<p>Superstar Salman Khan has confirmed that he will be featuring in the sequel of his acclaimed blockbuster <em>Bajrangi Bhaijaan</em>.</p>.<p>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.</p>.<p>The film was directed by Kabir Khan and penned by noted screenwriter KV Vijayendra Prasad.</p>.<p>Khan announced the sequel at a special event of filmmaker SS Rajamouli's upcoming movie <em>RRR </em>on Sunday evening.</p>.<p>At the event, which was hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, the superstar said he has a strong bond with Rajamouli, as his father had penned the much-loved blockbuster.</p>.<p>"I have a strong relationship with Rajamouli and his father, as he wrote 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and soon we will be working together again for <em>Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2</em>," Khan said.</p>.<p>When Johar asked if he was confirming that a sequel of <em>Bajrangi Bhaijaan</em> was underway, the 55-year-old actor said, "Yes, but now the focus should be on <em>RRR</em>."</p>.<p>Khan was joined by Rajamouli and the film's cast, led by Jr NTR and Ram Charan. Alia Bhatt, who features in a special role in the Telugu period actioner, was also present.</p>.<p><em>RRR </em>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.</p>.<p>The film is scheduled for a January 7 release.</p>
<p>Superstar Salman Khan has confirmed that he will be featuring in the sequel of his acclaimed blockbuster <em>Bajrangi Bhaijaan</em>.</p>.<p>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.</p>.<p>The film was directed by Kabir Khan and penned by noted screenwriter KV Vijayendra Prasad.</p>.<p>Khan announced the sequel at a special event of filmmaker SS Rajamouli's upcoming movie <em>RRR </em>on Sunday evening.</p>.<p>At the event, which was hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, the superstar said he has a strong bond with Rajamouli, as his father had penned the much-loved blockbuster.</p>.<p>"I have a strong relationship with Rajamouli and his father, as he wrote 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and soon we will be working together again for <em>Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2</em>," Khan said.</p>.<p>When Johar asked if he was confirming that a sequel of <em>Bajrangi Bhaijaan</em> was underway, the 55-year-old actor said, "Yes, but now the focus should be on <em>RRR</em>."</p>.<p>Khan was joined by Rajamouli and the film's cast, led by Jr NTR and Ram Charan. Alia Bhatt, who features in a special role in the Telugu period actioner, was also present.</p>.<p><em>RRR </em>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.</p>.<p>The film is scheduled for a January 7 release.</p>