Tiger 3: Katrina Kaif says she pulled off stunts which ‘may not have been’ attempted by a woman before

Tiger 3 will see Katrina Kaif performing stunts and hand-to-hand action set pieces, for which she prepped for around 60 days. The film will release on Diwali.

By: Entertainment Desk

Mumbai | October 30, 2023 01:38 PM IST

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Katrina Kaif talks about her character from Tiger 3. (Photo: PR Handout)

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Expect fireworks when the first female spy of the YRF Spy Universe returns on screen. Actor Katrina Kaif says she had to undergo intense training sessions to play Zoya, the spy, in the upcoming film Tiger 3, headlined by Salman Khan.

The third installment of the spy actioner will feature Katrina returning to play her fan favourite character Zoya from the Tiger franchise. According to the makers, Tiger 3 will see Katrina performing stunts and hand-to-hand action set pieces. She will be “pushing the envelope of action,” for which she prepped for around 60 days.

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“For Tiger 3, my action prep was at least for about two months. We wanted Zoya to look agile, have more speed, and greater strength. I really had to go through the grind and it was definitely the toughest training of my career so far. When you see the kind of action that Zoya has done, you will realise that such sequences may not have been attempted by a woman before. Executed by some of the best action teams in the world, I’m super excited for audiences to see these sequences on the big screen,” Katrina said in a statement.

The actor said Tiger 3 shows that there is “nothing that a woman can’t do” when it comes to saving her family or nation. Katrina said a character like Zoya is important to tell people that “girls can be nurturers as well as fierce protectors”.

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“Zoya is one of the most cherished roles of my career. I love how she can match anyone with her grit and courage. She doesn’t back down from a fight and she can be as good as if not better than a man when it comes to doing action.

“Zoya’s style of action is also unique, and she can pull off some very complicated action sequences with ease like the one you see a sneak peek of in the trailer. Zoya is pitted against an army of enemies, and she fights all by herself,” she added.

Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Maneesh Sharma, Tiger 3 is set to release on November 12. The film will also feature Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo, appearing as the spy Pathaan.

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