Tiger 3 (soundtrack) explained

Tiger 3
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Pritam
Cover:Tiger 3 album cover.jpg
Caption:Soundtrack album cover
Released:28 October 2023
Recorded:2021–2023
Studio:YRF Studios, Mumbai
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:21:09
Language:Hindi
Label:YRF Music
Producer:Aditya Chopra
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Tiger 3 is the soundtrack album to the 2023 film of the same name directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. The fifth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe and a circumquel to Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), the film stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, reprising their roles from the predecessors and Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist. Pritam composed two songs for the film, which were written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and Irshad Kamil. Tanuj Tiku composed the film score.

The soundtrack accompanies the two tracks composed by Pritam, and six themes produced and curated by Tiku. Pritam's compositions were released separately as singles, and the album was released by YRF Music on 28 October 2023.

Development

On March 2021, it was announced that Pritam would compose music for Tiger 3. He would be the third composer in the spy universe, following Sohail Sen and Sajid–Wajid for Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Vishal–Shekhar for Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), War (2019) and Pathaan (2023).[1] [2] The film also marked Pritam's fourth collaboration with Khan after Ready and Bodyguard (both 2011), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) and Tubelight (2017) and first with Sharma. Tanuj Tiku composed the film score, replacing Julius Packiam who scored the predecessors.

Pritam started working on the film's songs by March 2021 where most of the tracks are in the urban space and has been produced two tracks during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Initially, Vishal–Shekhar was originally considered to score Tiger 3 after he did the same for Tiger Zinda Hai. But, as the duo already had signed for Pathaan, Chopra decided to rope Pritam so that it would provide a distinct touch for the spy universe films. Chopra further invested a considerable amount of budget to shoot the songs in grand scale with Khan and Kaif.

On 19 October 2023, singer Arijit Singh announced that he would record his first song for Khan after his dispute with the actor at an award show in 2014, which led him being barred to perform vocals for his films.[4] [5] Singh further recorded two of the tracks from the album: "Leke Prabhu Ka Naam" and "Ruaan".[6] Pritam advocated to Sharma on composing a romantic number for Hashmi's character, despite being the film's antagonist, as he shared a successful track record with the actor on his compositions, which were romantic melodies.[7]

Release

The Tiger 3 soundtrack was preceded by three singles: The song "Leke Prabhu Ka Naam" was released as single, on the same day, as Singh's announcement on 19 October 2023.[8] It was performed by Singh and Nikhita Gandhi with lyrics written by Bhattacharya.[9] [10] The second single "Ruaan", a romantic number sung by Singh and written by Kamil, was released on 25 October.[11] [12]

The soundtrack was released through YRF Music on 28 October, that included the earlier released singles.[13] On 18 November, four tracks were included to the album, which were the compositions from the background score by Tanuj Tiku.[14] This includes the main theme, "Tiger x Zoya Theme", "Aatish's Theme" and "Tiger x Pathaan Theme". The main theme featured Julius Packiam's theme from the first film being incorporated as well as in "Tiger x Pathaan Theme" that also had Sanchit and Ankit Balhara's theme from Pathaan. Also released as a part of an extended soundtrack is the "Tiger 3 x War 2 Theme" that was composed for the upcoming film War 2 (2025) by Sanchit and Ankit Balhara.[15] It was separately released as a single on 24 November 2023.

Track listing

Telugu

Reception

Shomini Sen of Wion wrote "The music by Pritam is extremely average even though it has Arijit Singh doing playback for Salman Khan for the first time."[16] According to Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla, "Both Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai had chartbuster music score, and Pritam is not able to match the legacy of earlier two films."[17] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama stated "Pritam's music isn't impressive".[18] Ronak Kotecha of The Times of India wrote "Pritam’s music falls short of leaving a lasting impact".[19]

