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Tiger 3: How was Salman Khan-Shah Rukh Khan’s high-octane action scene shot? VFX breakdown video reveals
A recently released video provides an insightful look into the application of visual effects in crafting the action sequence featuring Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan in the movie Tiger 3.
Tiger 3, the third installment of the Tiger franchise and the fifth within the YRF spy universe, was released last year. This action thriller, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles, was filled with high-octane sequences. The icing on the cake was a cameo scene featuring Shah Rukh Khan in his character as Pathaan, fighting alongside Salman. A recently unveiled VFX breakdown video provides insights into how that scene and others were actually shot.
VFX breakdown video of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan’s action sequence in Tiger 3
A recently shared video by yFX Studios, the visual effects facility at YRF Studios, provided a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of crafting scenes featured in the movie Tiger 3. The video highlighted the bike chase sequence at the beginning of the film, showcasing Salman Khan maneuvering on the rooftops. Surprisingly, the scenes were actually shot with bikes being ridden on a wooden ramp.
The video delved into the behind-the-scenes of various action-packed moments, including the helicopter sequences, explosive blasts, Salman's daring jump into the vault facility, and more. Notably, the VFX used in Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo appearance, where he breaks Salman out of prison and fights alongside him, is also detailed in the video, offering a comprehensive look at the work involved in bringing these thrilling scenes to life.
Watch the full VFX breakdown video here:
yFX head Sherry Bharda on VFX of Pathaan and Tiger 3
Heading yFX is Sherry Bharda, a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. In a statement, she enthusiastically shared that it has been a thrilling year for yFX, expressing delight in the widespread love and appreciation that the VFX work in Pathaan and Tiger 3 has garnered from both audiences and the film industry. Bharda affirmed, “At yFX, we are constantly trying to push the envelope to create an immersive movie-watching experience that is spectacular for audiences.”
She further emphasized that at a time where audiences seek a spectacular visual experience in theaters, they are overjoyed to have delivered products that have evolved into resounding success stories. Achieving this feat within a single calendar year fills them with immense pride.
Bharda observed that with increased exposure to global cinema, audiences have developed a heightened awareness of visual effects, recognizing the significance of witnessing high-quality VFX on the screen. She noted that consequently, expectations for such visual elements in a film have risen.
Bharda remarked, “We are aware of the euphoria that YRF Spy Universe has for audiences and we wanted to create a breathtaking and unique movie-watching experience for people. We worked with the vision that Aditya Chopra, Siddharth Anand and Maneesh Sharma had for Pathaan and Tiger and we are happy to have created products that have been celebrated globally.”
Discussing the acclaim for the VFX in Tiger 3, Bharda acknowledged that they dedicated a significant amount of time to the film even before the commencement of shooting, making the subsequent on-set process more streamlined. She mentioned the extensive pre-visualization of every action scene, attributing the increased efficiency of the overall process to this careful preparation.
Bharda highlighted that the film was meticulously planned with thorough pre-production, and the visible outcome is a testament to their well-thought-out approach.
Fan reactions to VFX Breakdown video of Salman Khan starrer Tiger 3
Fans were thoroughly impressed by the VFX work, expressing their appreciation in the comments section. One person remarked, “I didn't expect many scenes to be VFX. Good work by YRF,” while another exclaimed, “Amazing work by the VFX team! Love the film!!”
A user commended the team, stating, “Very amazing and hard working,” and another noted, “Love the vfx work...some of the works were too realistic.”
A fan eagerly anticipated future projects, saying, “War 2 & Tiger vs. Pathaan next. Can't wait to see the vfx in those movies. YRF Spy Universe, or YRF Films in general have the best VFX'S ever!!”
Tiger 3, directed by Maneesh Sharma, and starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi was released in theaters on November 12, 2023.
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