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{{Short description|2010 film directed by Abhinav Kashyap}}
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{{Infobox film
| name           = Dabangg
| image          = Dabangg poster.jpg
| alt            = Theatrical release poster of Dabangg.
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director       = [[Abhinav Kashyap|Abhinav Singh Kashyap]]
| writer         = {{Plainlist|
*Dilip Shukla
*Abhinav Singh Kashyap
}}
| producer       = {{Plainlist|
*[[Arbaaz Khan]]
*[[Malaika Arora Khan]]
*[[Dhilin Mehta]]
}}
| starring       = {{Plainlist|
*[[Salman Khan]]
*[[Sonakshi Sinha]]
*Arbaaz Khan
}}
| cinematography = [[Mahesh Limaye]]
| editing        = Pranav V. Dhiwar
| music          = '''Songs:'''<br />[[Sajid–Wajid]]<br />[[Lalit Pandit]]<br />'''Score:'''<br />[[Sandeep Shirodkar]]
| released       = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|9|10}}
| studio         = [[Arbaaz Khan Productions]]<br />[[Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision]]
| distributor    = Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision
| runtime        = 126 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dabangg (12A) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/dabangg-2010-0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108234157/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/dabangg-2010-0 |archive-date=8 January 2014 |access-date=12 December 2012 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
| country        = India
| language       = Hindi
| budget         = {{INR|link=yes}}41&nbsp;crore<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Biggest Profit Makers 2010 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2409&nCat=box_office_news |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109002220/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2409&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=9 January 2014 |website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
| gross          = {{Estimation}} <!--Per WT:ICTF consensus-->{{INR|221.14 crore}}<ref name="boi">{{Cite web |title=Dabangg Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/dabangg/box-office/ |access-date=13 October 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=10 September 2010 }}</ref>
}}
'''''Dabangg''''' ({{Translation|Fearless}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action comedy film]] directed by [[Abhinav Kashyap|Abhinav Singh Kashyap]] and produced by [[Malaika Arora]] and [[Arbaaz Khan]] under Arbaaz Khan Productions with [[Dhilin Mehta]] under [[Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision]]. The film stars [[Salman Khan]], [[Sonakshi Sinha]] (in her acting debut) Arbaaz Khan and [[Sonu Sood]] in the lead roles, while [[Om Puri]], [[Dimple Kapadia]], [[Vinod Khanna]], [[Anupam Kher]], [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] and [[Mahie Gill]] featuring in supporting roles. The film marks the debut of Arbaaz Khan as a producer and Kashyap as a director. Arora makes a special appearance in the song "[[Munni Badnaam Hui]]".
''Dabangg'' is set in the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It was made with a budget of {{INR}}30 crore and marketed at {{INR}}12&nbsp;crore. The film was shot primarily in the town of [[Wai, Maharashtra|Wai]] in [[Maharashtra]], while other major scenes were shot in the [[United Arab Emirates]].
''Dabangg'' was released during [[Eid al-Fitr|Eid]] on 10 September 2010 in nearly 2,100 cinemas worldwide, where it received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the cast performances (especially Khan and Sood), action sequences, soundtrack and humour. It went on to gross {{INR|219 crore}} ({{US$|{{To USD|2190|IND|year=2011|round=yes}} million|long=no}}) worldwide and became the [[List of Bollywood films of 2010|highest-grossing Hindi film of 2010]].<ref name="boi" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Box Office 2010 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=318&catName=MjAxMA== |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116002252/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=318&catName=MjAxMA%3D%3D |archive-date=16 January 2013 |access-date=28 August 2015 |website=Box Office India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 December 2011 |title=Top Ten All Time Worldwide Grossers |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3760&nCat= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419181122/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3760&nCat= |archive-date=19 April 2012 |access-date=2 December 2011 |website=Box Office India}}</ref>
''Dabangg'' has won [[List of accolades received by Dabangg|several awards]]—the [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]] and six [[Filmfare Awards]], including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]] and [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] (Sinha). The film was remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Osthe]]'' and in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Gabbar Singh (film)|Gabbar Singh]]''. It was followed by [[Dabangg (film series)|two sequels]]: ''[[Dabangg 2]]'' (2012) and ''[[Dabangg 3]]'' (2019). The latter serves as a partial prequel, describing a flashback which formed the events of ''Dabangg'' itself.
== Plot ==
Chulbul Pandey is a young boy who lives with his younger half-brother Makkhanchand "Makkhi" Pandey, stepfather Prajapati Pandey and mother Naina Devi in [[Lalganj, Uttar Pradesh]]. Chulbul has a troubled relationship with Prajapati and Makkhi. After 21 years, Chulbul becomes a cop and calls himself as ''[[Robin Hood]]'' Pandey, where he still lives with his family. Makkhi is in love with Nirmala, whose father Masterji opposes their relationship. Chulbul falls in love with a girl named Rajjo, whom he meets during a police chase culminating in an [[Encounter killing|encounter]].
A corrupt political leader named Chedi Singh meets Chulbul and both quickly become enemies. Makkhi asks Prajapati to arrange his marriage with Nirmala, but Prajapati refuses because he needs money to repay the loans he took to make his factory and believes that he can acquire money through his son marrying a rich girl. In desperate need of money, Makkhi steals some cash from Chulbul's cupboard and gives the stolen cash to Masterji, hoping that he will permit Makkhi to marry Nirmala.
