Kabir Khan: What gives me joy is that ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ is still spoken about with love in 2025
Mumbai, September 9: Bollywood fans have a fresh reason to cheer! The 2012 blockbuster Ek Tha Tiger has made history by joining the elite club of spy thrillers like James Bond and Mission Impossible at the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. Director Kabir Khan couldn’t hide his excitement about this honor, especially since his Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer is still winning hearts in 2025.
Kabir shared the thrilling news on Instagram, posting a bunch of articles that highlight how Ek Tha Tiger now sits proudly alongside global spy icons. "A film’s real success isn’t just about box office collections," he wrote in the caption. "It’s about how long it keeps capturing people’s imagination." He added, "Ek Tha Tiger keeps going strong. Sure, it was a massive hit back in 2012, but the real joy for me is hearing fans talk about it with so much love even today in 2025. Tiger humesha zinda rahega!"
For those who haven’t watched it yet, Ek Tha Tiger follows an Indian spy codenamed Tiger on a high-stakes mission in Dublin. He’s there to keep an eye on a professor suspected of leaking nuclear secrets to Pakistan. Things get spicy when Tiger falls head over heels for Zoya, the professor’s caretaker, who turns out to have her own secrets. The film also features Ranvir Shorey, Roshan Seth, Girish Karnad, and Gavie Chahal in key roles.
This spy thriller kicked off Yash Raj Films’ (YRF) massive spy universe, paving the way for hits like Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, and Tiger 3. Kabir and Salman Khan’s winning combo didn’t stop there—they teamed up again for heartfelt dramas like 2015’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan and 2017’s Tubelight.
It’s amazing to see Ek Tha Tiger still buzzing after all these years, proving that great spy movies like this one have timeless appeal. If you’re a fan of Salman Khan movies or Bollywood action thrillers, this is a must-watch reminder of why it became such a legend!
