Salman Khan & John Abraham Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Salman Khan and John Abraham appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 2006 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Pathaan (2023 — 7.0/10). Films span Baabul (2006) through Pathaan (2023).
The Salman Khan & John Abraham partnership
After 16 years apart, they came back together for Pathaan (2023). They didn't share a set between 2007 and 2023. From Baabul (2006) to Pathaan (2023).
Their most recent film, Pathaan, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. Pathaan is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Baabul; the 2020s to Pathaan. Salman Khan acted in every film; John Abraham acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
Partnership facts
- Salman Khan personally called John Abraham to offer him the role in 'Baabul' (2006). John was surprised because they had never worked together before, and Salman told him, 'I think you're perfect for this part.'
- In 'Salaam-e-Ishq' (2007), Salman and John played best friends who constantly prank each other. The film's director said they improvised most of their banter on set, feeding off each other's comic timing without rehearsing.
- Despite making only three films together, Salman and John have remained close friends off-screen. John has said Salman is one of the first people he calls when he needs advice, and they often meet for dinner even when not working.
- John Abraham said about Salman Khan: 'He is the most generous co-star I have ever worked with. On the set of 'Pathaan', he made sure I had everything I needed, even my own vanity van.'
- Their pairing in 'Pathaan' (2023) created a massive box office ripple: the film earned over 1050 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever at the time. It also revived the 'spy universe' trend in Bollywood, directly inspiring Yash Raj Films to fast-track sequels for 'Tiger' and 'War'.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.3/10.
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Pathaan (7.0/10).
- Baabul
- Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love
- Pathaan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 17 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Salman Khan had 59 films behind them; John Abraham had 13.
Before Baabul, Salman Khan had starred in 59 films, including Baghban (2003) and Phir Milenge (2004).
After Pathaan, Salman Khan went on to appear in 5 more films, including The B****di (2025) and Baby John (2024).
Before Baabul, John Abraham had starred in 13 films, including Agraharathil Kazhutai (1977) and Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005).
After Pathaan, John Abraham went on to appear in 4 more films, including The Diplomat (2025) and Tehran (2025).
Collaboration Journey
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