Meanwhile, Chulbul proposes marriage to Rajjo, who rejects as she has to take care of her drunkard father Hariya. Chulbul arrives home to find his mother Naini Devi dead, where he goes to Prajapati to make peace as he is the only family left. However, Prajapati rejects and despises him as an outcast. Makkhi invites Chulbul to his marriage with Nirmala, where Chulbul convinces Hariya to marry Rajjo. Hariya commits suicide as he knows that Rajjo will not marry anyone while he is alive. Chulbul takes Rajjo to Makkhi's exuberant wedding. Realising that Makkhi has stolen his money to finance the wedding, Chulbul marries Rajjo in an impromptu ceremony. Masterji feels disgraced and cancels Makkhi's wedding with Nirmala.
Still feeling annoyed that Chulbul jeopardised his wedding, Makkhi beats up one of the workers in his factory due to a small mishap. The worker goes to the police station with his mother to file a complaint. Rather than simply ask Makkhi to apologise to the worker, Chulbul brutally beats up Makkhi in public to disgrace him. Chedi takes advantage of the situation and takes Makkhi along with Prajapati to the police station. Not wishing to aggravate the matter any further, Prajapati resolves the situation by accepting an apology. Chulbul meets a political leader named Dayal Sahu aka Dayal Babu, who also dislikes Chedi. With his help, Chulbul adulterates Chedi's breweries and wrongly frames him for it.
Enraged, Chedi burns Makkhi's factory where Prajapati suffers from a heart attack and is hospitalised. Makkhi goes to Chedi for help, where Chedi agrees to finance Prajapati's treatment if he delivers a crate of mangoes to Dayal Babu's house. Unbeknownst to Makkhi, Chedi has placed a bomb inside the crate, which explodes after he leaves, killing Dayal Babu. Chedi gives Makkhi a task to kill Chulbul. Makkhi accepts, but ends up confessing to Chulbul that Chedi made him plant the bomb unknowingly. Chulbul forgives him and reconciles with him. During a final confrontation between Chulbul and Chedi, Makkhi reveals to Chulbul that it was Chedi, who killed Naina. Chulbul finally kills Chedi and arranges Makkhi's marriage with Nirmala.
== Cast ==
Credits adapted from [[Bollywood Hungama]].<ref name="BHC">{{Cite web |title=Dabangg: Cast and Crew details |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/cast-and-crew-at-dvd-launch-of-tamas/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112053036/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/515346/Dabangg |archive-date=12 January 2012 |access-date=25 June 2010 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
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* [[Salman Khan]] as Inspector Chulbul Pandey
* [[Sonakshi Sinha]] as Rajjo Shreshawat
* [[Arbaaz Khan]] as Makkhanchand "Makkhi" Pandey
* [[Vinod Khanna]] as Prajapati Pandey
* [[Dimple Kapadia]] as Naina Devi
* [[Sonu Sood]] as Chedi Singh
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Hariya Shreshawat
* [[Om Puri]] as Kasturilal Vishkarma
* [[Anupam Kher]] as Dayal Babu
* [[Mahie Gill]] as Nirmala
* [[Tinu Anand]] as Masterji, Nirmala's father
* [[Murli Sharma]] as [[Assistant commissioner of police|ACP]] Malik
* Ram Sujan Singh as Chaubeji
* Rajeev Sharma as Toluram Rastogi
* [[Amitosh Nagpal]] as Sumant Kumar
* [[Malaika Arora]] as Munni in the [[item number]] "[[Munni Badnaam Hui]]"
{{div col end}}
== Production ==
=== Casting ===
Salman Khan grew a moustache after consulting with his brother and prepared his hair to suit his role.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 August 2010 |title=I've a special connect with police: Salman Khan |work=[[India Today]] |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ive-a-special-connect-with-police-salman-khan/1/109520.html |url-status=live |access-date=19 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109001012/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ive-a-special-connect-with-police-salman-khan/1/109520.html |archive-date=9 January 2014}}</ref> For the former, he had to try out nearly fifty styles in a span of four months before commencement of the filming. Photo-shoots were held to finalise his look.<ref name="DB1">{{Cite news |date=7 August 2011 |title=The story behind Chulbul Pandey's success! |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]] |url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-the-story-behind-chulbul-pandeys-success-2335182.html?PRVNX= |url-status=live |access-date=13 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109001001/http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-the-story-behind-chulbul-pandeys-success-2335182.html?PRVNX= |archive-date=9 January 2014}}</ref> Abhinav Kashyap, in an interview with [[Bollywood Hungama]], revealed that initially he had considered a few others for the role of Chulbul Pandey, but eventually changed his mind and approached Salman.<ref name="BHI1" /><ref name="Telegraph">{{Cite news |last=Roy |first=Priyanka |date=11 September 2010 |title=Mr Fearless |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100911/jsp/entertainment/story_12921532.jsp |url-status=dead |access-date=19 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100915082504/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100911/jsp/entertainment/story_12921532.jsp |archive-date=15 September 2010}}</ref> Kashyap had seen Arbaaz in ''[[Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na]]'', doing a cameo and approached him to be a part of the project. After reading it, he had instantly accepted to produce and star in it.<ref name="BHI1">{{Cite news |last=Patel |first=Devansh |date=7 August 2010 |title=Now Anurag will be called Abhinav Kashyap's brother"&nbsp;– Abhinav Kashyap: Part 2 |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/1284/%22Now+Anurag+will+be+called+Abhinav+Kashyap's+brother%22+-+Abhinav+Kashyap%3A+Part+2 |url-status=dead |access-date=13 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108235623/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/1284/%22Now%2BAnurag%2Bwill%2Bbe%2Bcalled%2BAbhinav%2BKashyap%27s%2Bbrother%22%2B-%2BAbhinav%2BKashyap%3A%2BPart%2B2 |archive-date=8 January 2014}}</ref> Sonu Sood was selected for playing the lead antagonist. He revealed that his character was that of a "youth leader with grey shades."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=11 July 2009 |title=Sonu Sood to feature along with Salman Khan in Dabangg |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1159780/Sonu-Sood-to-feature-along-with-Salman-Khan-in-Dabangg |url-status=dead |access-date=25 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108235541/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1159780/Sonu-Sood-to-feature-along-with-Salman-Khan-in-Dabangg |archive-date=8 January 2014}}</ref> Mahesh Manjrekar was later approached to play the father of Sinha's character, although he had plans to quit acting.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Subhash K. |date=26 June 2010 |title=Salman coaxes Mahesh Manjrekar out of no–acting vow |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/1149/Salman+coaxes+Mahesh+Manjrekar+out+of+no-acting+vow |url-status=dead |access-date=13 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108235801/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/1149/Salman%2Bcoaxes%2BMahesh%2BManjrekar%2Bout%2Bof%2Bno-acting%2Bvow |archive-date=8 January 2014}}</ref>
