12 Facts About Dabangg 2

1.

Dabangg 2 serves as a sequel to the 2010 film Dabangg and is the second part in the highly successful Dabangg franchise.

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2.

Abhinav Kashyap, who directed Dabangg 2, refused to direct the film citing unknown reasons; following this, Arbaaz Khan decided to make his directorial debut.

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3.

Dabangg 2 theatrically released in India on 21 December 2012 during the Christmas festival.

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4.

Dabangg 2 meets Rajjo and Makkhi while they are leaving a temple where Makkhi is shot by Bachcha, and Rajjo is pushed off the temple stairs.

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5.

Chulbul Pandey, Khan's character in Dabangg 2 appeared in StarPlus soap Diya Aur Baati Hum to promote the film.

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6.

Dabangg 2 was screened at the Ketnav theatre in Khar, a western Mumbai suburb, on 17 December 2012.

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7.

Dabangg 2 released in 3500 screens in India and 450 screens overseas on 21 December 2012.

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8.

Dabangg 2 had the highest screen count for any film in India and worldwide, surpassing that of Ek Tha Tiger.

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9.

Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said "Dabangg 2 has Salman Khan, Salman Khan and Salman Khan plus entertainment, entertainment and entertainment in large doses".

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10.

Filmfare stated "Dabangg 2 is a fanboy's dream and wouldn't disappoint the first comer either".

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11.

Simon Abrams of The Village Voice said "before they really screw up [the film], Dabangg 2's creators do a good job of not taking themselves too seriously".

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12.

Dabangg 2 was the second-highest grosser of the year behind Ek Tha Tiger.

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