Salman-Katrina film Tiger 3 opens at THIS whopping amount on Diwali on Day 1

November 12 was a big day for cinema buffs in India as Salman Khan's Tiger 3 hit the silver screen. The fifth instalment of the YRF Spy Universe created a massive buzz on social media ahead of its release as fans were awaiting Shah Rukh Khan's cameo. On Day 1, Tiger 3 saw the biggest Bollywood opening during Diwali ever. 

According to Sacnilk's early estimates, Tiger 3 crossed a whopping Rs 40 crore on its Day 1. The action-thriller earned Rs 44.50 crore on its opening day. The film saw an overall occupancy of 41.32 per cent and the highest occupancy rate was recorded at 46.18 per cent during night shows. 

Tiger 3 occupancy rate on November 12, Hindi

. Morning shows: 36.55 per



cent

. Afternoon shows: 42.73 per cent

. Evening shows: 39.82 per cent

. Night shows: 46.18 per cent

Even though the opening day totals are far from the all-India records set by two Shah Rukh Khan films earlier this year, Jawan made Rs 75 crore and Pathaan took in Rs 57 crore, the figures are astounding for Laxmi Puja day, which isn't exactly a box office favourite because people get busy with celebrations. 

Tiger 3's first-day collection makes it the third-biggest Salman Khan opener after Ali Abbas Zafar's 2019 period drama Bharat (Rs 42.30 crore) and Sooraj Barjatya's 2015 family drama Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (Rs 40.35 crore). Notably, both films were released during Diwali.