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Why is 'Ek Tha Tiger' a Bollywood box office legend? What records did it break?
Since its release in 2012, the film "Ek Tha Tiger" has quickly become an important milestone in the history of Indian film. The film not only showed strong action scenes and romantic emotions, but also broke multiple box office records and became one of the most popular films in the CCTV theater system. The film's director Kabir Khan and his production team have undoubtedly written a new chapter for Bollywood.
Ek Tha Tiger is not only an action movie, but also a cultural phenomenon.
Movie background
Ek Tha Tiger tells the story of Avinash ‘Tiger’ Singh Rathore, an agent of the Indian Research Service (RAW). During his mission, he not only had to fight against enemy cases, but also unexpectedly fell in love with Zoya Nazar Jung, a Pakistani spy. The storyline spans multiple international cities, from Dublin to Havana, showcasing the intersection of cultures and the tension of espionage.
The film stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. This on-screen couple is famous not only for their star power, but also for the strong chemistry they display in their films, which makes audiences relate to them.
The production and filming process of the film was also full of challenges, including script rewriting and actor changes, but the final product is stunning.
Amazing performance at the box office
Since its release on August 15, 2012, the film's box office revenue has been rising, with the total box office reaching a total of ₹33.439 billion (approximately US$62.58 million), becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of the year. It also broke several important records:
- The box office revenue on the first day in India reached ₹3.35 billion (approximately US$6.27 million), setting a record for the highest opening day box office at the time.
- The film's opening weekend revenue was ₹5.79 billion (approximately US$10.84 million), also setting a new opening weekend box office record.
- In just five days after its release, it exceeded ₹10 billion (approximately US$18.71 million) in global box office, which was an unimaginable achievement for previous movies.
The success of "Ek Tha Tiger" is not just at the box office, it also introduced a more international narrative and visual style in Bollywood movies.
Audience feedback and comments
The audience generally gave this film positive reviews, especially the combination of action scenes and romantic plot in the film, which surprised many people. The review website Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a 75% positive rating. Many critics praised the performances of Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, saying that their interpretation of the characters added emotional depth.
Audiences and critics alike agreed that the film was a "visual and emotional feast."
Cultural influence
"Ek Tha Tiger" was not only a box office success, but also had a profound impact on culture. It raised Bollywood's global profile and inspired subsequent heist and espionage films. Director Kabir Khan's storytelling techniques and exquisite picture design have greatly enhanced the international image of Indian films.
The film also successfully promoted old stories with love as the theme, and successfully interspersed action and emotion, forming a new movie model. The success of this style caused many subsequent films to follow suit, forming a new trend.
Conclusion
To sum up, the birth of "Ek Tha Tiger" is not only the success of a movie, but also the promotion and change of the entire Bollywood market. Its box office performance and cultural impact have triggered countless jungle-like issues. With subsequent sequels "Tiger Zinda Hai" and "Tiger 3" on the way, can the success of this series of movies hint at a brighter future for Bollywood in the global film market?