In April 2009, Sonakshi Sinha signed for her debut role.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 July 2009 |title=Sonakshi Sinha to debut opposite Salman Khan in Arbaaz Khan's production |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/31488/newsid/1176297 |url-status=dead |access-date=25 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228142608/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/31488/newsid/1176297 |archive-date=28 December 2013}}</ref> Salman had seen her at a function engaging in dancing and offered her the role.<ref name="Telegraph" /> Speaking about it, she said that she had lost a weight of 30&nbsp;kg over two years to prepare for her character of a village girl by "a combination of proper diet and vigorous exercise". She added that she had been "observing people and trying to pick up nuances" as a step of further preparation.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Doshi |first=Tushar |date=29 October 2009 |title=Sonakshi Sinha lost 30kgs for her debut film Dabangg |work=[[Mid-Day]] |url=http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/291009-sonakshi-sinha-dabangg.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=13 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127185655/http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/291009-sonakshi-sinha-dabangg.htm |archive-date=27 January 2016}}</ref> [[Malaika Arora]], who had performed a few item numbers in her career, most notably in ''[[Dil Se..]]'', was confirmed to do the same in the film. This was the first of its kind in her home production.<ref name="Deccan">{{Cite news |date=26 May 2010 |title=Malaika becomes 'munni badnaam' for husband Arbaaz Khan's film |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/71648/malaika-becomes-munni-badnaam-husband.html |url-status=live |access-date=13 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100601103709/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/71648/malaika-becomes-munni-badnaam-husband.html |archive-date=1 June 2010}}</ref>
=== Filming ===
''Dabangg''{{'}}s shooting took place primarily in [[Wai, Maharashtra]] and the [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref name="Telegraph" /> The shooting commenced in September 2009.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 July 2009 |title=Sonu's bare–chested fight with Salman |work=[[Oneindia]] |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2009/sanu-salman-dabangg-130709.html |url-status=live |access-date=13 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062349/http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2009/sanu-salman-dabangg-130709.html |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> Production designer [[Wasiq Khan]] drew over 100 sketches detailing out every set in the film.<ref name="teh">{{Cite web |date=10 September 2011 |title=My fake slum toilet made people puke |url=http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main50.asp?filename=hu100911fake.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212072658/http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main50.asp?filename=hu100911fake.asp |archive-date=12 December 2013 |access-date=5 December 2013 |website=[[Tehelka]]}}</ref> The cinematography was performed by Mahesh Limaye. The first schedule began in the town of Wai and continued for 45 days,<ref name="DB1" /> during which Sonu Sood, the main antagonist fractured his nose.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sonu Sood fractures his nose while shooting for Dabangg in Wai |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/797 |url-status=dead |access-date=13 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108235539/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/797 |archive-date=8 January 2014}}</ref> A schedule, primarily involving a song shoot, was captured in the Khalid Bin Al Waheed station in [[Dubai]], making ''Dabangg'' the first film to be shot there.<ref name=dubai /> Some scenes were also filmed at the [[Emirates Palace]] hotel in [[Abu Dhabi]].<ref name=dubai>{{Cite news |date=8 March 2010 |title=Check Out: Salman and Sonakshi shoot at Dubai Metro for Dabangg |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/966/Check+Out%3A+Salman+and+Sonakshi+shoot+at+Dubai+Metro+for+Dabangg |url-status=dead |access-date=13 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108234022/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/966/Check%20Out%3A%20Salman%20and%20Sonakshi%20shoot%20at%20Dubai%20Metro%20for%20Dabangg |archive-date=8 January 2014}}</ref>
The film, involving around five action sequences, was choreographed by [[Vijayan (fight master)|S. Vijayan]], who previously served as the stunt director of ''[[Wanted (2009 film)|Wanted]]'', and shot over 60 days. Later, special effects were incorporated into those scenes.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Subhash K |date=7 July 2010 |title=Has Salman directed most of Dabangg? |work=[[Mid-Day]] |url=http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/jul/070710-Salman-Khan-Dabangg-action-sequences.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=13 February 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180224111248/http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/jul/070710-Salman-Khan-Dabangg-action-sequences.htm |archive-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> The songs were choreographed by Raju Khan and [[Shabina Khan]],<ref name="BHC" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 July 2010 |title=Salman Khan plays cop in Dabangg Hindi movie |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Salman-Khan-can-dance/articleshow/6233294.cms?referral=PM |url-status=live |access-date=19 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407104928/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Salman-Khan-can-dance/articleshow/6233294.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=7 April 2015}}</ref> while [[Farah Khan]] choreographed the item number, "[[Munni Badnaam Hui]]".<ref name="Deccan" /> The shooting was completed in early June 2010, and the film went into post-production.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Singh |first=Manisha Pradhan |date=9 June 2010 |title=Dabangg complete; to release on 10 Sept |work=Business of Cinema |url=http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=16401 |access-date=9 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100615224008/http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=16401 |archive-date=15 June 2010}}</ref> A party was held to commemorate the completion of the shooting and the success of the theatrical promo. It was attended by the main cast and crew.<ref name="BHP2">{{Cite news |date=23 July 2010 |title=Salman, Sonakshi and Arbaaz at Dabangg party |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/1235/Salman,+Sonakshi+and+Arbaaz+at+Dabangg+party |url-status=dead |access-date=13 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108235758/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/1235/Salman%2C%20Sonakshi%20and%20Arbaaz%20at%20Dabangg%20party |archive-date=8 January 2014}}</ref>
