'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.

"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.