Best Indian & international talents team up in Abu Dhabi for Prabhas’ Saaho
Top talent from three of the world’s leading film hubs have converged in Abu Dhabi for new action movie ‘Saaho’, proving that the Emirate is truly at the center of the world’s film industry.
Prabhas, Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor and Hollywood stunt legend Kenny Bates are all part of the cast and crew of ‘Saaho’, which is currently shooting at locations across Abu Dhabi.
H.E. Maryam Eid AlMheiri, CEO of Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi, said: “We are no strangers to international productions in Abu Dhabi, however ‘Saaho’ is a milestone for us as it illustrates the incredible reputation our Emirate now has on a global scale. The UAE sits at the crossroads of the world, geographically and culturally, with two-thirds of the global population within eight hours’ flying time – meaning we are literally at the center of the global movie industry. “
‘Saaho’, the seventh major Indian movie to be shot in Abu Dhabi, is a trilingual thriller written and directed by Sujeeth Reddy and produced by UV Creations.
Award-winning stunt director Kenny Bates is choreographing the film’s thrilling action scenes. Among the many hits Bates has worked on are ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’, ‘Pearl Harbor’, ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’, and ‘The Fast and the Furious’.
Prabhas said: “We are all excited to be shooting in Abu Dhabi – friends in the industry have told me that it’s an incredible filming destination boasting awe-inspiring landscapes, and it is certainly living up to that reputation. I’ve been impressed at the level of support we’ve received from the local crews, the fans, and the government, who are all going out of their way to make things as smooth as possible!”
Saaho will be the second longest Indian movie to be produced in Abu Dhabi after ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ last year. It will also be one of the most dynamic – the large-scale action scenes are expected to take about 20 days to shoot. It is the latest international film production to be shot in the Emirate.
