The Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia is currently buzzing with global star power, and two of the biggest names to light up the event are Bollywood megastar Salman Khan and Hollywood legend Johnny Depp. Their unexpected meeting at the star-studded festival has set social media on fire, with fans calling it the “legendary crossover” they never imagined.
A photo of Salman Khan and Johnny Depp, shared by the official Red Sea Festival Instagram account, went viral within minutes. The comment section flooded with excitement. One fan wrote, “Hermoso Johnny Depp,” while another exclaimed, “I’m screaming—Salman Khan x Johnny Depp!” As expected, heart and fire emojis dominated the reactions, with fans from across the globe celebrating the rare celebrity moment.
The festival has attracted several major stars—from Bollywood and beyond. Alia Bhatt, among many others, was spotted attending the prestigious event. Meanwhile, actor Kartik Aaryan also created a sensation after posting an unexpected selfie with Johnny Depp. Kartik looked sharp in a beige blazer, striped white shirt, blue trousers, and a maroon printed tie. Depp, true to his trademark style, wore a beanie, sunglasses, and held a cigar. In the photo, Depp rests his hand on Kartik’s shoulder while Kartik flashes his signature mischievous grin. Kartik captioned the moment perfectly: “Pirates of the Red Sea. Jack Sparrow x Rooh Rooh Baba @johnnydepp.”
Johnny Depp remains globally adored for his iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean series—a franchise inspired by the Golden Age of Piracy in the mid-1700s.
Amid his festival appearance, Salman Khan is making headlines for his much-awaited war drama Battle of Galwan. The actor has officially wrapped the film’s intense shoot, which included a demanding schedule in Ladakh where he reportedly suffered multiple injuries. The final sequences were recently completed in Mumbai.
A new photo from the movie’s set is now trending online. Shared by a YouTuber, the picture shows Salman Khan and Chitrangada Singh in full Indian Army uniforms, posing happily for a fan selfie. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film is based on India’s Most Fearless 3 and recounts the brutal 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops—an encounter marked by raw, hand-to-hand combat.
Salman will appear in one of his most intense roles yet, portraying a rugged soldier in this powerful tribute to India’s armed forces. Battle of Galwan is slated for an Eid 2026 release.
