Box Office Verdict: Above Average

Tiger 3, the fifth installment in YRF’s Spy Universe, delivered massive numbers with ₹288.9 crore domestic net collection, ranking #15 in Filmymojo’s all-time box office rankings. Despite mixed reviews, the film leveraged Salman Khan’s star power and the successful spy franchise formula to become one of 2023’s biggest hits.

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Box Office Breakdown

Key Stats

Metric	Value
Total Collection	₹288.9 crore
Rank	#15 (All-Time)
Genre	Action-Spy Thriller
Release Month	November 2023
Director	Maneesh Sharma
Lead Cast	Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi

Genre Comparison

• Average Spy/Action Thriller Collection (2023): ₹195.4 crore
• Tiger 3 vs. Genre Avg: 48% above the genre average
• Top 2023 Action Thrillers:
  1. Jawan (₹644.38 crore)
  2. Pathaan (₹542.2 crore)
  3. Gadar 2 (₹525.56 crore)
  4. Animal (₹553.87 crore)
  5. Tiger 3 (₹288.9 crore)

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Salman Khan’s Box Office Dominance

Tiger 3 continued Salman’s streak of delivering at least one ₹250cr+ grosser every 2-3 years:

Movie	Collection (₹ Cr)	Rank	Year
Sultan	300.5	#14	2016
Tiger Zinda Hai	339.16	#10	2017
Bharat	211.07	#44	2019
Tiger 3	288.9	#15	2023

Key Insight: While not matching Tiger Zinda Hai’s numbers, it outperformed Bharat by 37% and proved Salman’s continued box office pull.

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Spy Universe Rankings

How Tiger 3 compares to other YRF Spy Universe films:

Movie	Collection (₹ Cr)	Rank	Year
War	318.17	#12	2019
Pathaan	542.2	#5	2023
Tiger Zinda Hai	339.16	#10	2017
Tiger 3	288.9	#15	2023
Ek Tha Tiger	198.5	#33	2012

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Audience Reception & Controversies

• IMDb Rating: 5.8/10 (Lowest in the Tiger franchise)
• Word of Mouth: Praised for high-octane action but criticized for weak storyline
• Controversies:
  • Pakistan portrayal drew political backlash
  • Cameo scenes sparked franchise crossover theories
• Unique Factor: First Bollywood film with a major theatrical release on Diwali Sunday

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Why Tiger 3 Worked Despite Flaws?

1. Franchise Power: Built on 11 years of audience loyalty since Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
2. Event Status: Only major Diwali release with 5000+ screens
3. Action Scale: ₹150cr+ budget visible in set pieces like the bike-chase sequence
4. Climax Hook: Post-credit scene teasing War 2 generated social media buzz

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Final Verdict

Tiger 3 proved the enduring strength of Bollywood’s spy genre with ₹288.9 crore despite competition from Animal and *Sam Bahadur**. While not matching Pathaan’s historic numbers, it cemented Salman’s position as Bollywood’s most consistent mass entertainer.

Watch Recommendation: Yes for action fans, but temper expectations for storytelling depth.

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Data Source: Filmymojo Box Office Database