Ek Tha Tiger expected to earn record-breaking Rs 200 crores

Seems like Bollywood superstar Salman Khan does it again! After giving back-to-back super hits Wanted, Dabangg, Ready andBodyguard, he has hit the bull’s eye once again with Ek Tha Tiger which has broken records of opening day collection by earning Rs.33 crores.

The romantic thriller released on Independence Day and trade pundits are expecting the collections to increase during the long weekend, thanks to Eid, which is Monday, and make more new records.

The Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif starrer film’s cost is said to be above Rs.50 crores and Ek Tha Tiger marks director Kabir Khan’s third collaboration with Yash Raj Films after Kabul Express in 2006 and New York in 2009. Rajesh Thadani, Multimedia Combines, Mumbai, says the film has received the highest opening ever.

“Salman‘s movie Ek Tha Tiger is doing very well all over. It has been the highest opening ever. In first two days, the film has collected around Rs.47 crores all over India. On the opening day, the film collected Rs.33 crores. It is the highest collection till date for any Indian film,” Thadani told reporters.

“In Mumbai the film collected close to around Rs.17 crores on opening day. There is possibility that the film will break all records and collect Rs.200 crores,” he added.

Vinay Choksey of VIP Exhibitors, Mumbai, seconds Thadani and said: “The film is expected to maintain the craze and the collections will go up during weekend.” The film that revolves around an Indian secret agent named Tiger collected almost Rs.17 crores on the second day.

Anant Verma, director and business head of DT Cinemas, says “Ek Tha Tiger opened with 98 percent occupancy”. “The movie is doing excellent business. There was a lot of hype about it because of which we have had 45 percent online and advance bookings,” Verma told Reporters.

“From families to couples, college students to working class came to watch the movie and they are liking it. We are waiting for the weekend and expecting increased footfalls,” he added.

Salman, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer, romances Katrina (Zoya), an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent in the film.  “Ek Tha Tiger” shows the tumultuous journey of the dark world of intelligence that forbids its soldiers from falling in love. The story is by Aditya Chopra and the film’s screenplay has been co-written by Kabir Khan and well-known journalist-turned-lyricist-writer Neelesh Misra.

First Look of ‘Kudiye di Kurti’: Salman Khan’s cameo in ‘Ishkq in Paris’

Salman Khan looks debonair in the first look of ‘Kudiye di kurti’, the song he especially shot for Preity Zinta’s debut production ‘Ishkq In Paris’. Salman agreed to make a cameo in Preity’s film without a second thought, and the actress can’t thank him enough.

Salman plays himself in the peppy track and features along with Preity, who plays the lead actress in the movie. Composed by duo Sajid-Wajid, the song is part of a wedding sequence where Salman Khan, the star, is invited for his celebrity presence. ‘Kudiye di kurti’ is an up-tempo song and no one could do it better than Salman Khan. He is a complete rockstar in the number.

“First experiences are always the most memorable and special and he has rocked the movie for me by looking so handsome and super hot,” Preity said of Salman in a statement. A thankful Preity said she loves Salman for being part of her first film as a producer.

Directed by Prem Raj and produced by Preity Zinta, Ishkq in Paris is expected to be released on October 5, 2012.

Anushka or Deepika for Salman???

Salman Khan’s career is at its peak. Leave aside directors and producers, even actresses are desperately wanting to work with him. Salman is in demand. We hear that Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma are in the race to be paired opposite Sallu, in Kick.

Now, when it’s a Salman starrer flick, it definitely has to be in news.

Buzz has it that both, DP and Anushhka are trying their best to to win the role of the female lead in producer-director Sajid Nadiadwala Kick.

Chances are that Anushka may mange to get the role as Deepika is a busy lady these days with too many projects in her kitty.

If Anushka gets the role, she will become one of those few actresses who have worked with all the three Khan’s. This will also shoot up her career graph.

The final decision is still pending. Do stay tuned to our site to know more about ‘Kick’!

Meanwhile you tell us who would look better opposite the Tiger Khan- Deepika or Anushka???