== Music ==
{{Main article|Dabangg (soundtrack)}}
The 10-song soundtrack album consisted of five original songs, four remixes and one theme song.<ref name="list" /> [[Lalit Pandit]] wrote and composed the item number "[[Munni Badnaam Hui]]" while the music director duo [[Sajid–Wajid]] composed the remainder of it. [[Faiz Anwar]] and [[Jalees Sherwani]] wrote the lyrics for those tracks.<ref name="list">{{Cite web |title=Dabangg: Soundtrack listing and details |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/audiolisting/13793/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101219085618/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/audiolisting/13793/index.html |archive-date=19 December 2010 |access-date=25 August 2015 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> The audio rights of ''Dabangg'' were sold for about {{INRConvert|90|m}} to [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 September 2010|title=Audio rights of Dabangg sold for Rs. 9 crore|work=[[CNBC]]|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/surpassed-all-expectationsdabangg-shree-ashtavinayak_484239.html|url-status=live|access-date=25 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100916064126/http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/surpassed-all-expectationsdabangg-shree-ashtavinayak_484239.html|archive-date=16 September 2010}}</ref> and the album was launched on 6 August 2010 in [[Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sharma|first=Garima|date=23 August 2010|title=Dabangg's expensive promotion|work=The Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Dabanggs-expensive-promotion/articleshow/6270740.cms?referral=PM|access-date=27 August 2010}}</ref> It received positive response and the album performed well on the charts after its release. The tracks "[[Tere Mast Mast Do Nain]]" and "Munni Badnaam Hui" were successful upon release and topped the music, radio and streaming charts.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 September 2010|title=Preview: Dabangg|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100152237&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=49876|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100907185813/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100152237&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=49876|archive-date=7 September 2010|access-date=7 September 2010|website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref>
== Marketing and release ==
''Dabangg'' was described as one of the most anticipated films of the year by ''[[The Indian Express]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Swamy|first=Rohan|date=22 August 2010|title=Da (Big) Bangg|work=[[The Indian Express]]|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/da-big-bangg/663397/0|url-status=live|access-date=26 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306040850/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/da-big-bangg/663397/0|archive-date=6 March 2016}}</ref> The film's theatrical trailer, running for about two and a half minutes, was released on 23 July 2010, alongside Priyadarshan's ''[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meetha]]''.<ref name="BHP2" /><ref>{{Cite news|date=22 July 2010|title=Dabangg promos all set to create waves|work=[[Oneindia]]|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2010/dabangg-promos-220710.html|url-status=live|access-date=24 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213233146/http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2010/dabangg-promos-220710.html|archive-date=13 December 2014}}</ref> Khan promoted the film on the reality show ''[[Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]'', ''[[India's Got Talent]]'' and ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Salman, Malaika: Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega|url=https://www.ndtv.com/photos/entertainment/salman-malaika-entertainment-ke-liye-kuch-bhi-karega-8000|access-date=8 February 2022|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Salman Khan, Dabangg and his dogs 2|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/salman-khan-idabanggi-and-his-dogs-imagegallery-bollywood-kjip3Tjacbesi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208062942/https://www.sify.com/movies/salman-khan-idabanggi-and-his-dogs-imagegallery-bollywood-kjip3Tjacbesi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 February 2022|access-date=8 February 2022|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Salman belly dances on India's Got Talent|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/salman-belly-dances-on-iindias-got-talenti-imagegallery-bollywood-li0pzRjebdisi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208062945/https://www.sify.com/movies/salman-belly-dances-on-iindias-got-talenti-imagegallery-bollywood-li0pzRjebdisi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 February 2022|access-date=8 February 2022|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> An event for the film was held at [[DLF (company)|DLF Promenade]] in [[Vasant Kunj]], [[New Delhi]] with the main cast in attendance,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Salman drives fans crazy while promoting Dabangg|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/salman-drives-fans-crazy-while-promoting-idabanggi-imagegallery-bollywood-kjdnucfbbdhsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208062941/https://www.sify.com/movies/salman-drives-fans-crazy-while-promoting-idabanggi-imagegallery-bollywood-kjdnucfbbdhsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 February 2022|access-date=8 February 2022|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref> an exclusive merchandise for the film was launched.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=31 August 2010|title=Dabangg team launches exclusive merchandise of the film|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/dabangg-team-launches-exclusive-merchandise-of-the-film/|access-date=8 February 2022|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref> Another set of promotions were held at [[Nagpur]] and [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 September 2010|title=Salman Khan returns back from Nagpur after Dabangg promotions|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/salman-khan-returns-back-from-nagpur-after-dabangg-promotions/|access-date=8 February 2022|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref> It was reported to have broken pre-release records for hype by ''Cinematix'', a filming awareness product originated by Ormax Media.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2 September 2010|title=Dabangg Breaks Pre–Release Buzz Records On Cinematix|work=Box Office India|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/npages.php?page=shownews&articleid=1953&nCat=news|access-date=19 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108235623/http://boxofficeindia.com/npages.php?page=shownews&articleid=1953&nCat=news|archive-date=8 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Molekhi|first=Pankaj|title=Bollywood now understands the strength of brand marketing|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/backpage/bollywood-now-understands-the-strength-of-brand-marketing/articleshow/6582203.cms?from=mdr|access-date=8 February 2022}}</ref>
