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Salman Khan is shooting a cameo for a Hollywood thriller at AlUla Studios in Saudi Arabia. Filming began on February 17 and will finish by February 19.
Salman Khan is shooting in Saudi Arabia.
Actor Salman Khan is in Saudi Arabia, shooting a cameo for a big-budget Hollywood thriller. Filming started on February 17 at AlUla Studios, a newly opened production facility. A video from the set shows him in a cream suit in what looks like a restaurant, suggesting an action scene. Actor Sanjay Dutt is also expected to be in the film, but he wasn’t seen in the viral clip. Filming is set to finish by February 19.
The film’s details are secret due to confidentiality agreements, but sources say it’s an American thriller with important scenes featuring Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. The three-day shoot started after Salman Khan’s team reached Riyadh on Sunday morning. “Salman and Sanjay are widely recognized, especially in the Middle East. Their scenes have been crafted to leave an impact,” a source told Mid-Day.
AlUla, famous for its stunning desert scenery and ancient architecture, is becoming a popular location for international film productions. Hollywood films like Gerard Butler’s spy thriller Kandahar (2023) were previously shot there. This rising interest aligns with Saudi Arabia’s goal of establishing itself as a global entertainment hub.
Khan and Dutt have previously collaborated in several Bollywood films, including Saajan (1991), Chal Mere Bhai (2000), and Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002). Their on-screen chemistry has always been a crowd-puller. Last year, the two reunited for Old Money, a track by Indo-Canadian rapper Dhillon, blending Bollywood nostalgia with contemporary Punjabi music.
On the professional front, Salman Khan will next be seen in Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Prateik Babbar as the antagonist, and Satyaraj and Sharman Joshi in key roles. While fans are eagerly waiting for the film, the Bollywood superstar has now left everyone super excited. On Tuesday, Salman took to his social media handles and shared a new poster of Sikander.
Meanwhile, Sanjay Dutt has a packed lineup with Housefull 5, Baaghi 4 and the sequel to Son of Sardaar.
