Kichcha Sudeep Shoots Dabangg 3 Climax, Fight With Salman Khan

Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep has been roped in to play baddie in Salman Khan starring Dabangg 3, and now the actor revealed that shooting for the climax of the film is complete, which involved "Bare Body".

Kichcha Sudeep plays the antagonist in Dabangg 3, which is being directed by Prabhudeva. It marks the return of Salman in one of his most popular characters Chulbul Pandey and also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Mahesh Manjrekar's daughter Ashwami.

Sudeep took to Twitter and wrote: "Climax shoot for Dabangg3 has been very hectic yet a great experience." He further added that a massive set was erected for the climax shoot. "Bare body fight against Salman Khan is the least I had ever thought of doing, ever. Yeah I do carry a little confidence today and I'm enjoying it," he wrote.

Dabangg 3 is slated for Christmas release and will hit screens on December 20. The film was previously expected to clash with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra, which has now been postponed to 2020.

Dabangg 3 will also mark the return of Arbaaz Khan as Makhanchand Pandey (Makkhi). Arbaaz had directed Dabangg 2 while the first film was directed by Abhinav Kashyap.

Meanwhile, Sudeep has a slew of releases in Kannada this year. His most awaited action thriller Pailwan is gearing up for release soon. He has also essayed a crucial role in megastar Chiranjeevi starrer Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.