Bollywood megastar Salman Khan has officially announced the Indian theatrical release date for his upcoming international action thriller film titled 7 Dogs, which also features fellow veteran actor Sanjay Dutt in a special appearance. Taking to his social media platforms, the actor shared the fresh trailer cut dubbed in Hindi and confirmed that the high-octane spectacle is scheduled to hit Indian cinemas on August 21, 2026, in both Hindi and English formats. Conceived and co-written by Turki Alalshikh and produced by Sela Studios alongside Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, the grand cross-border project previously premiered across Middle Eastern theatres earlier this year to an enthusiastic reception. The upcoming release in India has generated significant buzz among fans who are eagerly waiting to witness the iconic dynamic between Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt back on the big screen together.
Directed by the acclaimed filmmaking duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah—best known for directing Hollywood blockbusters like Bad Boys for Life and Bad Boys: Ride or Die—the action spectacle brings together an extraordinary global ensemble cast. Egyptian superstars Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz headline the narrative, supported by international screen icons such as Italian actress Monica Bellucci, Hollywood actor Giancarlo Esposito, along with Tara Emad, Nasser Al-Qasabi, and Max Huang. The plot centers around an intense crime drama following Interpol officer Khalid Al-Azzazi, who is forced to forge an unlikely alliance with imprisoned underworld figure Ghali Abu Dawood to dismantle a dangerous international syndicate known as 7 Dogs and halt the spread of a dangerous illegal narcotic across the region.
The project boasts massive production scale, designed with an estimated budget of forty million dollars and featuring world-class stunt coordination from the renowned 87Eleven team, famous for their work on the John Wick film series. Lead stunt designer Stephen Dunlevy, who has previously choreographed high-energy action sequences for Mad Max: Fury Road, headed the combat design for the film. The directors expressed immense excitement over bringing the film to Indian audiences, emphasizing that the unique blend of Hollywood action direction, Middle Eastern narrative roots, and star power from across Asia and Europe makes 7 Dogs a truly global cinematic experience. With the official India release date now locked for August 21, film enthusiasts are gearing up to experience the thrilling international action extravaganza in theaters soon.