Dabangg was directed by Abhinav Kashyap and produced by Arbaaz Khan. Arbaaz Khan became a director with the sequel Dabangg 2, however Dabangg 3 is not being directed by Arbaaz Khan. According to reports, the Khan brothers approached a couple of directors for the Dabangg franchise.

Arbaaz Khan has now officially onfirmed that Prabudeva will be directing Dabangg 3. Dabgangg 3 will feature Salman Khan in the lead role. Sonakshi Sinha has been confirmed as one of the actresses of the film. Sunny Leone may replace Malaika Arrora for an item number.