If you were blown away by the sprawling international action of Pathaan, director Siddharth Anand shot the spy spectacle across eight countries. The film features the turquoise Mediterranean cliffs of Mallorca and historic plazas of Cadiz in Spain ('Besharam Rang'), the frozen ice plains of Lake Baikal in Siberia, the futuristic highways of Downtown Dubai, and hyper-modern soundstages in Mumbai.
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📋 Quick Facts: Shooting Spots at a Glance
| Spot Name | Real Landmark | State / Country | Key Scene | GPS Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sa Calobra & Port de Sóller, Mallorca | Torrent de Pareis, 07315 Escorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain | Balearic Islands, Spain | Besharam Rang & The Turquoise Mediterranean Beach Club | 39.8519, 2.7989 |
| Plaza de España & Waterfront Promenade, Cadiz | Plaza de España, 11006 Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain | Andalusia, Spain | Spanish Plaza Confrontations & Urban Romance | 36.5348, -6.2928 |
| Lake Baikal Frozen Ice Sheet, Siberia | Listvyanka, Irkutsk Oblast, Russian Federation 664520 | Siberia, Russia | High-Speed Motorcycle Duels on Frozen Glacial Ice | 53.5587, 108.1650 |
| Sheikh Zayed Road & Business Bay, Dubai | Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dubai, UAE | Downtown Dubai Highway Truck Chase & Helicopter Warfare | 25.1972, 55.2744 |
| Yash Raj Studios Soundstage Complex, Mumbai | Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053 | Maharashtra, India | Russian Fortress Heist & Tiger's Train Intervention | 19.1415, 72.8317 |
| Vieux-Port & Corniche Kennedy, Marseille | Quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France | Coastal Speedboat Escapes & Riviera Safehouses | 43.2965, 5.3698 |
📖 Narrative Storyline & Travel Flow
How the story travels across geographical landscapes from start to finish.
Mallorca Coves & Historic Cadiz
Pathaan tracks Pakistani ISI operative Rubai across luxury Spanish beach clubs, sparking explosive alliances and betrayals.
Lake Baikal & The Arctic Chase
High-velocity ice bikes and armored snowmobiles collide across the deepest frozen freshwater lake on Earth to recover the Raktbeej virus.
Dubai Skyscrapers & Moving Trucks
High-octane highway chases, aerial helicopter grappling, and rooftop missile interceptions in the heart of Downtown Dubai.
📍 Verified Filming Spots & Scene Guide
Each spot includes GPS coordinates, Google reviews, and real scene trivia.
Sa Calobra & Port de Sóller, Mallorca
The viral chartbuster 'Besharam Rang' where Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan dance in beachwear against sheer limestone sea cliffs was filmed in Sa Calobra and the dramatic coastal waters of Mallorca.
"Humein toh loot liya milke ishq walon ne... Besharam rang!"
Plaza de España & Waterfront Promenade, Cadiz
Portions of the Spanish courtship scenes and outdoor street dancing were filmed across the palm-fringed promenades of Cadiz, Europe's oldest continuously inhabited coastal city.
"Party agar Pathaan ke ghar rakhoge... toh mehmaannawazi ke liye Pathaan toh aayega!"
Lake Baikal Frozen Ice Sheet, Siberia
Pathaan became the first Indian movie to shoot high-speed action on Lake Baikal in Siberia, where special studded-tire motorbikes raced across 1.5-meter-thick transparent turquoise ice.
"Zinda hai... abhi Pathaan zinda hai!"
Sheikh Zayed Road & Business Bay, Dubai
The jaw-dropping sequence where Pathaan and Jim fight atop speeding fire trucks and grapple onto flying helicopters was shot on shut-down expressways in Downtown Dubai with Burj Khalifa visible in the skyline.
"Apni kursi ki peti baandh lo... mausam bigadne wala hai!"
Yash Raj Studios Soundstage Complex, Mumbai
The heavily guarded Russian vault where Pathaan and Rubai execute their Mission Impossible-style laser heist, as well as the collapsing train bridge where Salman Khan's Tiger makes his surprise cameo, were built on YRF's massive soundstages.
"Tiger ko bolna... Pathaan ko uski zaroorat padegi!"
Vieux-Port & Corniche Kennedy, Marseille
The European surveillance operations, safehouse rendezvous, and luxury marina speedboat sequences were shot along the historic Vieux-Port (Old Port) and rocky limestone calanques of Marseille in southern France.
"Ek soldier yeh nahi poochta desh ne uske liye kya kiya... woh poochta hai woh desh ke liye kya kar sakta hai."
