Indian producer Rahul Bali has proposed making the film SILAA - the first Indian film shot in majestic caves in Quang Tri, Vietnam.
SILAA takes place mainly in famous scenic spots such as Hang Son Doong, Dong Hoi (Quang Tri), Ninh Binh, Cao Bang, Ha Long (Quang Ninh), Ba Na and Hoi An (Da Nang city).
The film officially started filming in July 2025 and is expected to be released in 2026, aiming for a global release. The film brings together a cast of famous actors, with the participation of Harshvardhan Rane and Sadia Khateeb in the main roles.
SILAA is a highlight in the film relationship between the two countries, and at the same time the most effective way to enhance cultural cooperation and promote Vietnamese tourism, Mr. Rahul Bali shared.
At the same time, calling the film "an effort to introduce the beauty of Vietnam to the world through Indian cinema - Bollywood".
Omung Kumar, the main director of SILAA, conducted a survey of filming locations in Phong Nha - Ke Bang in 2024, conquering a number of caves such as Son Doong cave, Tien cave...
This will be the most magical and challenging film I have ever made... never before been filmed here. The survey for this film is definitely not for the discouraged..., director Omung Kumar expressed.
SILAA is a successful sequel project to the film Love in Vietnam - the first co-production between Vietnam and India, which was just released at the Danang Asian Film Festival (DANIFF) on July 1.
Previously, the film Love in Vietnam caused a big stir when it was announced at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
With a budget of up to 4 million USD (more than 100 billion VND), the film has the participation of famous stars such as Kha Ngan (Vietnam), Avneet Kaur and Shantanu Maheshwari (India). The film was filmed at a series of famous landmarks such as Da Lat, Da Nang, Hoi An, Phu Yen, Nha Trang, Ha Long...
According to the plan, the film will continue to be released in a series of major markets such as North America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and India... in September 2025.
From the success of Love in Vietnam and the promising start of the film project "SILAA", Vietnamese cinema continues to be expected to become a bridge to bring the country's image closer to international friends.
The cooperation with Bollywood - the world's second most influential film industry - not only opens up promotional opportunities but also creates a strong push for Vietnam's film and tourism industry.
