Directed by Prabhu Deva, the third installment served as both a prequel and a sequel.
A more significant controversy arose with the release of . In the wake of the 2019 Pulwama attack, tensions between India and Pakistan led to a ban on Pakistani artists in Indian cinema. Consequently, the makers of "Dabangg 3" decided to drop the voice of renowned Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan from two songs he had already recorded for the film. This decision was met with widespread disappointment in Pakistan and sparked a debate about the role of art in times of political tension, even though Khan himself later stated he had no hard feelings towards Salman Khan. dabangg pk.com
