YRF’s Spy Universe Collides in “Tiger 3” with Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan Joining Forces
The exciting world of producer Aditya Chopra’s spy universe is about to see a spectacular fusion in Yash Raj Films’ upcoming blockbuster, “Tiger 3.” Notably, Hrithik Roshan, playing Kabir from “War,” and Shah Rukh Khan, embodying Pathaan from the eponymous film, are set to unite with Salman Khan’s Avinash Singh Rathore and Katrina Kaif’s Zoya Humaini Rathore in what is shaping up to be a thrilling espionage adventure, according to information obtained by Variety.
The journey through this captivating spy universe commenced with the Tiger franchise, featuring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, which started with “Ek Tha Tiger” in 2012, followed by “Tiger Zinda Hai” in 2017. The momentum continued with “War” in 2019, starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, and the recent release of “Pathaan” in 2023, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.
In the Tiger franchise, Salman Khan takes on the role of Avinash Singh Rathore, alias Tiger, an operative of the Indian intelligence agency RAW, while Katrina Kaif portrays Zoya Humaini Rathore, a former agent of Pakistan’s ISI. “War” introduces Roshan as the rogue RAW agent Kabir Dhaliwal, with Shroff playing his protege, Khalid Rahmani. “Pathaan” sees Shah Rukh Khan in the role of the exiled RAW agent Pathaan, alongside Deepika Padukone as ISI agent Rubina Mohsin.
In “Tiger 3,” helmed by director Maneesh Sharma of “Band Baaja Baaraat” fame, Tiger finds himself in grave danger as he’s wrongfully implicated as the top enemy and embarks on a life-threatening mission to track down his adversaries. Determined to clear his name for the sake of his country and family, he’s willing to go to any lengths to achieve his goal. The role of the antagonist, Aatish Rehman, is portrayed by Emraan Hashmi.
An industry insider revealed, “Aditya Chopra has set the wheels in motion for a full convergence of super spies within the YRF spy universe. No one knows this, but along with Pathaan, Kabir too will make his appearance in ‘Tiger 3.’ A handful of people know how Adi is visualizing Kabir in ‘Tiger 3,’ and this information is being kept under wraps, to be revealed only when it releases in theaters on November 12.”
Collectively, the four spy universe films have amassed an impressive $300 million at the box office.
Additionally, the Tiger character had an extended cameo in “Pathaan,” and Colonel Sunil Luthra (Ashutosh Rana), who made his first appearance in “War,” is expected to make a return in “Tiger 3.” Fans can also look forward to “Tiger vs Pathaan,” featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, which is scheduled to begin principal photography in January 2024. Furthermore, NTR Jr., the star of the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning “RRR,” will team up with Hrithik Roshan in “War 2,” one of the upcoming installments in the spy universe.
Mark your calendars for the release of “Tiger 3” on November 12 in India, coinciding with the grand Diwali festival, with versions available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. North American audiences will have the opportunity to experience the film one day earlier on November 11.