Director: Kabir Khan
Production: Yash Raj Films
Genre: Action, Romance, Espionage
Cast:
- Salman Khan as Tiger (RAW Agent)
- Katrina Kaif as Zoya (ISI Agent)
- Girish Karnad as RAW Chief
- Ranvir Shorey as Gopi
Box Office: ₹320 crore (Blockbuster)
Awards: Nominated for Filmfare Best Action
Plot Summary
Tiger, India’s top RAW agent, is sent to Dublin to spy on a scientist suspected of sharing missile tech with Pakistan. There, he falls in love with Zoya, who hides her identity as an ISI agent. Their love forces them to choose between duty and heart, leading to a high-stakes escape across global locations.
Key Highlights
✔ Action Sequences:
- Istanbul bike chase
- Cuba rooftop fights
- Climactic desert showdown
✔ Music:
- Composed by Sohail Sen & Sajid-Wajid
- Hit songs: “Mashallah”, “Banjaara”, “Laapata”
✔ Locations:
Shot across Dublin, Istanbul, Havana, and Delhi.
Behind the Scenes
- Salman’s Stunts: Performed most action scenes himself.
- Katrina’s Role: First time as a spy; trained in combat.
- Sequel Setup: Led to Tiger Zinda Hai (2017).
Why It Worked?
- Chemistry: Salman-Katrina’s sizzling pairing.
- Globe-Trotting Spy Thriller: Rare for Bollywood at the time.
- Salman’s Mass Appeal: “Tiger” became his iconic role.
Trivia: The Dublin bike chase cost ₹5 crore to film!
Legacy
- Launched the “Tiger Spy Universe” (later War, Pathaan).
- One of 2012’s highest-grossing Indian films.