# Ek Tha Tiger (2012) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ek-tha-tiger-2012/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 56% |
| Critic Score | 70% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 55/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3/5 |
| IMDb | 5.6/10 |
| Director | Kabir Khan |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Romance |
| Runtime | 133 min |

## Quick answer

Ek Tha Tiger (2012) earns a 56% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. The spy romance that launched YRF’s Tiger franchise — Salman Khan as RAW agent charm on a global canvas. Metascore 55/100. Directed by Kabir Khan.

## Critics consensus

The spy romance that launched YRF’s Tiger franchise — Salman Khan as RAW agent charm on a global canvas.

## Synopsis

A top Indian agent is sent to observe the actions of a scientist but the mission complicates when he falls in love with the scientist's Pakistani caretaker.

## Cast

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Girish Karnad, Ranvir Shorey, Gavie Chahal, Roshan Seth, Rajendra Sethi, Ahran Chaudhary

## Common questions

**Is Ek Tha Tiger worth watching?**
Ek Tha Tiger holds a 56% Celluloid Score. The spy romance that launched YRF’s Tiger franchise — Salman Khan as RAW agent charm on a global canvas.

**What is Ek Tha Tiger about?**
A top Indian agent is sent to observe the actions of a scientist but the mission complicates when he falls in love with the scientist's Pakistani caretaker.

**Who directed Ek Tha Tiger?**
Ek Tha Tiger (2012) was directed by Kabir Khan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Ek Tha Tiger?**
56% — the average of five public sources: critics 70%, audience 78%, Metascore 55/100, Letterboxd 3/5, and IMDb 5.6/10.

**Where can I watch Ek Tha Tiger?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Ek Tha Tiger page for current options.

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