''Dabangg'' released worldwide on 10 September 2010. Before the film's theatrical release, a special screening of the film took place at [[Film City, Mumbai|Film City]] on 6 September 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|date=8 September 2010|title=Dabangg's special screening night|work=The Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/filmi-parties/bollywood/Dabanggs-special-screening-night/articleshow/6512651.cms?referral=PM|url-status=live|access-date=8 September 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301074512/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/filmi-parties/bollywood/Dabanggs-special-screening-night/articleshow/6512651.cms?referral=PM|archive-date=1 March 2015}}</ref> The premiere of ''Dabangg'' was held in Mumbai on 9 September 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Shah|first=Kunal M.|date=11 September 2010|title=Starry premiere of Dabangg|work=The Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Starry-premiere-of-Dabangg/articleshow/6535431.cms?referral=PM|url-status=live|access-date=14 September 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301065956/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Starry-premiere-of-Dabangg/articleshow/6535431.cms?referral=PM|archive-date=1 March 2015}}</ref> It opened up across 1,800 screens in India and around 300 screens overseas. The film was released in 2300 theatres worldwide.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Joshi |first=Priyanka |date=1 September 2011 |title=Salman flexes box office muscle again |work=[[Business Standard]] |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/salman-flexes-box-office-muscle-again-111090100017_1.html |url-status=live |access-date=19 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109173931/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/salman-flexes-box-office-muscle-again-111090100017_1.html |archive-date=9 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=9 September 2010 |title=Amitabh finds 'Munni...' song from 'Dabangg' fantastic |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/amitabh-finds-munni-song-from-dabangg-fantastic/1/112044.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314062630/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/amitabh-finds-munni-song-from-dabangg-fantastic/1/112044.html |archive-date=14 March 2012}}</ref> It was also screened in Norway at an international film festival.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dubey |first=Rachana |date=21 September 2010 |title=Salman in a video for Bigg Boss 4 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/salman-in-a-video-for-bigg-boss-4/story-Si26ZtBvbJb0kQRhtqKN8L.html |url-status=live |access-date=18 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810022408/http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/salman-in-a-video-for-bigg-boss-4/story-Si26ZtBvbJb0kQRhtqKN8L.html |archive-date=10 August 2016}}</ref> The film's DVDs and VCDs were launched by the [[Reliance BIG Entertainment|Reliance Big Home Video]] on 12 October 2010.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 October 2010 |title=BIG Home Video launches Dabangg DVD & VCD |work=Business of Cinema |url=http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=17131 |access-date=1 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101213084317/http://businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=17131 |archive-date=13 December 2010}}</ref> It was released on [[YouTube]] on 28 January 2011 for free viewing to audiences in India.<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 January 2011 |title=Now, watch Dabangg free on YouTube |work=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/social-media/Now-watch-Dabang-free-on-YouTube/articleshow/7373146.cms?referral=PM |url-status=live |access-date=28 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118104301/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/social-media/Now-watch-Dabang-free-on-YouTube/articleshow/7373146.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=18 January 2015}}</ref> The satellite rights were pre-sold for {{INRConvert|100|m}} to [[Colors (TV channel)|Colors]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 September 2010 |title=Dabangg Misses Out On Big Satellite Revenue |work=Box Office India |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/npages.php?page=shownews&articleid=2050&nCat=news |access-date=24 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926094223/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/npages.php?page=shownews&articleid=2050&nCat=news |archive-date=26 September 2010}}</ref> The film is now available on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch Dabangg|url=https://www.netflix.com/in/title/70154586|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208062942/https://www.netflix.com/in/title/70154586|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 February 2022|access-date=8 February 2022|website=Netflix|language=en}}</ref>
== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
{{Quote box|width=22em|bgcolor=#c6dbf7|align=right|quote="For anybody who wants to know what is the on-screen definition of Bollywood, ''Dabangg'' is truly text book fare. It's loud, crazy, zany, exaggerated, larger-than-life, almost nonsensical, totally make-believe, comic book like, complete kitsch, generously peppered with the mandatory ''desi tadka'' (garnishing) of songs and dances that keep popping out of nowhere and is literally oozing with star charisma."|source=— [[Nikhat Kazmi]], while reviewing the film.<ref name="TOIR">{{Cite news |last=Kazmi |first=Nikhat |date=10 September 2010 |title=Dabangg: Movie Review |work=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Dabangg/movie-review/6524257.cms |url-status=live |access-date=11 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101013435/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Dabangg/movie-review/6524257.cms |archive-date=1 November 2016}}</ref>}}