🧭 Filming Spots Travel & Transit Planning Guide
Plan your route to these shooting spots with verified traveler reviews, best seasons, and airport transit advice.
| # | Spot Name | Destination | Rating | Best Season | Transit & Airport Tip | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sa Calobra & Port de Sóller, Mallorca | Mallorca, Spain | ⭐ 4.9 | May to October for warm swimming temperatures and crystal-clear turquoise waters. | Arrive early before 10:00 AM to enjoy the dramatic natural stone gorge before tourist excursion boats arrive. | |
| #2 | Plaza de España & Waterfront Promenade, Cadiz | Cadiz, Spain | ⭐ 4.8 | March to June and September to November for pleasant coastal breezes. | Climb the Tavira Tower (Torre Tavira) to experience the historic camera obscura projecting real-time city panoramas. | |
| #3 | Lake Baikal Frozen Ice Sheet, Siberia | Irkutsk, Russia | ⭐ 4.9 | January to March when the lake is completely frozen solid with breathtaking turquoise ice hummocks. | Hire registered Siberian hovercraft (Khivus) guides to safely travel over pressure ridges and deep-ice crevices. | |
| #4 | Sheikh Zayed Road & Business Bay, Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | ⭐ 4.8 | November to March for comfortable outdoor temperatures. | Visit the Sky Views Dubai glass slide and edge walk on the 53rd floor for an adrenaline rush overlooking the exact highways shot in the film. | |
| #5 | Yash Raj Studios Soundstage Complex, Mumbai | Mumbai, India | ⭐ 4.7 | October to March for visiting film tourism hubs across Mumbai. | Tourists can book Bollywood guided studio tours through MTDC to see how major VFX-heavy blockbusters are shot behind the scenes. | |
| #6 | Vieux-Port & Corniche Kennedy, Marseille | Marseille, France | ⭐ 4.7 | May to June and September to October for sunny Mediterranean weather without mid-summer crowds. | Take a boat tour from Vieux-Port to the Château d'If—the island prison made famous by Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo. |
🎬 Behind-The-Scenes Trivia
- ★ To shoot the historic train rooftop combat sequence uniting Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, YRF built a life-sized replica of a Russian passenger train on giant hydraulic motion bases inside their Mumbai studio.
- ★ During the shoot on frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia, temperatures dropped below -25°C. Crew members had to keep camera batteries inside thermal heat packs to prevent them from freezing instantly between takes.
- ★ The Dubai government granted unprecedented permission to shut down sections of downtown highways and bridges for three consecutive days to film the explosive truck and helicopter chase sequence.
- ★ Pathaan achieved massive historical significance by breaking almost every box-office record in Hindi cinema history, becoming the first Hindi film to cross ₹1,000 crore worldwide in original theatrical release.
✈️ How to Plan Your Visit & Travel Reality
Nearest Transit: Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) for Mallorca; Dubai International Airport (DXB) for Dubai; Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) for Lake Baikal; Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) for French Riviera.
Best Time to Visit: May to October for Mallorca and Mediterranean Spain; November to March for Dubai; January to March for Siberian frozen ice landscapes.
Local Tip: If visiting Mallorca to see the 'Besharam Rang' cove at Sa Calobra, consider booking a ferry from Port de Sóller to avoid driving the narrow 12-hairpin mountain pass road during peak summer.
Official Tourism Resource: Official Spain Tourism Mallorca Guide →
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Filming & Travel)
The blockbuster song 'Besharam Rang' featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone was filmed along the turquoise Mediterranean coves of Sa Calobra and Port de Sóller in Mallorca, Spain, with additional scenes in Cadiz.
Yes, Pathaan made Indian cinema history by filming high-speed motorcycle and snowmobile chase sequences on top of the 1.5-meter-thick frozen ice sheet of Lake Baikal in Siberia.
The high-octane truck chase and helicopter stunts were filmed on closed expressways in Downtown Dubai with the iconic Burj Khalifa and Business Bay skyscrapers in the background.
The iconic train fight featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan's Tiger cameo was shot on a specialized moving train set mounted on hydraulic gimbals inside Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai.
Director Siddharth Anand shot Pathaan across eight countries including Spain, Russia (Siberia), the United Arab Emirates (Dubai), France, Italy, Afghanistan, Turkey, and India.
A lifelong Indian cinema archivist, Dinesh personally investigates call sheets, director notes, and satellite telemetry to verify authentic coordinates for Pathaan. All spot elevations, access roads, and transit advisories are vetted for genuine travel accuracy.
