Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 has some changes in plans due to COVID

The third instalment of Tiger, titled Tiger 3 is undoubtedly one of the biggest and much-anticipated films of Salman Khan. Immediately after the COVID-19 shooting restrictions relaxed, the superstar worked speedily just to kickstart shooting of this threequel of Tiger franchise. Although everything was set up, there seemingly are a few changes in plans in this spy thriller. Now, if you want to know what they are, then continue to read further.

Well, according to latest updates, the shooting of the film was all set in UAE, but since the COVID-19 cases in the region are witnessing a spike, the team is looking for another location for shoot. The reports also suggest that YRF’s Aditya Chopra and director Maneesh Sharma are zeroing in on Instanbul for the start of the third instalment.

As per the report of a source close to development team, “Having ensured that the pre-production began last December, Adi wants to begin the film on schedule. Since the UAE is witnessing a spike in cases, Maneesh and he are now discussing the possibility of heading to Istanbul first and wrapping up the required portions with Salman, who has given his bulk dates from March.”

“The Yash Raj Films’ production team, which had gone to Dubai and Abu Dhabi for Pathan’s recce last month, stayed on for Tiger 3. Simultaneously, another batch is scouting for locations in the Turkish city. The director-producer duo will take a final call basis the feedback of these teams,” the source continued.

Salman will be reprising his character of a RAW agent, Avinash Singh Rathore, in the movie and will kickstart his preparation today.

“Salman will sport a lean look in the movie. He will train with fitness expert Rajendra Dhole, who has previously worked with Tiger Shroff, Aayush Sharma and Disha Patani. Rajesh Rai, who had trained the actor for Dabangg 3, will oversee his fitness programme,” the source concluded.

Katrina Kaif will be reprising her character of ISI agent, Zoya, alongside Salman.