Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt join forces with Monica Bellucci and Giancarlo Esposito for '7 Dogs'
Mumbai, Aug 10
Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt have joined forces with Monica Bellucci and Giancarlo Esposito of the 'Breaking Bad' fame for the upcoming film '7 Dogs'. The film, helmed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, brings together talent from India, Egypt, Europe, Hollywood and the Middle East in a rare international cinematic collaboration.
For directors, '7 Dogs' represents a return to the large-scale action genre after their work on the 'Bad Boys' franchise.
Talking about the film's international collaboration and its India release, directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah said, "'7 Dogs' has always been a truly international film for us. Ahmed and Karim are the heart of the story, and they brought incredible energy to these characters. Around them, we had the opportunity to work with extraordinary performers from different parts of the world, including Monica, Giancarlo, Salman and Sanjay".
"That combination is what makes the film so special. We are thrilled that audiences in India will now get to experience 7 Dogs on the big screen", they added.
The film also stars Ahmed Ezz, Karim Abdel Aziz, ara Emad, Nasser Al-Qasabi, and Max Huang. The film's combat and stunt sequences were developed with the involvement of 87Eleven, the renowned action and stunt company associated with the John Wick franchise with veteran stunt designer Stephen Dunlevy, whose credits include 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and 'John Wick', leading the film's action and stunt design.
Produced by Sela Studios with the support of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and Riyadh Season, '7 Dogs' is directed by filmmaker duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, and has been conceived and co-written by Turki Alalshikh.
The film is set to release in Hindi and English across Indian cinemas on August 21, 2026.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is a smart move. With the John Wick stunt team involved and directors from Bad Boys franchise, the action scenes are going to be top-notch. Salman's mass appeal plus international production quality is a winning combo.
August 2026 is too far away 😩 but I guess good things take time. Also love that they're releasing in both Hindi and English. Hope the Hindi dub is done well, not the typical robotic voiceover style.
Interesting to see Saudi-backed production with Riyadh Season. The Middle Eastern film industry is really pushing boundaries now. This is a true global project - India, Egypt, Europe, Hollywood. Hope it doesn't end up being a mess with too many cultures, but the directors seem confident.
Sanjay Dutt after KGF and now this? He's making a serious comeback in action roles. And Salman doing an international project at this stage of his career shows he's still hungry. 87Eleven doing the stunts is a huge plus. This could be a proper desi masala film with international polish.
Is it just me or are these cross-continent castings sometimes a gimmick? Hope Salman's role is substantial and not just there for the Indian box office pull. Still, I'll watch it for Giancarlo Esposito - man was brilliant in Breaking Bad. 🤞
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