'Dabangg 2' to release on December 21

The film is a sequel to the 2010 blockbuster of the same name and is being directed by Salman's younger brother Arbaaz Khan.

Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha in 'Dabangg'

"Well for all the Chulbul Pandey fans... 'Dabangg' 2 is almost 60 per cent complete, we resume shoot after the promotion and release of 'Ek Tha Tiger'. "Dabangg 2 is slated for an end of the year Christmas release... 21st Dec 2012," he posted on his Twitter page.

"Dabangg 2" will also star Vinod Khanna and Prakash Raj.u00a0