Archive · 23 Aug 2026
7 Dogs Struggles in India Despite Salman Khan Cameo
7 Dogs is an Arabic action movie featuring Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz.
Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt appear in cameo roles.
The movie was released in Indian theatres on August 21 in Hindi and English versions.
On its second day, it earned about ₹18 lakh before deductions in India.
Its Hindi version earned around ₹4 lakh, while the English version earned about ₹9 lakh after deductions.
The film has not attracted many viewers in India so far.
It reportedly cost about ₹335 crore to make.
One reviewer liked its action but said Salman and Sanjay’s fans might feel disappointed.
7 Dogs collected approximately ₹18 lakh gross in India on Day 2, according to Sacnilk.
The film’s reported India net collection was around ₹17 lakh on Day 2.
Its Hindi version earned about ₹4 lakh net, while the English version earned approximately ₹9 lakh net.
The Arabic action thriller was released in dubbed Hindi and English versions in India on August 21.
Despite cameo appearances by Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, the film has struggled to attract Indian audiences.
- Who
- 7 Dogs stars Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, with Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt in cameo appearances; its international cast also includes Monica Bellucci, Giancarlo Esposito and Martin Lawrence.
- What
- The film recorded approximately ₹18 lakh in India gross box-office earnings on its second day.
- When
- Day 2 after its Indian theatrical release on August 21; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Indian theatres, with the film released in dubbed Hindi and English versions.
- Why
- The film’s performance has been underwhelming despite the presence of Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, with the article saying it has struggled to attract Indian audiences.
- Day 2 India gross
- Approximately ₹18 lakh
- Day 2 India net
- Approximately ₹17 lakh
- Hindi version net
- Approximately ₹4 lakh
- English version net
- Approximately ₹9 lakh
- Reported budget
- Around $40 million, or approximately ₹335 crore
- Indian release
- August 21 in dubbed Hindi and English versions
- Director
- Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah