Salman Khan’s ‘7 Dogs’ Hits India Aug 21

The wait is officially over for action fans in India. Superstar Salman Khan has confirmed that the international action-thriller 7 Dogs will release in Indian theaters on August 21, 2026.

In an Instagram story update, Salman shared a new Hindi-dubbed trailer cut tailored for Indian audiences.The Arabic-language blockbuster has already built massive momentum across the Middle East and will arrive in Indian cinemas in both Hindi and English.

Star-Studded Cast & Special Cameos

A major draw for domestic audiences is the special appearances by Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, reuniting the duo on screen.

The high-octane thriller is headlined by Egyptian superstars Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, alongside an ensemble international cast featuring Italian icon Monica Bellucci and Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito.

Record-Breaking $40 Million Production

Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah—the filmmakers behind Hollywood hits Bad Boys for Life, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, and Marvel’s Ms. Marvel—the project stands as one of the most ambitious films ever produced in the Arab world:

• Massive Budget:Mounted on an estimated $40 million production scale.

• Saudi Filming Hub:Shot largely at the Al-Hosn Big Time Studios in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

• Guinness World Record:Celebrated for its practical stunt work, the film set a Guinness World Record for the largest stunt explosion in film history, equivalent to 170.7 tonnes of TNT.

High-Stakes Syndicate Plot

The film centers on Interpol agent Khalid Al-Azzazi (Ahmed Ezz), who captures Ghali Abu Dawood (Karim Abdel Aziz), a top operator inside a global crime syndicate called 7 Dogs.

When the syndicate resurfaces a year later to flood the Middle East with a lethal drug named Pink Lady, Khalid must team up with his former captive—the only man who knows the syndicate's inner workings—to take down the network across multiple global cities.

What’s Next for Salman Khan?

Beyond 7 Dogs, Salman Khan’s upcoming slate includes:

• SVC63:An untitled action thriller directed by Vamshi Paidipally, co-starring Nayanthara and produced by Dil Raju, locked for an Eid 2027 theatrical release.

• Bigg Boss 20:Returning to host the iconic reality show’s 20th season starting September 6.