'Tiger 3' advance bookings: Salman Khan's film sells 1.42 lakh tickets, earns Rs 4.2 crore
Salman Khan's upcoming blockbuster, "Tiger 3," has made a roaring start with its advance bookings, breaking records in the process. The film has achieved an impressive milestone by selling over 1.42 lakh tickets across 7,392 shows on its first day of advance booking, accumulating a remarkable Rs 4.2 crore in revenue.
Salman Khan Tiger 3 Advance Booking Sales Breakdown
Hindi 2D Shows: The film's Hindi 2D shows were particularly popular, with 1,38,804 tickets sold across 7,231 shows.
Hindi IMAX 2D Shows: The IMAX 2D shows contributed significantly to the advance booking success, with a total of 2,713 tickets sold across 109 shows.
Hindi 4DX Shows: The 4DX shows also played their part, selling 513 tickets across 52 shows.
Regional Contribution to Advance Booking
The film's advance booking success was not limited to one region. Notable contributions came from various parts of India, including Maharashtra (1.47 crore), Delhi (1.16 crore), Telangana (74.32 lakh), West Bengal (70.90 lakh), Gujarat (63.68 lakh), Kerala (54.67 lakh), and Uttar Pradesh (51.35 lakh).
Multiplex Chain Achievements
In major multiplex chains, "Tiger 3" shone by selling a total of 56,100 tickets. This includes 47,000 tickets sold across PVR Inox outlets and an additional 9,100 tickets at Cinepolis, underlining the film's widespread appeal.
Box Office Projections for Day 1
The exceptional advance booking figures point to a highly promising box office performance for "Tiger 3." According to the predictions of film critic and trade analyst Sumit Kadel, the film is likely to open with net box office earnings of around Rs 40 crore. He also anticipates a surge in demand at ticket counters, prompting the addition of midnight shows to cater to the enthusiastic audience.
BookMyShow Interest
On the leading ticketing platform BookMyShow, "Tiger 3" has garnered approximately 407.8k likes, a remarkable feat six days prior to its theatrical release. While this demonstrates considerable interest, it is worth noting that the film is trailing behind Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan" and "Pathaan," which amassed around 730k and 722k likes on their respective release dates.
"Tiger 3": Plot and Cast
Directed by Maneesh Sharma, "Tiger 3" is the latest installment in the Yash Raj Films' (YRF) Tiger franchise, following the successful "Ek Tha Tiger" and "Tiger Zinda Hai." The film is also part of the YRF Spy Universe, which includes hits like "War" and "Pathaan." The star-studded cast includes Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif reprising their iconic roles as Tiger and Zoya, along with Emraan Hashmi, Ranvir Shorey, Vishal Jethwa, Riddhi Dogra, and Gavie Chahal in pivotal roles.
Release Date and Competitive Landscape
“Tiger 3” is scheduled to release globally on November 11 and across India on November 12, with standard and IMAX formats available in Hindi, Tamil Telugu, and Telugu. It will face competition from Brie Larson's "The Marvels," which premieres worldwide on November 10. Additionally, in the southern market, "Tiger 3" will go head-to-head with Karthi's "Japan" and Karthik Subbaraj's "Jigarthanda DoubleX," promising an exciting period for cinema enthusiasts.
