<p>There's no denying the fact that 2021 was an eventful year for Salman Khan. 'Bhai' became the talk of the town when his Eid release <em>Radhe</em> opened to a thunderous response on OTT despite receiving mixed reviews. He returned to the theatres in November when <em>Antim</em>, which featured him in an extended cameo, overpowered John Abraham's <em>Satyameva Jayate 2</em> at the box office.<br /><br />In the wake of an increase in Omicron cases, Bollywood's 'Sultan' might not have a release this year due to the Covid-19 restrictions put in place in various states. He has a few big projects lined up for release, however, which may help him remain a force to reckon with in the days to come. Based on what is known so far, here is a look at his strategy to dominate Bollywood.</p>.<p><strong>Franchise magic</strong><br /><br />It's no secret that the franchise has emerged as a success formula over the past few years. Salman consolidated his standing as a mass hero with the <em>Dabangg</em> series, which was set in the Hindi heartland. Similarly, Akshay Kumar managed to score box office hits with the <em>Housefull</em> franchise. Salman is set to apply this technique to keep the momentum going as he will be seen alongside Katrina Kaif in <em>Tiger 3</em>, the third instalment of that franchise. It is touted to be bigger and better than previous installments and is likely to cater to a mass audience. <em>Tiger 3</em> might hit the screens in December if the Covid-19 situation improves.</p>.<p><strong>Family favourite</strong><br /><br />Salman enjoys a strong fan following among family audiences courtesy of his work in films such as <em>Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!</em> and <em>Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo</em>. He is set to reconnect with this section with <em>Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali</em>, backed by Sajid Nadiadwala. It is touted to be a remake of the Tamil movie <em>Veeram</em> and reportedly revolves around the life of a bachelor who lives with his brothers. It stars Pooja Hegde as the leading lady and marks her first collaboration with 'Bhai'. The <em>Race 3</em> hero will also be teaming up with Telugu star Venkatesh for an action-comedy with a family setting.</p>.<p><strong>Not 'massy' all the time</strong><br /><br /><em>Bajrangi Bhaijaan</em>, which hit the screens in 2015, proved to be a departure from Salman's 'massy' image as it featured him in the role of a simpleton and had no scope for filmi heroism. He reunited with the film's director Kabir Khan for <em>Tubelight</em> but things didn't go as planned as the flick underperformed at the box office. The setback notwithstanding, Salman is set to play a simpleton again in the recently-announced <em>Bajrangi Bhaijaan</em> sequel that will be written by K Vijayendra Prasad, who penned the first film. Kabir Khan, however, may not direct the film.</p>.<p><strong>Cameo magic and a reunion </strong><br /><br />Salman, who acted alongside Shah Rukh Khan in films such as <em>Karan Arjun</em> and <em>Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam</em>, is set to reunite with Bollywood's 'King' for <em>Pathan</em>. The <em>Andaz Apna Apna</em> hero will appear as 'Tiger' in the Siddharth Anand-helmed movie. SRK, on the other hand, will be seen alongside 'Hindustan Ka Bhai' in <em>Tiger 3</em>. Salman recently hinted that the two might soon collaborate for a full-fledged project in the coming months if things go as planned.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>There's no denying the fact that 2021 was an eventful year for Salman Khan. 'Bhai' became the talk of the town when his Eid release <em>Radhe</em> opened to a thunderous response on OTT despite receiving mixed reviews. He returned to the theatres in November when <em>Antim</em>, which featured him in an extended cameo, overpowered John Abraham's <em>Satyameva Jayate 2</em> at the box office.<br /><br />In the wake of an increase in Omicron cases, Bollywood's 'Sultan' might not have a release this year due to the Covid-19 restrictions put in place in various states. He has a few big projects lined up for release, however, which may help him remain a force to reckon with in the days to come. Based on what is known so far, here is a look at his strategy to dominate Bollywood.</p>.<p><strong>Franchise magic</strong><br /><br />It's no secret that the franchise has emerged as a success formula over the past few years. Salman consolidated his standing as a mass hero with the <em>Dabangg</em> series, which was set in the Hindi heartland. Similarly, Akshay Kumar managed to score box office hits with the <em>Housefull</em> franchise. Salman is set to apply this technique to keep the momentum going as he will be seen alongside Katrina Kaif in <em>Tiger 3</em>, the third instalment of that franchise. It is touted to be bigger and better than previous installments and is likely to cater to a mass audience. <em>Tiger 3</em> might hit the screens in December if the Covid-19 situation improves.</p>.<p><strong>Family favourite</strong><br /><br />Salman enjoys a strong fan following among family audiences courtesy of his work in films such as <em>Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!</em> and <em>Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo</em>. He is set to reconnect with this section with <em>Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali</em>, backed by Sajid Nadiadwala. It is touted to be a remake of the Tamil movie <em>Veeram</em> and reportedly revolves around the life of a bachelor who lives with his brothers. It stars Pooja Hegde as the leading lady and marks her first collaboration with 'Bhai'. The <em>Race 3</em> hero will also be teaming up with Telugu star Venkatesh for an action-comedy with a family setting.</p>.<p><strong>Not 'massy' all the time</strong><br /><br /><em>Bajrangi Bhaijaan</em>, which hit the screens in 2015, proved to be a departure from Salman's 'massy' image as it featured him in the role of a simpleton and had no scope for filmi heroism. He reunited with the film's director Kabir Khan for <em>Tubelight</em> but things didn't go as planned as the flick underperformed at the box office. The setback notwithstanding, Salman is set to play a simpleton again in the recently-announced <em>Bajrangi Bhaijaan</em> sequel that will be written by K Vijayendra Prasad, who penned the first film. Kabir Khan, however, may not direct the film.</p>.<p><strong>Cameo magic and a reunion </strong><br /><br />Salman, who acted alongside Shah Rukh Khan in films such as <em>Karan Arjun</em> and <em>Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam</em>, is set to reunite with Bollywood's 'King' for <em>Pathan</em>. The <em>Andaz Apna Apna</em> hero will appear as 'Tiger' in the Siddharth Anand-helmed movie. SRK, on the other hand, will be seen alongside 'Hindustan Ka Bhai' in <em>Tiger 3</em>. Salman recently hinted that the two might soon collaborate for a full-fledged project in the coming months if things go as planned.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