The film generally received positive reviews from critics, most of whom praised the performances of Salman Khan and Sonu Sood, music, humour and action sequences. In a 4-star review for Koimoi, [[Komal Nahta]] ensured that the film would be a commercial success and said "''Dabangg'' may be a routine subject but its other plus points will ensure that it proves a runaway hit".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nahta |first=Komal |date=10 September 2010 |title=Dabangg Review By Komal Nahta |url=http://koimoi.c2w.com/2010/09/10/dabangg-review-salman-khan-by-komal-nahta |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509165746/http://koimoi.c2w.com/2010/09/10/dabangg-review-salman-khan-by-komal-nahta/ |archive-date=9 May 2015 |access-date=9 September 2010 |website=Koimoi}}</ref> Kaveree Bamzai of ''[[India Today]]'' gave the film four stars while labelling it as "one [[#Controversies|Zandu Balm]] of a movie."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bamzai |first=Kaveree |date=10 September 2010 |title=Film review: Dabangg |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/film-review-dabangg-/1/112126.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105100044/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/film-review-dabangg-/1/112126.html |archive-date=5 January 2017 |access-date=16 September 2016 |website=India Today}}</ref> Film critic Aniruddha Guha of ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' called the film "slightly mad, and terribly entertaining."<ref name="dna">{{Cite web |last=Guha |first=Aniruddha |date=10 September 2010 |title=Review: Dabangg is slightly mad, and terribly entertaining |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-dabangg-is-slightly-mad-and-terribly-entertaining-1435923 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924222612/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-dabangg-is-slightly-mad-and-terribly-entertaining-1435923 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=10 September 2010 |website=[[Daily News and Analysis]]}}</ref>
Mathures Paul of ''[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars and commented, "''Dabangg'' aligns itself with viewers frustrated by the nonexistence of uncomplicated heroism on screen."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Mathures |date=10 September 2010 |title=Dance, kiss, cry, bang, the end by Mathures Paul |url=http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=340966&catid=47 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130055124/http://thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=340966&catid=47 |archive-date=30 November 2010 |access-date=19 February 2012 |website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]]}}</ref> In a 3-star review for [[Rediff.com]], Abhishek Mande stated "''Dabangg'' is not a movie for non-Salman fans. But for those who worship him it's a film you simply cannot afford to miss."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mande |first=Abhishek |date=10 September 2010 |title=Dabangg is for Salman fans |url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/sep/10/review-dabangg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911230257/http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/sep/10/review-dabangg.htm |archive-date=11 September 2010 |access-date=10 September 2010 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref> [[Anupama Chopra]] of [[NDTV]] gave 3 stars and stated that the film is watchable for the "sheer pleasure of watching Salman Khan in top form".<ref name="ndtv">{{Cite web |last=Chopra |first=Anupama |date=10 September 2010 |title=Dabangg: Movie Review |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Review.aspx?id=547 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112075106/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Review.aspx?id=547 |archive-date=12 November 2012 |access-date=10 September 2010 |website=NDTV}}</ref> Sukanya Venkataraghavan of ''[[Filmfare]]'' also rated 3-stars, and praised Khan's performance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Venkatraghavan |first=Sukanya |date=10 September 2010 |title=Dabangg: Review |url=http://www.filmfare.com/articles/dabangg-1484.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914080730/http://www.filmfare.com/articles/dabangg-1484.html |archive-date=14 September 2010 |access-date=10 September 2010 |website=Filmfare}}</ref>
Gaurav Malani of ''[[Times Internet|Indiatimes]]'' was critical towards the film's story, remarking "the film doesn't care a damn for coming up with any innovative storyline."<ref name="itimes">{{Cite news |last=Malani |first=Gaurav |date=10 September 2010 |title=Dabangg: Movie Review |work=[[Indiatimes]] |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-09-10/news/27619510_1_salman-khan-dabangg-chulbul-pandey |url-status=dead |access-date=19 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108234225/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-09-10/news/27619510_1_salman-khan-dabangg-chulbul-pandey |archive-date=8 January 2014}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of [[CNN-IBN]] panned the film's screenplay, but praised Khan's performance.<ref name="ibn">{{Cite web |last=Masand |first=Rajeev |date=13 September 2010 |title=Masand: 'Dabangg' is ordinary, at best average |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/india/masands-verdict-22-348139.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924050942/http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/india/masands-verdict-22-348139.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=17 September 2010 |website=CNN-IBN}}</ref> [[Shobhaa De]] of the ''Bangalore Times'' was critical, concluding "Let's hand it to Salman who has pulled off the stunts and pelvic thrusts. Nothing new there. But it is the naughty self-parodying, which is so camp, so out there, which delivers the biggest punch. What's left for this guy now&nbsp;– all he needs is a cape. And he can call himself Superman."<ref>{{Cite web |last=De |first=Shobhaa |title=Dabangg&nbsp;– Big Bangg for your buck? |url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=TOIBG%2F2010%2F09%2F14&ViewMode=HTML&PageLabel=23&EntityId=Ar02300&AppName=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108235952/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=TOIBG%2F2010%2F09%2F14&ViewMode=HTML&PageLabel=23&EntityId=Ar02300&AppName=1 |archive-date=8 January 2014 |access-date=26 February 2012 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
=== Box office ===
==== Domestic ====
''Dabangg'' opened to {{INRConvert|145|m}} nett collections in its first day, and became the highest opener of all time across India.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 September 2010 |title=Dabangg First Day Business |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2002&nCat=box_office_collection |access-date=11 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306045730/http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2002&nCat=box_office_collection |archive-date=6 March 2012}}</ref> On the second day, it netted {{INRConvert|165|m}}.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 September 2010 |title=Dabangg Second Day Business Is Unimaginable |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2004&nCat=box_office_collection |access-date=12 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108235629/http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2004&nCat=box_office_collection |archive-date=8 January 2014}}</ref> At the end of its weekend, the film collected the total of {{INRConvert|495|m}}.