Director: Maneesh Sharma

Solid: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, Kumud Mishra, Gavie Chahal, Danish Bhat, Revathi, Simran, Vishal Jethwa, Riddhi Dogra

The place to look at: Theatres

Score: 3.5 stars

The YRF Spy Universe started with Ek Tha Tiger however solely retroactively. It actually solely got here along with Pathaan, the movie that introduced the studio’s three greatest motion movies in a single coherent cinematic universe. Pathaan’s success meant that the universe turned enormous. And therein lay Tiger 3’s problem. How does one go greater than that? How does one prime a 1000-crore movie that broke data and set new benchmarks in motion set items? Surprisingly, Tiger 3 does come shut. It doesn’t surpass Pathaan however does a superb job in being a worthy sucesssor. It’s a good standalone motion journey whereas sowing the seeds for future instalments of the franchise. And all of it rests on the ready shoulders of Salman Khan. The celebrity defies his age to present followers yet one more trademark seetimaar entertainer.

Tiger 3 sees RAW agent Avinash Singh Rathore (Salman) hunt a double agent contained in the Indian intelligence equipment. He has suspicions that his spouse and former ISI agent Zoya (Katrina Kaif) might be that mole. The investigations lead him to her former mentor and exiled spy Aatish Rehman (Emraan Hashmi), who has some sinister plans for each India and Pakistan. Now, Tiger should get the band again collectively and save the day in his model: weapons blazing and bullets raining.

Tiger 3 is the standard masala motion movie that Bollywood has perfected over a long time. Lately, courtesy a brand new wave of filmmakers and a few Hollywood affect, these movies have additionally turn into slicker than earlier than. In that manufacturing design and slickness, Tiger 3 scores full marks. The motion set items are spetacular, the motion properly choreographed, and the stunts are generally jaw-dropping. It makes some entertaining viewing. However the story is one other matter.

Tiger 3 suffers from the perennial downside that Bollywood motion movies have had – a weak plot that’s predictable. Not one of the twists and turns shock you. You may see each ‘shock’ cameo, each ‘stunning’ reveal from a mile away. However then, Tiger 3 doesn’t fake to be a thriller. It’s out to wow you with its scale and ferocity, not its cleverness. In that regard, it’s extra Pathaan than Vikram. The plot is coherent however comprises extra plot holes than one would love. There’s copious use of plot armour for our heroes, placing logic apart on many moments. The requirement of suspension of disbelief is extraordinarily excessive right here, regardless of a considerably real looking setting.

The movie is propped up by Salman Khan as was the expectation. The ageing star manages to show again the clock within the motion sequences. However he actually shines within the extra emotional scenes. The movie has just a few moments the place Tiger’s inside turmoil involves the fore because the actor has lastly determined to emote on display screen (after ages it appears). I simply want there have been extra of these scenes than motion set items the place we will clearly see the usage of stunt doubles. Emraan Hashmi is the opposite star of the present, bringing to the YRF Spy Universe one other memorable villain after John Abraham’s Jim. His Aatish Rehman is menacing and likable on the identical time, flirting with the road dividing villain and ant-hero fairly sexily. In a job that didn’t require a lot performance-wise, Emraan nonetheless manages to deliver to the display screen some much-needed depth along with his eyes and measured supply.

The background rating is an enormous plus as is the cinematography. Like Pathaan and Warfare, the distinctive BGM used for the hero and villain units the temper fairly properly, usually elevating unusual scenes to applause-worthy, whisle-worthy moments. And there are fairly just a few of them. After which there may be that cameo – sure, the opposite Khan. The 6-minute sequence has me satisfied that Salman’s greatest on-screen chemistry is with him and never any of his heroines. The spark they’ve is kind of one thing else.

In all, Tiger 3 is an entertainer of one of the best variety. The one that can make you whistle, cheer, and clap, but in addition generally query the absurdity of the plot. However then, this movie is delivering what it promised – a relentless entertainer within the garb of a patriotic thriller. Nothing extra, nothing much less!