Salman Khan's 'Tiger 3': Box Office Expectations and Potential Records to Break

Salman Khan's highly anticipated film, 'Tiger 3', has encountered a shaky performance at the box office, raising questions about its potential to break major records amidst the looming release of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal'. Despite a promising start, the film saw a significant dip in collections post the World Cup finale, indicating a struggle to regain momentum. In its initial eight days, 'Tiger 3' raked in 230.75 crore, securing the third spot among Spy Universe films' seven-day totals, trailing behind 'Pathaan' and 'War'. With approximately ten days remaining before 'Animal' hits the screens in December, the film faces a crucial window to bolster its box office figures, particularly after a lackluster post-World Cup phase. The pressure mounts as 'Tiger 3' approaches its final days with only one weekend left and no notable holidays to leverage for enhanced collections. However, surpassing the colossal 640 crore benchmark set by 'Jawan' appears daunting for the film, burdened by its recent underperformance. Despite the uphill battle, the film holds onto hope, eyeing several records for potential breakthroughs: 1. **Biggest Spy Universe Film:** At its current 230 crore mark, 'Tiger 3' strives to challenge 'Pathaan's 543.22 crore as the ultimate Spy Universe blockbuster. However, achieving this seems improbable at present. 2. **Biggest Tiger Franchise Film:** While racing towards the 250 crore milestone, 'Tiger 3' eyes 'Tiger Zinda Hai's 339.16 crore to become the most successful film in the franchise. This remains a plausible feat. 3. **Salman Khan's Career-High Grosser:** Surpassing the 340 crore mark will position 'Tiger 3' as Salman Khan's highest-grossing film, currently held by 'Tiger Zinda Hai'. 4. **Joining the 1000 Crore Worldwide Club:** Despite standing at 397 crore worldwide, the prospect of joining the elite 1000 crore club seems unlikely for 'Tiger 3' at present. 5. **500 Crore Grosser in 2023:** In a year that has witnessed three films crossing the 500 crore mark, 'Tiger 3' aims to become the fourth. However, the statistical probability doesn't shine brightly. Directed by Maneesh Sharma, 'Tiger 3' has amassed 376 crore globally and 230.75 crore domestically in its initial eight-day run, facing an uphill battle in its quest for box office supremacy amidst tough competition and waning momentum.