Bollywood Sultan aka Salman Khan has confirmed that he will be featuring in the sequel of his acclaimed blockbuster ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’.

In the 2015 comedy-drama, Khan featured as a man, who embarks on a journey to take a mute six-year-old Pakistani girl (Harshaali Malhotra) separated in India from her parents, back to her hometown in the neighbouring country.

The film was directed by Kabir Khan and penned by noted screenwriter KV Vijayendra Prasad.

Salman announced the sequel at a special event of filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s upcoming movie ‘RRR’ on Sunday evening, ANI reported by Mumbai.

The event was hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, the superstar who said he has a strong bond with Rajamouli.

“I have a strong relationship with Rajamouli and his father, as he wrote ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ and soon we will be working together again for ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2’, ” Khan said.

Salman was joined by Rajamouli and the film’s cast, led by Jr NTR, Ajay Devgn, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, who features in a special role in the Telugu period actioner, was also present.

‘RRR’ narrates a fictional tale about two freedom fighters in the early 20th century – Alluri Sitarama Raju, played by Charan and Komaram Bheem, played by Jr NTR.

The film is scheduled for a January 7 release.