Ek Tha Tiger
एक था टाइगर
“Once, there was a tiger.”
Synopsis
A top Indian agent is sent to observe the actions of a scientist but the mission complicates when he falls in love with the scientist's Pakistani caretaker.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TeaserOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2012-05-10
Top Cast
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Salman Khan
Avinash Singh 'Tiger' Rathore
Katrina Kaif
Zoya 'Zee' Humaini
Girish Karnad
Shenoy
Ranvir Shorey
Gopi Arya
Gavie Chahal
Captain Abrar
Roshan Seth
Anwar Jamal Kidwai
Rajendra Sethi
Bagga
Ahran Chaudhary
Tokas
Bhupesh Singh
RAW Official #1
Sanjay Gurbaxani
RAW Official #2
Troi Ge
ISI Agent Feroz
Avinash Badal
Abrar's Assistant
Ashok Awasthi
Indian Minister
Samar Jaisingh
Rabinder
Juhi Parmar
News Reporter
Zarksis Khandhadia
Pakistani Minister
Yogi Raj
Pakistani Driver
Ranjeev Varma
Indian Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 27, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 25, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$62.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.47x
+$48.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kabir Khan
- Screenplay & Story
- Kabir Khan, Neelesh Misra
- Original Score
- Julius Packiam, Sajid Ali Khan, Wajid Khan, Sohail Sen
- Original Title
- एक था टाइगर
- Country of Origin
- India, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $62.7M
- Production Studios
- Yash Raj Films, Fantastic Films, Prime Focus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kabir Khan
Kabir Khan, Neelesh Misra, Aditya Chopra, Anvita Dutt, Kausar Munir
Julius Packiam, Sajid Ali Khan, Wajid Khan, Sohail Sen
Aseem Mishra
Rameshwar S. Bhagat
Aditya Chopra, Aashish Singh, Brendan McCarthy, John McDonnell
Department Leadership Roster
Kabir Khan
Director
Kabir Khan
Screenplay
Aditya Chopra
Producer
James Bamford
Stunt Coordinator
Neelesh Misra
Screenplay
Aseem Mishra
Director of Photography
Julius Packiam
Original Music Composer
Sajid Ali Khan
Original Music Composer
Wajid Khan
Original Music Composer
Sohail Sen
Original Music Composer
Carlos Urdanivia
Production Design
John Hand
Production Design
Melih Boragan
Production Design
Sukant Panigrahy
Production Design
Worapol Dhanashoti
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ek Tha Tiger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ek Tha Tiger about?
A top Indian agent is sent to observe the actions of a scientist but the mission complicates when he falls in love with the scientist's Pakistani caretaker.
Who directed Ek Tha Tiger?
Ek Tha Tiger was directed by Kabir Khan.
Who stars in Ek Tha Tiger?
The principal cast of Ek Tha Tiger includes Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Girish Karnad, Ranvir Shorey, Gavie Chahal.
When was Ek Tha Tiger released and how long is it?
Ek Tha Tiger was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ek Tha Tiger?
Ek Tha Tiger had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $62.7M at the worldwide box office (4.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ek Tha Tiger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ek Tha Tiger was composed by Julius Packiam, Sajid Ali Khan, Wajid Khan, Sohail Sen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ek Tha Tiger?
Ek Tha Tiger holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).