Fans of Salman Khan and the iconic Dabangg franchise have a major reason to celebrate — Dabangg 4 is officially in development. Arbaaz Khan, who has been closely associated with the franchise since its inception, recently confirmed that the fourth instalment is indeed happening, though the team has not locked in a timeline yet. The update has sparked excitement among fans who have been waiting since the 2019 release of Dabangg 3 to see Salman Khan reprise his much-loved role as the fearless and quirky cop, Chulbul Pandey.
In a conversation with Zoom, Arbaaz shared that while Dabangg 4 is in the pipeline, the makers are taking their time. “It’s something that is in the pipeline, but I don’t know the timeline,” he said. Responding to the constant inquiries about the film’s progress, he added, “Everybody’s patent question is when is Dabangg 4 going to come? So that’s my answer — it’s happening, but I can’t say when.”
Arbaaz further emphasised that the team is in no rush to push the project forward prematurely. “We’re working on it and no hurry. It is something that Salman and we will discuss and do. It will happen. I don’t know when, but whenever it happens, it’ll be something to look forward to,” he assured fans.
The Dabangg franchise has enjoyed immense popularity since the first film released in 2010. Directed by Abhinav Kashyap, the movie redefined the masala entertainer genre with its blend of action, emotion, humour, and swagger. Salman Khan’s portrayal of Chulbul Pandey complete with his signature belt-flip, cheeky one-liners, and larger-than-life persona made him an instant cultural icon. The film also introduced Sonakshi Sinha as Rajjo, who became a franchise regular.
Following the blockbuster success of the first film, Dabangg 2 arrived in 2012, this time directed by Arbaaz Khan himself. The third instalment, Dabangg 3, released in 2019 under the direction of Prabhu Deva, further explored Chulbul Pandey’s backstory.
Meanwhile, Salman Khan continues to stay active across television and film. He is currently hosting Bigg Boss 19, maintaining his strong presence on the small screen. On the film front, he was last seen in A.R. Murugadoss’ action drama Sikandar.
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Next, Salman is gearing up for Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The film, slated for a 2026 release, is expected to depict the events of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between India and China, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Army.
