Bollywood’s two powerhouse stars Sunny Deol and Salman Khan are finally coming together on screen after almost three decades. The news broke on November 20 2025 confirming that Salman will appear in an extended special appearance in Sunny Deol’s upcoming emotional drama Gabru slated for a March 13 2026 release. Is Salman Khan part of Gabru? According to Bollywood Hungama the makers needed a star who could amplify the film’s emotional weight. Salman Khan fit the bill perfectly and after hearing the script he agreed without hesitation. A source revealed “Salman loved the part and its contribution to the film. He quietly shot the film more than a year ago and it has shaped up well.” The cameo is described as “all heart” adorable and highly entertaining featuring three full scenes that extend his presence beyond a brief glimpse. This is the first time the two legends share screen space; they previously worked together only in Jeet (1996) and were part of Heroes (2008) but never crossed paths on screen. What is Gabru about? Gabru is an emotional action‑drama that follows a man’s journey of sacrifice duty and redemption. The film directed by Shashank Udapurkar and produced by Vishal Rana highlights Sunny Deol’s signature style of high‑octane action mixed with deep sentiment. The narrative revolves around themes of courage conscience and compassion values that both Sunny Deol and Salman Khan have often embodied on screen. The once in a lifetime moment for fans For fans this reunion is a dream come true. Sunny Deol’s recent successes Gadar 2 (2023) and Jaat (2025) have reinforced his box‑office dominance while Salman Khan’s schedule is already packed with Border 2 Raja Shivaji and Battle of Galwan in 2026. The friendship between the two actors nurtured over years of mutual respect adds genuine warmth to the cameo. Salman’s affection for the Deol family Dharmendra Sunny and Bobby was cited as a reason he took the role despite his busy lineup. Story Highlights Extended cameo: Salman Khan does a full‑hearted three‑scene special appearance in Gabru. First screen together: Sunny Deol and Salman Khan share screen space for the first time (after Jeet 1996 Heroes 2008). Release: Gabru hits theatres on 13 March 2026 produced by Vishal Rana directed by Shashank Udapurkar. Gabru blends Sunny Deol’s classic heroism with Salman Khan’s charismatic charm delivering an emotional story of courage conscience and redemption—plus a once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment for fans.