Not UAE, Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif to start shooting for Tiger 3 in Istanbul; here’s why

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer popular franchise Tiger’s 3rd installment is reportedly going to go on floors in March. As per a report in Mid-Day, instead of shooting in UAE first, the makers are planning to make a last-minute change to Istanbul due to COVID 19 cases spike in the former location. Salman is currently busy with Bigg Boss and the finale of this popular reality show is approaching soon. After wrapping up BB finale Salman will be busy in Tiger 3 directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Aditya Chopra.

The 55-year-old actor has already completed shooting for his film Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai and Antim: The Final Truth. Both films are currently in their post-production phases. Initially, Tiger 3 was scheduled to begin in the month of March but due to the rising cases of covid in UAE, YRF has changed the shooting location to Turkey.

Right now the recce is going on and the final decision will take place on the basis of the feedback. Salman will also sport a lean look in the film and the actor is reportedly started the prep work. A special fitness trainer is hired to get him that special desired look. Salman has already stored bulk dates for Tiger 3. The main villain of Tiger 3 is still not decided; the makers are keen to launch a new face. The third installment will take ahead the story of RAW agent Avinash Singh Rathore.

The previous two films Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai have been directed by Kabir Khan and Ali Abbas Zafar respectively. Both films have been smashing hits and blockbusters. Katrina Kaif is currently shooting in Udaipur for the horror-comedy Phone Bhoot along with Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi.

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