action entertainer. It is directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Yash Raj Films. Sathyam Cinemas is distributing the movie in Tamil Nadu.

‘Ek Tha Tiger’ Review: Kabir Khan fails to impress; film thoroughly disappointing

What would you expect when Salman Khan, Kabir Khan and Yash Raj Films team up- a super masala entertainer, right?

‘Ek Tha Tiger’ looked very promising prior to its release and the film does entertain you to an extent but also compels you to wonder if you truly want to ridicule your intelligence.

After ‘Wanted’, ‘Dabangg’ and ‘Bodyguard’, ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ - yet another Eid release of Salman Khan - might just make it to the Rs100 crore club, courtesy his incredible fan following and an intriguing first half. But the film sadly falls in the same trap like other Salman films which lack content.

Salman Khan plays Tiger, a code name given to him by Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) of India. But the role of an intelligence officer has been manipulated to the core to befit a masala entertainer!

After a successful mission in Iraq, Tiger is now entrusted with the task of collecting external intelligence by spying on a Trinity College Professor, who has apparently been approached by the ISI for sharing missile technology secrets.

Tiger flies down to Dublin, the Irish capital, to follow the Professor. And that is where he ends up meeting his ladylove (Zoya) Katrina Kaif, the professor’s residence caretaker. Tiger introduces himself as Manish Chandra, a writer, and seeks her help in getting an appointment with the professor.

Zoya extends all possible help to a shelter-less Manish and befriends him. And that is when seeds of romance are sowed!

Though Tiger knows that he is on a mission and he dare not fall in love, he loses his heart to Zoya, who could act as a catalyst in providing information about the professor. Tiger is constantly reminded of his duties by Gopi (Ranvir Shorey), his colleague, not to lose his heart while on a mission but he does approve of Tiger’s choice of a Bhabhi for him!

Zoya, who also happens to be a dance instructor, invites Tiger for a show and here is where you would find a twist in the tale!

After an incredible ‘Kabul Express’ and somewhat gritty `New York`, a masala entertainer like ETT wasn’t expected from director Kabir Khan. Yash Raj Films has certainly spent a whopping amount on the exotic locations that are a treat to watch but haven’t helped the film gain a cult status.

However, the film does have superbly directed action sequences, foot-tapping songs by Sohail Sen and Sajid-Wajid, and a tinge of Salman Khan`s special comedy that does make you cheer.

And mostly importantly, though Salman and Katrina deny being in a relationship in real life, their chemistry onscreen looks every bit convincing. And the duo is an absolute delight to the eyes!

But over all, the film does disappoint you for it fails to deliver what it promised.

If you are a Salman Khan fan, you would love it for sure and the movie might rake-in the moolah because of the superstar! It will certainly entertain you if you leave your brains outside the theatre!



By Zeenews (Gayatri Sankar)

Movie Review: Ek THA TIGER

 Cast: Salman Khan as Tiger, Katrina Kaif as Zoya, Ranvir Shorey as Gopi, Girish Karnad as Shenoy


Director: Kabir Khan

Producer: Aditya Chopra

Music Director: Sohail Sen , Sajid Ali , Wajid Ali

Lyricst: Neelesh Misra

 
"Maine jo ek baar committment kar di, toh main apni bhi nahi sunta"- believe in the tiger's words, he has fulfilled his committment. Salman Khan does it once again with the year's most-awaited movie Ek Tha Tiger, that has released today. Directed by Kabir Khan, Ek Tha Tiger, that features Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, is an action, spy thriller, with a dose of romance too. The film has been making headlines ever since it was conceptualised. And if the promos of the movie is any indication, Ek Tha Tiger has all the ingredients to make it to the top five movies of the year.

What is the story all about?

Ek Tha Tiger is a romantic thriller that revolves around the story of a Trinity College scientist, suspected of selling missile technology secrets to Pakistan. The Indian government sends a secret agent, codenamed Tiger (Salman Khan) to find out about the professor's activities. Tiger gradually falls in love with the professor's caretaker Zoya (Katrina Kaif), who is studying at a fictional dance academy. The film engages you strongly with several twists and turns. What happens next? Will Tiger gain victory in his mission or will love take an upper hand? Katrina conceals her real identity behind her barbie doll face. What's that? Will that endanger Tiger's mission?

Verdict on performances:

Termed as the mass entertainer, Salman Khan needs no verdict on his acting skills. What makes us love him in the movie is his rugged Tiger-like attitude, that suits him the best. Salman gets into the skin of his raw, rugged, edgy character and makes you admire over his marvellous performance.

When Kabir Khan claimed that everyone will get to see Katrina Kaif's acting potential in the film, it wasn't just a mere statement. He meant it and Kats did it. For all those who believe, Katrina is nothing, but, just a pretty face, Ek Tha Tiger is the answer for them. Katrina Kaif, not only looks super stunning in the movie, but, the girl proves that she's no less in acting as well. The girl definitely gets a thumbs up for her improvised hindi diction and good performance in Ek Tha Tiger.

Ek Tha Tiger, high on action:

The film starts with some heavy dose of action and introduces you with the Tiger Khan. Salman's entry in the film is sure to give you goosebumps. Khan's kingly and smashing entry is just wow and makes you say, "The real tiger is back with a bang." The action sequences in Ek Tha Tiger looks real yet, retains the element of larger-than-life heroism. Katrina Kaif is a surprise here. She is much more than just a barbie doll. Katrina lives up to Salman's Tiger image, with some good action, which is generally not expected from a sweet, petite girl.

Positives: The second half is gripping. Ek Tha Tiger will rock because of two strong points- good story and Salman's action packed performance, which is completely different from his other movies. On the other hand, despite the alleged break up, Salman and Katrina haven't lost an iota of the chemistry, that makes them Bollywood's ultimate power couple, which they have proved in Ek Tha Tiger. The comfort zone that the couple have shared in the second half of the movie, makes their romance look genuine and real. Ek Tha Tiger gives us the larger than life picture, with some beautiful and exotic scenaries.

Negatives: Katrina Kaif could have worked more on her facial expressions. The first half lacks passion and romance. In fact, at times, romance looks very dull and lacklustre between Salman and Katrina. The film leaves a big question that how can the Indian Government leave Tiger (Salman), a RAW agent so easily? What's more illogical is that how can such a tough RAW agent fall for a girl so easily, especially when he is on a mission?

Verdict: Ek tha Tiger gets a thumbs up. Ek Tha Tiger leaves a strong message on this Independence day. The film conveys that love goes beyond border. No matter if it's India or Pakistan, love and friendship always an upper hand.

BOX OFFICE: Salman Khan’s ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ Breaks All Opening Records

MUMBAI: Today morning India saw the magic of a ‘movie-star’. They queued up for ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ tickets even before the sun rose, while 80% of tickets were already sold out when the advance booking opened.

‘Ek Tha Tiger’ registers 100% opening in almost all centers.

Maddening crowds conquered cinemas for the ‘First Day, First Show’ of the movie, which features their ‘icon’ – Salman Khan. This is not the story of just a city, or a single-screen cinema, but almost entire country experienced this ‘mind-numbing’ phenomena.

‘Ek Tha Tiger’ has opened to full-houses, registering 100% opening in Gujarat, Punjab, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Bihar regions. All opening shows in Mumbai too saw 100% occupancy.

It’s too early to put a figure to the collections so far by ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, but going by the 100% opening at not just few cities, but almost entire country, it would not be early to say that Salman Khan’s ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ has taken the biggest opening ever, surpassing by far all the previous opening records.

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