The Red Sea International Film Festival 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, delivered one of its most talked-about moments this year when Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Hollywood icon Johnny Depp were seen meeting and interacting at the event. The brief exchange between the two actors quickly went viral, prompting massive fan reactions across social platforms and triggering global trends. The Red Sea International Film Festival has rapidly become a key platform for global cinema, drawing talent from various industries. Even in an environment filled with major stars, the sight of Salman Khan and Johnny Depp together stood out as one of the festival’s most unexpected highlights. Red Sea Film Festival 2025: Salman Khan Poses with Johnny Depp, Honours Idris Elba on Global Stage (View Pics).

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A widely shared image from the event showed the two actors greeting each other, sparking immediate conversation online. For many fans, it represented a rare crossover between Bollywood and Hollywood on one of the world’s biggest cultural stages. Red Sea Film Festival 2025: Alia Bhatt and Hend Sabry Receive Prestigious Golden Globes Honour (View Pics).

Social Media Erupts

Within minutes, hashtags like #SalmanKhan, #JohnnyDepp, #BollywoodMeetsHollywood and #RedSeaIFF began trending on X (formerly Twitter). Fans celebrated the moment, calling it a “dream crossover” and “a frame for the history books.”

Salman and Depp in one frame!

What a Frame!

The meeting between the two stars has also sparked speculation about potential future collaborations, with fans flooding social media with theories and wishlists. While no project involving the two actors has been announced, the image alone has fueled excitement across global fan communities.

A Significant Cultural Moment

Industry observers note that moments like this underline the increasing cultural exchange between Indian and global cinema. Film festivals such as Red Sea IFF continue to provide opportunities for collaboration, networking and creative exchange across borders.

For now, the Salman–Depp moment stands as one of the most talked-about highlights of the festival, showcasing the enduring power of celebrity interactions to unite fans worldwide.

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