When Salman Khan Met Johnny Depp at the Red Sea Film Festival: A Crossover Fans Never Saw Coming

The closing ceremony of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia turned into a global social media storm when Bollywood megastar Salman Khan crossed paths with Hollywood icon Johnny Depp. Their warm meeting captured in a series of now-viral photos  had fans worldwide calling it a “legendary crossover moment.”

The images show the two cinematic heavyweights sharing smiles, greeting each other warmly, and engaging in a relaxed conversation. One excited fan summed up the internet’s reaction perfectly, asking: “Johnny Depp and Salman Khan what kind of multiverse is this?!”

Stars Shine at the Red Sea Festival-

At the festival’s glamorous closing ceremony, both stars stepped out in iconic style.

• Salman Khan arrived in a sharp ink-blue suit paired with a matching shirt, showcasing his classic charm and strong screen presence.

• Johnny Depp exuded his signature artistic flair in a grey suit, dark shirt and a stylish scarf, capturing attention with his effortlessly cool persona.

Beyond Depp, Salman also interacted with other Hollywood talents, including Idris Elba and Edgar Ramirez, with fans flooding timelines with images of these powerhouse crossovers.

A Special Honour for Idris Elba-

A standout moment of the evening was Salman Khan taking the stage to present the Red Sea Honoree Award to Idris Elba. The festival’s official channels posted:
“Congratulations to actor and filmmaker Idris Elba for being honoured at #RedSeaIFF25 with the Red Sea Honoree Award, presented to him by Salman Khan.”

What’s Next for Salman Khan-

On the professional front, Salman is gearing up for his upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. Inspired by a chapter from India’s Most Fearless 3, the film explores the Indo-China conflict in the Galwan Valley. With his character poster already out, anticipation continues to build as fans await the first official look from the film.

The Salman–Depp encounter has not only captivated fans across Bollywood and Hollywood fandoms but has also added a memorable highlight to this year’s Red Sea Film Festival a meeting that will be replayed, reshared and celebrated for years to come.