Tiger Zinda Hai: Salman, Katrina's chemistry and superb action sequences tie the film together

But instead of the bubblegum romance of the first half of first part, we get to see the two love in times of chaos. The contrast serves as an interesting tool as it combines the love of their respective countries with their love for each other.

This brings home the message that love between agents/people always empowers the two countries rather than compromising with their patriotism

As far as the intimacy between the lead couple is concerned, Tiger Zinda Hai gives them enough scope to show their chemistry. 

Also, probably for the first time, Salman taking off his shirt is not a trope. We desperately want to give you more details, but no spoilers indeed.

To know why, go watch Tiger Zinda Hai.

As the film progresses, the action starts becoming stylised and the genre gradually turns into an action thriller from merely an action entertainer.

We have Katrina to thank for the superb action scenes she carries off with grace and conviction.

Angad Bedi serves as a valuable addition but his role in the film has no back story. The back stories of other agents are not explored but only hinted at. It’s clearly a Salman and Katrina show. 

Compared to Ek Tha Tiger, the first half is much better and full of action just the way it should be

Salman and Katrina are pretty good in Tiger Zinda Hai so far. Since they have already established their romance in the first part, no time is wasted in getting to action.

Their ideological differences surface right before the interval where Tiger wants Zoya to maintain distance from her job of an ISI agent but she puts her foot down for the sake of cleansing the image of Pakistan in the world.

A new track is introduced when Katrina is also sent on a mission to save 15 additional nurses held hostage with the 25 Indian nurses. She makes a cool entry riding a Swift and dodging bazookah bullets. Then, after a heated argument and a rather hilarious resolution, ISI and R&AW decide to unite as one and fight against their common enemy — terrorism.

The film then dives into the mission and Salman, along with his team comprising the likes of Angad Bedi and Kumud Mishra, enter Iraq as labourers at oil factories. 

Paresh Rawal, as an influential omnipresent guy, is also present at the site. He brings to the table what he is best at but one misses the menacing, villainous shades he effortlessly carried in his 1990s films.

Up next, Salman tunes into an Indian radio station to dedicate Atif Aslam’s irresistibly hummable Dil Diya Gallan to Katrina. The Punjabi song may initially not go well with the locales of the snow clad Alps but his textured voice and Salman-Katrina’s chemistry make the song work like a wonder.

After Katrina’s entry shot, in yet another action scene (in a grocery store because she is busy shopping tindas for dinner), the narrative heads to softer moments.

Salman’s entry is marked by an action/chase sequence against a pack of wolves in Austrian Alps. And what an entry shot it is!

There is no trace of either Salman or Katrina in the first 15 minutes.
 

We can’t wait to catch them on screen!

Tiger Zinda Hai does not start where Ek Tha Tiger ended.
 

Instead, we are transported to Iraq where an American journalist is chased by an Islamic terror outfit ISE (no point for guessing that it is based on ISIS).

We are at the First Day First Show in Mumbai, India, of Tiger Zinda Hai. We’ll be bringing to you live inputs from the film (don’t worry, spoiler free!) — be sure to stay tuned!

A detailed report by Money Control  states that in order to be declared a hit,Tiger Zinda Hai has to rake in Rs 250 crore.

“Budgeted at Rs 140 crore with another Rs 50 crore worth satellite rights that is taken by Salman Khan, analysts say the film should touch at least Rs250 crore to be called a hit.”

Vishal Dadlani speaks up on what he thought of Tiger Zinda Hai

The first impression review for  Tiger Zinda Hai is out!  

Here’s what the review says:

Salman Khan, undoubtedly, is the centrifugal force of the film, never losing a single opportunity to throw around his Hulk-like image and own the screen. It’s his film totally, and he aces his part comfortably. On the other hand, Katrina Kaif, in a rather straight-faced role, doesn’t have much to do other than being a part of the proceedings. But it would be accurate to say she’s not in the scheme of things; she does turn in a surprise in the ‘Tera Noor’ number, one of the best moments in the film.