Mumbai: Indian cinephiles cannot keep their calm after seeing Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt in a worldwide cinematic crossover with the release of the first teaser for the action-packed Saudi Arabian comedy titled ‘The Seven Dogs’. The film, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, establishes the tone with gritty images, high-stakes action, and an international flair. Despite the trailer not revealing much, the 60-second-long clip suggests that Khan and Dutt's characters will play pivotal roles in the culmination of the plot. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release in late 2025.

Watch teaser here:

About the teaser: The teaser doesn't divulge much about the plot or the characters played by Khan and Dutt. In the one-minute-long video, Khan, dressed in a chic white suit, exudes confidence and coolness, while Dutt makes a stunning entrance brandishing a revolver and projecting an authoritative and menacing presence. An earlier leaked video showed Salman in a khaki uniform navigating the crowded streets of Mumbai in an autorickshaw, hinting at the movie's possible Indian setting. According to reports, Dutt will portray a strong figure whose tale is set in Shanghai.

About the production: With a projected budget of more than $40 million, ‘The Seven Dogs’—which was once thought to be Khan's Hollywood debut—has been confirmed as a significant Saudi production. Powerhouses of Arab cinema Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, who reunited following their hit Kira & El Gin, also feature in the movie.

The movie, which is set against a backdrop of international crime, supposedly centers on Interpol investigator Khalid Al-Azzazi (Ezz), who apprehends Ghali Abu Dawood (Aziz), a senior member of the infamous 7 Dogs syndicate.