Tiger 3: Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif's spy thriller runtime increased

Tiger 3 poster. Pic/Instagram

Seldom has any film's runtime been extended just a couple of days before its theatrical release. Tiger 3 is an exception. As the countdown for Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi's spy thriller has begun, the makers reportedly added 2.22 minutes to the overall runtime. According to renowned trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the Maneesh Sharma directorial's revised runtime is 2 hours, 36 minutes.

Sharing the development on X, Taran tweeted, "#Xclusiv… ‘TIGER 3' RUN TIME INCREASED - ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE ADDED… #YRF has added extra footage [2.22 minutes] to #Tiger3… The original run time [certified ‘UA' by #CBFC on 27 Oct 2023] was 2 hours, 33 min, 38 sec… The revised run time [certified 6 Nov 2023], after additional footage, is 2 hours, 36 minutes, 00 seconds. First half: 1 hour, 10 minutes, 33 seconds Second half: 1 hour, 25 minutes, 27 seconds."

In a statement, Maneesh revealed Salman's entry scene will be an iconic one and the duration of the same will be 10 minutes. He said, "Salman Khan has given us countless memorable intro sequences, It's one of those iconic moments that Salman fans and Hindi film lovers wait for. And his entry as Tiger in the previous instalments has been mind-blowing! So, it was imperative that we devised something unique, true to Salman Khan's style and yet make it out of this world as an action spectacle for his entry in Tiger 3."

He added, "Bunch of talented and enthusiastic minds - Some of our best action, stunts, grips and effects people came together to craft a 10-minute block that does justice to Tiger's entry. An entry that does Tiger justice. This intro sequence is a highlight of the film and includes an exciting action sequence that reminds Bhai's fans exactly how cool Tiger is."

Owing to the massive demand for Tiger 3, several theatres will be running 24x7. New Delhi and the Middle East will be the first ones to play the movie round the clock.

As per the data on Wednesday, Tiger 3 has sold 1,07,000 tickets only in India. Taran shared the data and wrote, "#Xclusiv… #Tiger3 advance booking status at 'national chains'… Note: [Sunday] Day 1 biz… Update: Wednesday, 1.30 pm. #PVRInox: 89,000 #Cinepolis: 18,000 Total: 1,07,000 tickets sold."

Tiger 3 will release in theatres on Diwali 2023, that is, November 12.