Principal photography for Saaho began in August 2017. Filming took place in India, United Arab Emirates, Romania and Austria. Produced on a budget of ₹350 crore (US$46 million), it is one of the most expensive Indian films ever produced. The film’s soundtrack was released under the banner T-Series. Saaho was released in India in theatres and IMAX on 30 August 2019. The film received mostly negative reviews from critics who criticised the writing, length, editing, screenplay and music, though the cast performances, visuals, cinematography and action sequences received praise. The film grossed over ₹433 crore (US$57 million) at the worldwide box office against its budget of ₹350 crore (US$46 million) and was the second highest-grossing Indian film of the year.