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 September 2010 |title=49 crore weekend For Dabangg |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2007&nCat=box_office_news |access-date=13 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100915144123/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2007&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=15 September 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 September 2010 |title=Dabangg Weekend : The Historic All India Territorial Breakdown |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2009&nCat=box_office_collection |access-date=14 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109011515/http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2009&nCat=box_office_collection |archive-date=9 January 2014}}</ref> The film netted {{INRConvert|106|m}} on Monday,<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 September 2010 |title=Dabangg Smashes More Records On Monday |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2014&nCat=box_office_news |access-date=14 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306050137/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2014&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=6 March 2012}}</ref> {{INRConvert|86|m}} on Tuesday,<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 September 2010 |title=Dabangg Has A Fantastic Tuesday |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2018&nCat=box_office_news |access-date=15 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918063539/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2018&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=18 September 2010}}</ref> {{INRConvert|70|m}} on Wednesday,<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 September 2010 |title=Dabangg Hits 75 crore nett in six Days |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2026&nCat=box_office_news |access-date=16 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109011521/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2026&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=9 January 2014}}</ref> and {{INRConvert|60|m}} on Thursday taking the total nett collections to around {{INRConvert|815|m}} in its first week of release.<ref name="week">{{Cite news |date=17 September 2010 |title=81.50 crore nett Week One For Dabangg |work=Box Office India |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2030&nCat=box_office_news |access-date=17 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229130546/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2030&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=29 February 2012}}</ref> It subsequently became the highest opening week nett grosser.<ref name="week" />
''Dabangg'' netted {{INRConvert|62|m}} on the second Friday,<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 September 2010 |title=Dabangg Second Friday Business |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2034&nCat=box_office_news |access-date=20 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306050207/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2034&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=6 March 2012}}</ref> {{INRConvert|75|m}} on Saturday and {{INRConvert|105|m}} on Sunday, for a {{INRConvert|238|m}} second weekend, a drop of around 50% from the opening weekend.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 September 2010 |title=Dabangg Second Weekend Territorial Breakdown |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2040&nCat=box_office_collection |access-date=20 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109011508/http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2040&nCat=box_office_collection |archive-date=9 January 2014}}</ref> In its second week, the film earned {{INRConvert|360|m}}, taking the total nett collections to {{INRConvert|1.16|b}} in two weeks, thus becoming the second highest-grossing film of all time in two weeks.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 September 2010 |title=Dabangg Has 35–36 Crore Nett Second Week |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2053&nCat=box_office_news |access-date=24 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306050223/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2053&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=6 March 2012}}</ref> The distributor share of ''Dabangg'' was declared to be {{INRConvert|770|m}}—the second highest in Bollywood.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 November 2010 |title=Golmaal 3 Adds 4.50 Crore in Third Weekend |work=Box Office India |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2254&nCat=box_office_news |access-date=28 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314010046/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2254&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=14 March 2012}}</ref> ''Dabangg'' collected {{INRConvert|160|m}} during the third week<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 October 2010 |title=Dabangg Has 16 Crore Nett Third Week |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2073&nCat=box_office_news |access-date=1 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101004002134/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2073&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=4 October 2010}}</ref> and {{INRConvert|60|m}} in its fourth week, taking the domestic nett collections to {{INRConvert|1.4|b}}.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 October 2010 |title=Dabangg Fourth Week Update |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2089&nCat=box_office_news |access-date=6 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306050553/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2089&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=6 March 2012}}</ref> The domestic nett collections in eleven weeks was {{INRConvert|1.4|b}}. It eventually progressed to {{INRConvert|1.41|b}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 August 2014 |title=Singham Returns Eyes More Box–Office Records |url=http://profit.ndtv.com/news/industries/article-singham-returns-eyes-more-box-office-records-656127 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018140400/http://profit.ndtv.com/news/industries/article-singham-returns-eyes-more-box-office-records-656127 |archive-date=18 October 2015 |access-date=25 August 2015 |website=NDTV}}</ref>
==== Overseas ====
''Dabangg'' opened to a positive response in the overseas markets as well. The film's final overseas collections were [[United States Dollar|US$]]6.10&nbsp;million.<ref name="overseasgross">{{Cite web |title=Top Overseas Grossers All Time: Three Idiots Number One |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3946&nCat= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109011505/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3946&nCat= |archive-date=9 January 2014 |access-date=21 January 2012 |website=Box Office India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |date=7 September 2011 |title='Bodyguard' wave all over |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/384 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110033056/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/384 |archive-date=10 November 2013 |access-date=28 September 2010 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> It grossed a total of US$4.20&nbsp;million in the international markets at the end of its second weekend.<ref name="osreport">{{Cite news |date=21 September 2010 |title=Dabangg Emerges Hit Overseas |work=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2044&nCat=overseas_report |access-date=22 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926094314/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2044&nCat=overseas_report |archive-date=26 September 2010}}</ref>
