Military support for 'Race 3' included a Blackhawk helicopter, Oshkosh trucks, NIMR military vehicles, and Humvees.
New images featuring a variety of locations in Abu Dhabi while filming Race 3 – have been released, coinciding with the movies theatrical release.
The film, directed by Remo DSouza, also marked the return of Hollywood stunt director Tom Struthers, who relied on the help of the UAE Armed Forces for the action sequences. Struthers also worked on Tiger Zinda Hai last year. Military support for Race 3 included a Blackhawk helicopter, Oshkosh trucks, NIMR military vehicles, and Humvees.
The action thriller is the latest international production to be shot in Abu Dhabi, filming at nine locations over 23 days. The behind-the-scenes images show the stars at Abu Dhabi landmarks such as Emirates Palace, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Emirates Steel, Nation Towers, Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi Global Market and Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi. Also featured is a picture of the helicopter used in the movie from Falcon Aviation.
Race 3 is the third film in the thriller and action franchise starring, Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandes, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Daisy Shah and Saqib Saleem. It was produced by Salman Khan Films & Tips Industries Ltd.
twofour54 provided production services as well as the support of its government and travel Services department and four interns also worked on the project. Salman Khan Films and Tips Industries Ltd. is also taking advantage of the 30% rebate on production spend in the Emirate from Abu Dhabi Film Commission.
Race 3 is the fifth Bollywood movie to be shot in Abu Dhabi, following Tiger Zinda Hai, Dishoom, Bang Bang and Baby. It is also one of three major international productions to film in the Emirate this year, along with the latest in Tom Cruises action franchise Mission: Impossible Fallout, and Saaho, starring pan-India star Prabhas.
