Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)

When a group of Indian and Pakistani nurses are held hostage in Iraq by a terrorist organization, a secret agent is drawn out of hiding to rescue them.

Director:

Ali Abbas Zafar

Writers:

Neelesh Misra (story), Ali Abbas Zafar (story)

Stars:

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Paresh Rawal

4 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Salman Khan	...	Tiger / Avinash Singh Rathore
Katrina Kaif	...	Zoya
Paresh Rawal	...	Theuban / Firdaus
Anupriya Goenka	...	Poorna
Kashmira Irani	...	Sana
Nawab Shah	...	Pawan
Angad Bedi	...	Namit
Neha Hinge	...	Nafisa
Kumud Mishra	...	Rakesh
Girish Karnad	...	Shenoy
Vibhoutee Sharma	...	Jiya
Ryan Sturz	...	White Sam
Sajjad Delafrooz	...	Abu Usman
Paresh Pahuja	...	Azaan Akbar
Anant Vidhaat Sharma	...	Karan

Storyline

Inspired by real events, Tiger Zinda Hai is a sequel to the blockbuster Ek Tha Tiger, and an espionage action thriller that follows a daring rescue mission in Iraq. When a group of Indian and Pakistani nurses are held hostage in Iraq by the militant Abu Usman, Indian intelligence (RAW) tracks down the reclusive agent Tiger 8 years after he fled with former Pakistani intelligence (ISI) agent Zoya. Joining forces in the name of humanity, Tiger and Zoya lead a team of RAW and ISI agents to covertly enter the hospital where the nurses are trapped, and get the nurses to safety before an American airstrike blows up the hospital. Tiger Zinda Hai is an all out entertainer with gritty action, music and thrill.

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Plot Keywords:

sequel | second part | three word title | wolf | snow | 

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Taglines:

An Indian agent. A Pakistani spy. Against a common enemy...

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

The antagonist of the movie, militant messiah Abu Usman (Sajjad Delafrooz) speaks in English for half the movie. Hence, the producers released the original version with English dialogues in major Indian cities & International markets but dubbed his voice in Hindi for the rest of India.

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Goofs

When Shenoy receives the call from Tiger (from Greece) it is clearly shown as midnight at New Delhi. The actual time at Greece would be 8:30 PM (The time of sunset). However Tiger is shown to be calling from full daylight.

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Quotes

Tiger: Everyone hunts, but no one hunts better than "Tiger".

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Alternate Versions

In the theatrical version, the dialogues of Abu Usman have been dubbed in Hindi, while in the DVD version, the original English dialogues are retained.

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Connections

Follows Ek Tha Tiger (2012)

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Soundtracks

Zinda Hai
lyrics by Irshad Kamil
music by Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani and Julius Packiam (Tiger's theme)
Performed by Sukhwinder Singh feat. Raftaar

User Reviews

Long Review: Tiger Zinda Hai

Today, one is so much familiar with the type of films that Salman Khan stars in and sometimes produces that there is nothing original anymore. Tiger Zinda Hai is no different as the actor returns to do what he often does in these action-packed potboilers that are popular for a complete lack of logic.

After having fled India with his Pakistani girlfriend in Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Tiger (Khan) now leaves in peace somewhere in Austria. Although he is away from his covert operations and is no more attached to India's Research & Analysis Wing (RAW), he keeps track of his former immediate senior like a freelancer. So, when a hostage situation concerning few Indian nurses arises in Syria, the government tracks down their best man for an operation considered suicide. It is obvious from the title itself that this is going to be a variation of convenient storytelling where everything happens with an advantage to the protagonists. And that's exactly what happens in Ali Abbas Zafar's latest feature, right from the very point Tiger makes his entry. However, considering that that is the default template of the film, there is enough entertainment value for one to consume and rejoice.

The plot tries to educate its audience which is both a good thing and a bad thing. Bad thing because it makes the narrative look amateur, which the film suffers with at the beginning. The action sequences are very good, albeit without logic, as Tiger tries to balance his life and work in a war-torn Syria. There are cheesy dialogs to bring in the fun factor, supported by Paresh Rawal and Kumud Mishra, who both put up a refreshing show. There's definitely style in the film as you watch Tiger riding a horse and doing some other daredevil stuff to fight off the bad guys. Surprisingly, for a Salman Khan film, there are intelligent tidbits that elevate the film's intellectual factor. For instance, a young suicide bomber is shown carving his name incorrectly on a wooden table. It, among other brief sequences, shows what terrorism and war can do to people. Lack of education, reverse development, inhibition, and societal oppression are a few stark themes that the film touches upon, and which makes it a lot different than the prequel. So, it's not just about how Tiger can save his country from embarrassing itself. The connection between India and Pakistan that is not associated with terrorism or political tension is another welcome arc that Tiger Zinda Hai succeeds in portraying.

The biggest problem, however, is the lack of vindictiveness and weight in the antagonist. Played rather brilliantly by Sajjad Delafrooz, this head of a terrorist organization similar to the real ISIL is a meek personality who gives enough leeway to his enemies. You don't expect the head of an unforgiving terror outfit to give people a second chance. But it happens all the time in Tiger Zinda Hai, making the viewing experience a tad uncomfortable for the learned audience. Moreover, I personally was not impressed by the "Indian nurses as hostages" as there cannot be a better portrayal of this plot element than in Mahesh Narayan's incredible Malayalam war film, Tale Off, that released earlier this year.

Khan shines throughout the film, as the score pushes his performance to a level unmatched by any other Bollywood action actor. He graces each sequence with equal panache and delivers a powerful performance as the man who fears nothing. Katrina Kaif is surprisingly not a puppet here and slits few throats as her on-screen husband strategizes the operation. Supporting cast is largely good with decent performances by Angad Bedi and others, but I still had issues with a few actors who were not developed well. The blame is both on Zafar and the writers for not giving enough attention to these characters. The romantic song at the start is the only one that gels well with the film, as others look out of place when there is a war brewing in the world.

Tiger Zinda Hai is a film that has its flaws but is still a well-made action thriller that can give you goosebumps without pushing you into boredom. The patriotism factor should keep eager Indians occupied, as Khan fans dance their way out of the halls. TN.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site. The Move Dialogues - Tiger zinda hai dialogues

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi English

Release Date:

22 December 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Tiger Is Alive

Filming Locations:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Box Office

Budget:

$20,470,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,787,108, 24 December 2017

Gross USA:

$5,560,921

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$87,320,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Atlanta Production, Yash Raj Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

161 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1