Key Highlights
- Historic Trailer Launch: Released on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the trailer quickly became a global trending topic.
- Bollywood Powerhouse: Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt share screen space for the first time in over 25 years, appearing in significant cameo roles.
- World Record Action: The film has already broken two Guinness World Records for the largest cinematic explosion and the most high explosives used in a single take.
- Elite Production: Directed by the Bad Boys for Life duo, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with a record-breaking $40 million budget.
- Star-Studded Cast: Leads include Egyptian stars Karim Abdel-Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, alongside Italian icon Monica Bellucci.
- Release Window: While a specific date is unconfirmed, the film is expected to hit theaters during Eid al-Fitr 2026.
The landscape of Middle Eastern cinema shifted on Tuesday with the release of the trailer for “7 Dogs,” a high,octane action thriller that bridges the gap between Arab, Hollywood, and Indian cinema. Shot entirely at the newly launched Al,Hisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh, the film is recognized as the most expensive production in the history of Arab filmmaking.
The trailer showcases a gritty, globe,trotting aesthetic, a hallmark of directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. The narrative follows Interpol officer Khalid Al,Azzazi (Karim Abdel-Aziz), who is forced into an uneasy alliance with a former nemesis, Ghali Abu Dawood (Ahmed Ezz), to dismantle a clandestine criminal organization known as the “7 Dogs.” Their mission involves stopping the spread of “Pink Lady,” a lethal new drug flooding the Middle East.
Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt’s Impactful Return
For Indian audiences, the highlight of the three,minute trailer is the presence of Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. Salman Khan, appearing in a sharp white suit, exudes a suave yet intense energy. One of his lines, “You know what he does? He documents his whole life,” has already sparked a massive wave of memes and social media clips.
Sanjay Dutt offers a stark contrast with a menacing, authoritative entrance, seen wielding high,tech gadgets and surrounded by a tactical team. Though the makers have kept their specific character details under wraps, the trailer confirms these are not “blink,and,miss” appearances but pivotal roles that impact the film’s global narrative. This project marks their first collaboration since 2000’s Chal Mere Bhai, excluding brief song appearances.
Breaking Records and New Frontiers
“7 Dogs” is not just making noise through its star power, it is making history. The production officially set a new Guinness World Record for the largest cinematic explosion, detonating the equivalent of 170.7 tons of TNT, surpassing the record previously held by the 2015 James Bond film, Spectre. A second record was shattered for the largest amount of high explosives used in a single take, featuring 405.85 kilograms of TNT.
The story, penned by Turki Al,Sheikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, reflects the Kingdom’s ambitious “Vision 2030” goals to establish Riyadh as a global hub for media and entertainment. By integrating Bollywood icons like Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt alongside Arab heavyweights and Hollywood directors, “7 Dogs” is poised to be a milestone for international co,productions.
As the trailer concludes with high,speed chases through the streets of Riyadh, doubling for cities like Mumbai and Shanghai, the anticipation for its 2026 release continues to build among action fans worldwide.