Personnel

Credits adapted from YRF Music[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mankad . Himesh . 2021-03-22 . EXCLUSIVE: Pritam comes on board Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Tiger 3; Shoot going on in full swing . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210324205411/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-pritam-comes-board-salman-khan-and-katrina-kaif-s-tiger-3-shoot-going-full-swing-657928 . 2021-03-24 . 2024-10-02 . Pinkvilla . en.
  2. Web site: 2021-03-22 . Pritam comes on board as the music composer for Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Tiger 3 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210622053405/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/pritam-comes-board-music-composer-salman-khan-katrina-kaifs-tiger-3/ . 2021-06-22 . 2024-10-02 . Bollywood Hungama . en.
  3. Web site: Singh . Suhani . 2024-01-05 . Music director Pritam The hit machine . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240110105735/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/leisure/story/20240115-music-director-pritam-the-hit-machine-2484611-2024-01-05 . 2024-01-10 . 2024-10-02 . India Today . en.
  4. News: PTI . 2023-10-19 . Salman Khan, Arijit Singh collaborate for 'Tiger 3' songs . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240815225743/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/salman-khan-arijit-singh-collaborate-for-tiger-3-songs/article67437708.ece . 2024-08-15 . 2024-10-02 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  5. News: 2023-10-19 . Salman Khan-Arijit Singh finally coming together for Tiger 3; 'It was a collaboration waiting to happen,' says Pritam . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231024232829/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/salman-khan-arijit-singh-finally-coming-together-for-tiger-3-it-was-a-collaboration-waiting-to-happen-says-pritam/articleshow/104549347.cms . 2023-10-24 . 2024-10-02 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  6. Web site: Mankad . Himesh . 2023-10-19 . EXCLUSIVE: Arijit Singh to be the voice of Salman Khan for the first time in YRF’s Tiger 3 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231026221700/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-arijit-singh-to-be-the-voice-of-salman-khan-for-the-first-time-in-yrfs-tiger-3-1252236 . 2023-10-26 . 2024-10-02 . Pinkvilla . en.
  7. Web site: 2023-11-19 . EXCLUSIVE: Tiger 3 actor Emraan Hashmi reveals Pritam urged makers to give romantic song to his character . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231127215159/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-tiger-3-actor-emraan-hashmi-reveals-pritam-urged-makers-to-give-romantic-song-to-his-character-1259518 . 2023-11-27 . 2024-10-02 . Pinkvilla . en.
  8. Web site: 19 October 2023 . Tiger 3 song Leke Prabhu Ka Naam: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif sizzle it up as Arijit Singh sings for Bhai. Watch . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231023132922/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tiger-3-song-leke-prabhu-ka-naam-salman-khan-katrina-kaif-sizzle-it-up-arijit-singh-first-collaboration-after-fallout-watch-8995682/ . 23 October 2023 . 24 October 2023 . The Indian Express.
  9. Web site: FC . Team . 2023-10-20 . Leke Prabhu Ka Naam song: Salman Khan and Katrina are back in Swag . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231028154339/https://www.filmcompanion.in/news/leke-prabhu-ka-naam-song-salman-khan-and-katrina-are-back-in-swag . 2023-10-28 . 2024-10-02 . Film Companion . en.
  10. Web site: 2023-10-19 . Tiger 3's first song 'Leke Prabhu Ka Naam' shows Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's chemistry like never before . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231025192744/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tiger-3-song-leke-prabhu-ka-naam-salman-khan-and-arijit-singhs-first-collaboration-is-magical-katrina-kaifs-dance-moves-steal-the-show-13285162.html . 2023-10-25 . 2024-10-02 . Firstpost . en-us.
  11. Web site: 2023-10-25 . 'Tiger 3' song ‘Ruaan’ featuring Salman and Katrina out but here’s the catch . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231109065128/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/tiger-3-ruaan-lyrical-song-out-salman-khan-katrina-kaif-arijit-singh-2458953-2023-11-06 . 2023-11-09 . 2024-10-02 . India Today . en.
  12. News: 25 October 2023 . 'Tiger 3' song 'Ruaan': Salman Khan shows of his sizzling chemistry with Katrina Kaif in new love ballad sung by Arijit Singh - WATCH . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112134013/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/tiger-3-song-ruaan-salman-khan-shows-of-his-sizzling-chemistry-with-katrina-kaif-in-new-love-ballad-sung-by-arijit-singh-watch/articleshow/105016599.cms?from=mdr . 12 November 2023 . 6 November 2023 . The Times of India.
  13. Web site: 28 October 2023 . Tiger 3 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122192809/https://open.spotify.com/album/6AgKY9DZqh6C2lkMyCC8pn . 22 November 2023 . 28 November 2023 . Spotify.
  14. Web site: 18 November 2023 . Tiger 3 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP by Pritam and Tanuj Tiku . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241002150329/https://music.apple.com/in/album/tiger-3-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1717370095 . 2 October 2024 . 2 October 2024 . Apple Music.
  15. Web site: 24 November 2023 . Tiger 3 x War 2 Theme . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231203060208/https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDGA2F5QqUc&si=YLLWzNNaa_a8I21A . 3 December 2023 . 11 December 2023 . YouTube Music.
  16. Web site: Sen . Shomini . 2023-11-12 . Tiger 3 review: Salman Khan's latest is not as sharp as its prequels . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240116122958/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-tiger-3-review-salman-khans-latest-is-not-as-sharp-as-its-prequels-657767 . 2024-01-16 . 2024-10-02 . Wion . en-us.
  17. Web site: Mankad . Himesh . 2023-11-12 . Tiger 3 Movie Review: It’s a Salman Khan, & Katrina Kaif show in this action thriller driven by story . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231218011701/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/tiger-3-movie-review-its-a-salman-khan-katrina-kaif-show-in-this-action-thriller-driven-by-story-1258068 . 2023-12-18 . 2024-10-02 . Pinkvilla . en.
  18. Web site: Adarsh . Taran . 2023-11-12 . Tiger 3 Movie Review: TIGER 3 has SALMANIA written all over it with lots of seeti-maar moments . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240117230932/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/tiger-3/critic-review/tiger-3-movie-review/tiger-3-has-salmania-written-all-over-it-with-lots-of-seeti-maar-moments/ . 2024-01-17 . 2024-10-02 . Bollywood Hungama . en.
  19. News: Kotecha . Ronak . 2023-11-12 . Tiger 3 Movie Review: Salman and Katrina’s powerful punches save this formulaic spy thriller . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240606130143/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/tiger-3/movie-review/105162273.cms . 2024-06-06 . 2024-10-02 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  20. Tiger 3 Audio Jukebox Pritam Tanuj Tiku Arijit Singh, Nikhita Gandhi Amitabh B, Irshad K . 2023-11-18 . Jukebox . Hindi . YRF . 2024-10-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240523082342/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6dHGCKB8To . 2024-05-23 . live . YouTube.

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