Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan Win The Viral 2016 Throwback Trend; Director Ali Abbas Zafar Brought Karan-Arjun Together

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are arguably Bollywood’s most intriguing duo — friends turned frenemies turned friends again! Whenever their names are mentioned, headlines follow, and this time, it’s due to a viral trend from 2016. After director Ali Abbas Zafar shared a decade-old photo of the superstars, fans are now craving a film featuring both of them. Interestingly, SRK and Salman have already unofficially participated in this nostalgia trip, igniting the 2016 trend once more.

Salman Khan & Shah Rukh Khan Wing 2016 Throwback Viral Trend

Although neither superstar posted about the trend directly, Ali Abbas Zafar’s nostalgic post has put them back in the spotlight. The director, close to both actors, shared a memorable picture from 2016 where Salman and Shah Rukh were seen hugging, just before the release of Sultan. Captioned simply with “2016 . SULTAN & RAEES,” the photo originally surfaced on Ali’s social media and quickly became a talking point again.

2016 . SULTAN & RAEES ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ipe9dgeRlj

— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) January 22, 2026

Fans REACT To The Khans Joining The 2016 Viral Trend

Fans are now eager for a collaboration, with many asking if something is in the works. Comments flood the post, with fans wondering about a Tiger vs. Pathaan showdown, and some urging Ali Abbas Zafar to team up with Salman once more. One fan asked, “Kuch planning chalra kya bhai,” while another inquired, “Tiger vs. Pathaan…??” Others expressed their anticipation for a sequel to Sultan, asking, “Sir Sultan 2 aayegi ???”

SRK-Salman’s Upcoming Projects

As for their current projects, Shah Rukh Khan is set to star in Siddharth Anand’s King. It also features Suhana Khan, Anil Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, and Raghav Juyal. The film’s release date has been teased by Anand on social media, and it’s expected later this year. Meanwhile, Salman Khan will be seen in Apoorva Lakhia’s Battle of Galwan, scheduled to hit theatres on April 17.

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