Ek Tha Tiger (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Ek Tha Tiger is a 2012 adventure thriller directed by Kabir Khan, starring Ashok Awasthi as Indian Minister, Ranjeev Varma and Salman Khan. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes and earned $5.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 13m (133 min)
- Director
- Kabir Khan
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Yash Raj Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ek Tha Tiger About?
The premise of Ek Tha Tiger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An Indian intelligence operative is tasked with observing a scientist, but his mission takes an unexpected turn when he develops feelings for the scientist's Pakistani caretaker. Their forbidden connection complicates matters, forcing them to confront not only professional obligations but also the political tensions between their nations.
Ek Tha Tiger Cast & Characters
Ashok Awasthi leads the cast as Indian Minister, with Ranjeev Varma as Indian Driver and Salman Khan as Avinash Singh 'Tiger' Rathore. Directed by Kabir Khan; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kabir Khan
- Ashok Awasthi as Indian Minister
- Ranjeev Varma as Indian Driver
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Salman Khan as Avinash Singh 'Tiger' Rathore - Zarksis Khandhadia as Pakistani Minister
Also Starring in Ek Tha Tiger
· 32 more- Yogi Raj Pakistani Driver
- Samar Jaisingh Rabinder
- Girish Karnad Shenoy
- Ashok Sharma Delhi Neighbour
- Roshan Seth Anwar Jamal Kidwai
- Katrina Kaif Zoya 'Zee' Humaini
- Rikki McTiernan Pinocchio
- Ranvir Shorey Gopi Arya
- Troi Ge ISI Agent Feroz
- Rajendra Sethi Bagga
- Sanjay Gurbaxani RAW Official #2
- Gavie Chahal Captain Abrar
- Tevfik İnceoğlu Forgerer
- Bhupesh Singh RAW Official #1
- Elise Brennan Dancer
- Jawed Berni Cuban Guard
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- Ahran Chaudhary Tokas
- Manju Sharma Delhi Neighbour
- Avinash Badal Abrar's Assistant
- Juhi Parmar News Reporter
- Vimal Batra Delhi Neighbour
- Kiran Batra Delhi Neighbour
- Sushma Batt Delhi Neighbour
- Bittoo Chaudhary Delhi Neighbour
- Ajay Luthra Delhi Neighbour
- Vijay Mohan Delhi Neighbour
- Lisa Byrne Amelie
- Alison Flood Fairy
- Justin Fuentes Brad
- Mary Cate Smith Receptionist
- Magnus Emaka Einang Dancer
- Oscar Navín Cuban Boxer
More from Kabir Khan
More films directed by Kabir Khan, best-rated first: Chandu Champion, '83, New York and My Melbourne.
Ek Tha Tiger Plot Summary
What happens in Ek Tha Tiger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 7-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tiger, Salman Khan, India’s top RAW operative, moves through a world where wars between nations are fought as much in shadows as in open fields. The film opens with a stark picture: four wars in six decades and a daily covert war waged by ISI and RAW, hidden behind the veil of national security. Tiger has spent a decade hopping from assignment to assignment, a loner who keeps his own counsel and keeps his heart locked away from any potential relationship. When an operation forces him to confront the consequences of betrayal, the mission instantly widens from a targeted probe to a high-stakes reckoning with loyalty, love, and duty.
Full summary
The whole story of Ek Tha Tiger, scene by scene
Ek Tha Tiger Box Office
Ek Tha Tiger grossed $5.5 million worldwide. $2.3 million came from the US and Canada and $3.2 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.5M
- US & Canada
- $2.3M
- International
- $3.2M
How Well Do You Know Ek Tha Tiger?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the code name of Salman Khan's character in the film?
Cars in Ek Tha Tiger
86 cars on screen, including the 1994 BMW 5 E34 and the 1993 BMW 525i E34.
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1993 BMW 525i E34 Important role -
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Important role -
1991 Land-Rover Discovery Series I Important role
Ek Tha Tiger Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Mission Liebe - Ek Tha Tiger” and “เรียกข้าว่า...เสือ”.
- Also known as
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- Mission Liebe - Ek Tha Tiger
- เรียกข้าว่า...เสือ
- پیشترها ببری وجود داشت
- Once There Was a Tiger
- Missão Amor
- 代号猛虎行动
- Fedőneve: Tigris
- Bir Zamanlar Tiger
- Агент Тайгър
- 엑 타 타이거
- 猛虎英雄傳
- Жил-был Тигр
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- Povestea Tigrului
- Điệp Viên Tiger
- كان هناك تايجر
- Krycí jméno Tygr
- タイガー 伝説のスパイ
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Ek Tha Tiger FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Ek Tha Tiger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ek Tha Tiger?
Ek Tha Tiger runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
When was Ek Tha Tiger released?
Ek Tha Tiger was released on August 15, 2012.
Who directed Ek Tha Tiger?
Ek Tha Tiger was directed by Kabir Khan.
More films by Kabir Khan Who is in the cast of Ek Tha Tiger?
Ek Tha Tiger stars Ashok Awasthi as Indian Minister, Ranjeev Varma as Indian Driver and Salman Khan as Avinash Singh 'Tiger' Rathore, among 36 credited actors.
How much did Ek Tha Tiger make at the box office?
Ek Tha Tiger grossed $5.5 million worldwide ($2.3 million domestic, $3.2 million international).
Does Ek Tha Tiger have a post-credit scene?
No. Ek Tha Tiger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ek Tha Tiger in?
The original language of Ek Tha Tiger is Hindi.
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