Preview: Salman Khan's spy thriller 'Ek Tha Tiger'

New Delhi: Wait is over for all Salman Khan fans as the star is coming to cinema halls on Wednesday with 'Ek Tha Tiger' to celebrate Independence Day followed by Eid. High on action, the spy thriller has an interesting dose of romance too.

The 2009 release 'Wanted' was a turning point in Salman's career. Ever since his success rate has been rising with hit after hit - 'Dabangg', 'Ready' and 'Bodyguard'.

Not only these entered the Rs 100 crore club, they were all high on action and 'Ek Tha Tiger' too belongs to the same genre. Another high point of the film is that Salman will be seen with his ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif after four years. Their last film together was 'Yuvvraaj'.

Salman Khan plays a RAW agent in his next film 'Ek Tha Tiger' which will hit the screens on August 15, 2012.
After giving hits like 'Wanted', 'Dabangg', 'Ready' and 'Bodygurad', Bollywood actor Salman Khan is all set to take you by storm again with 'Ek Tha Tiger'.
He will be seen romancing his former lady love Katrina Kaif in the movie. (All the stills have been taken from the official promos of the film.)
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Ek Tha Tiger' has been making headlines from long. From its music to action sequences, everything is grabbing eyeballs.
Salman Khan had four back-to-back blockbusters and expectations from his next release 'Ek Tha Tiger' are enormous.
Salman Khan appears quite oblivious to the pressure and says almost philosophically that whatever a film's fate, the audience is always right and must be entertained.
In his over two decade career, Salman has dabbled in all genres - romance, action and comedy. But right now, the 46-year-old admits he doesn't know what will click with the audience.
Salman Khan believes in following his heart and, more importantly, his passion for acting.
The much awaited Yash Raj Films' romantic action thriller 'Ek Tha Tiger' sees Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif coming together after four years.
Being released on Independence Day, 'Ek Tha Tiger' is Salman-Katrina's first release after they parted ways. Their last film together was 2008 release 'Yuvvraaj'.
'Ek Tha Tiger' is a complete package and it has many USPs, says its director Kabir Khan.
Salman appreciates Katrina's performance in the film and says she is very good in the film.
"Sonia in 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya' was okay, Anushka in 'Yuvvraaj' was good but Zoya in 'Ek Tha Tiger' is too good," says Salman Khan.
Salman Khan is unhappy that his fans will have to shell out more to watch his forthcoming film 'Ek Tha Tiger' in a multiplex, but the actor says the ticket price will come down eventually a few days post the film's release Aug 15.
Multiplex chains have reportedly decided to cash in on the buzz around the Salman-Katrina Kaif starrer by levying a 12 to 16 per cent hike in their ticket prices.
Salman Khan has a huge fan following and his fans will not mind spending extra money for his much awaited film.
The film is coming out on Independence Day and then Monday is Eid. Double benefit for the film.
So do you think Zoya and Tiger are all set to break all the box office records?

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Ek Tha Tiger

Many feel that the 'jodi' will attract more and more footfalls to theatres and critically acclaimed director Kabir Khan claims Katrina will show her acting potential in the movie.

The story is by Aditya Chopra and the film's screenplay has been co-written by Kabir Khan and well-known journalist-turned-lyricist-writer Neelesh Misra.

Before turning to feature film, Kabir Khan was known as a fearless documentary filmmaker and, Misra too proved his writing skills by penning book like '173 Hours in Captivity: The Hijacking of IC-814'.

When two such great minds get together, expectations are bound to be high from the film that revolves around Tiger, a rugged, handsome and mysterious bachelor, played by Salman, who is a Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer.

He is sent on a safe mission to Dublin, Ireland, to observe an Indian origin scientist who is suspected of sharing his research findings with the Pakistan defence establishment.

He attempts to meet the scientist but is not successful. He then tries to befriend the scientist's part-time home caretaker, Zoya (Katrina). As Tiger begins to get closer to Zoya, he discovers his human side and for the first time in his life he falls in love.

What follows is a tumultuous journey that Tiger and Zoya embark upon, battling the dark world of intelligence that forbids its soldiers from falling in love.

Another good actor, Ranvir Shorey will be seen as Gopi, a RAW officer and Tiger's close friend.

The film's cost is said to be above Rs 50 crore and 'Ek Tha Tiger' marks Kabir Khan's third collaboration with Yash Raj Films after 'Kabul Express' in 2006 and 'New York' in 2009.

Kabir Khan describes the movie as complete package and adds: "There is not one USP of the film and I think that is the reason why people are liking the promo too. 'Ek Tha Tiger' is a complete package film. It has the whole package of Salman-Katrina, action and Yash Raj productions."

The film has been exclusively shot at five foreign locales like Dublin, Cuba and Istanbul. The film is coming out on Independence Day and then Monday is Eid. Multiplex chains have decided to cash in on the festive atmosphere by hiking ticket price by 12 to 16 percent.

After all the buzz and hype around the movie, it would be interesting to see how audiences and critics receive the film and if it would also enter the Rs 100 crore club.