Salman Khan's Chulbul Pandey to make a comeback; shooting of 'Dabangg 3' to begin soon

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Here is some good news for Salman Khan fans. The third installment of the actor's much-loved Dabangg franchise will go on the floors soon.

According to media reports, the shooting of the movie will begin in April in Madhya Pradesh. While Salman Khan will reprise his role as the corrupt cop with a heart, Chulbul Pandey, Sonakshi Sinha will reprise the role of his love interest Rajjo.

Arbaaz Khan, who is the producer of the franchise and directed the second installment, reportedly confirmed that the shooting will begin in the first week of April. The shooting is expected to be completed in four months. Arbaaz Khan has also revealed that parts of the movie will be shot in Mumbai.

Dabangg 3 will have South Indian actor Sudeep playing the antagonist. Sudeep shot to fame with his roles in Baahubali: The Beginning and Eega.

According to sources, a team has conducted a recce in Jaipur to scout places to shoot a song.

Currently, Salman Khan is busy with his upcoming move Bharat, which is an official adaptation of the 2014 South Korean movie Ode to My Father. Bharat, which also stars Katrina Kaif, Tabu, Disha Patani and Jackie Shroff in the lead, is scheduled to be released on June 5.