We have already welcomed back Salman Khan (Chulbul Pandey) and Sonakshi Sinha (Rajjo) and Now the time has come to meet the man who will unleash ruin in their lives in Dabangg 3 – the film's villain Sudeep Kiccha. Sharing the first look of Dabangg 3's villain, Salman stated, "Villain jitna bada ho, usse bhidne mein utna hi mazaa aata hai. Introducing Sudeep Kiccha (Balli) in 'Dabangg 3'."

Sudeep, the Kannada superstar, will be found in Hindi film again in the Prabhudheva directorial. Wearing a suit with the background up in flames, Sudeep looks every bit the larger-than-life bad guy that Dabangg franchise demands.

Discussing why he chose to play a villain in the Salman Khan-starrer, Sudeep stated, "I had to look bigger than him, and that was the biggest responsibility. Otherwise, it will look like he is hitting a child. He (Salman's character) has to defeat a man who looks bigger and stronger than him, that's when the hero will stand out. And, I think that was a challenge for me."

Prior Sonu Sood and Prakash Raj played the baddies in Dabangg films. Discussing how he gelled with Salman, he said in another meeting, "We (Salman and him) share comparative contemplations.  In such people's presence, it's better to be quiet and learn. He is a good guy and a very sweet person. If he likes you, he really likes you. Otherwise, you don't exist."

Dabangg 3 is a starting point story of sorts as it returns us to what made Chulbul the Robinhood Pandey of his area. The film will likewise be the debut of Mahesh Majrekar's little girl Siaee.

Dabangg 3 – likewise featuring Arbaaz Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Pramod Khanna – will release on December 20.