In the United States, ''Dabangg'' collected $628,137 from 62 screens in its opening weekend<ref name="ovs">{{Cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |date=15 September 2010 |title=Box office overseas Report: Flying start |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/332 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130826155543/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/332 |archive-date=26 August 2013 |access-date=19 September 2010 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> and $1,068,589 at the end of its second weekend.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 September 2010 |title=Dabangg |url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=weekly&id=dabangg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022004329/http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=weekly&id=dabangg.htm |archive-date=22 October 2012 |access-date=19 February 2012 |website=[[Box office Mojo]]}}</ref> In the United Arab Emirates, it collected 3.2&nbsp;million [[Dirhams]] in the opening weekend,<ref name="ovs" /> and $1,550,000 at the end of the second weekend.<ref name="osreport" /> ''Dabangg'' collected a total of $5.50&nbsp;million, making it the fifth highest-grossing in United Arab Emirates with a $2&nbsp;million gross.<ref name="fifth">{{Cite news |date=27 October 2010 |title=Dabangg Finishes Fifth in UAE All Time Grossers |work=Box Office India |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2155&nCat=overseas_report |access-date=27 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109011459/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2155&nCat=overseas_report |archive-date=9 January 2014}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, it collected £332,673 from 41 screens in its opening weekend<ref name="ovs" /> and £570,566 by the end of its second weekend.<ref name="osreport" /> In Australia, the film collected [[Australian Dollar|$]]126,000 from 14 screens in the opening weekend,<ref name="ovs" /> and A$272,909 at the end of its second weekend.<ref name="osreport" /> In Mauritius and South Africa, it collected US$25,000 each in its opening weekend.<ref name="ovs" /> In Fiji, the film collected US$20,000 the opening weekend.<ref name="ovs" /> In other territories of Europe and Africa, the film collected $100,000 in its opening weekend.<ref name="ovs" />
== Controversies ==
"[[Munni Badnaam Hui]]" included a brand name '[[Zandu Realty|Zandu Balm]]' in its lyrics, much to the displeasure of [[Emami]]—the makers of the brand. A trademark case was settled by the producers and Emami out of court, and Malaika Arora was later chosen to an official advertising campaign promoting Zandu Balm.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Himatsingka |first1=Anuradha |last2=Mazumdar |first2=Rakhi |date=24 September 2010 |title=New Zandu Balm ad to encash popularity of Dabangg's song Munni badnaam |work=[[The Economic Times]] |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-09-24/news/27590436_1_dabangg-song-mohan-goenka-emami |url-status=dead |access-date=13 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527150446/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-09-24/news/27590436_1_dabangg-song-mohan-goenka-emami |archive-date=27 May 2012}}</ref> Activist Rajkumar Tak filed a case in the [[Bombay High Court]], demanding that the deletion of the word "[[Hindustan]]" from the song, claiming that the censor board had not responded to his queries in regard to the "defaming" lyrics. He found them "highly objectionable" and "unpardonable" and labelled the song a "mockery" for the country, as a girl was "indecently" dancing in the presence of corrupted officers, which, according to him, threw bad light on the nation and "hurt the patriotic sentiments of every Indian".<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 August 2010 |title=Salman's film Dabangg in controversy |work=Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/prakash-raj-main-villain-of-dabangg-2-arbaaz/story-Q5CWZQnrYo5qqJb3D361JP.html |url-status=live |access-date=13 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304103646/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/prakash-raj-main-villain-of-dabangg-2-arbaaz/story-Q5CWZQnrYo5qqJb3D361JP.html |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref>
Before release, critic and writer [[Shobhaa De]] called for a boycott of ''Dabangg'', due to Salman's comments on the [[2008 Mumbai attacks]]. She criticised it as "arrogance, ignorance and plain stupidity." This sparked off a fight with the producers via [[Twitter]], and continued after her negative review of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dev |first=Chandni |date=5 October 2010 |title=Dabangg maker calls Shobha De an idiotic woman |work=Oneindia |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/features/2010/arbaaz-shobha-dabangg-051010.html |url-status=live |access-date=20 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715115122/http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/features/2010/arbaaz-shobha-dabangg-051010.html |archive-date=15 July 2015}}</ref> [[Anurag Kashyap]], brother of Abhinav Kashyap, tweeted "Salman khan thinks he made my brother's life.. Hope he can do the same for his brother Arbaaz with ''[[Dabangg 2]]''." This was taken as "slamming" Salman and resulted in Arbaaz retorting back by referring to the comment as "attitude" instead of "gratitude". However, Anurag later apologised for his remarks, which Arbaaz accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 March 2011 |title=The Dabangg twitter war continues |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-dabangg-war-continues-on-twitter/20110309.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110829084843/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-dabangg-war-continues-on-twitter/20110309.htm |archive-date=29 August 2011 |access-date=13 February 2012 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref>
== Awards and nominations ==
{{Main|List of accolades received by Dabangg}}
''Dabangg'' received accolades in major film award functions in India. Among them, it won the [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 May 2011 |title=Dabangg Wins National Award for Wholesome Entertainment |work=NDTV |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?keyword=bollywood&ID=ENTEN20110175963&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=106989 |access-date=20 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110520234945/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20110175963&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=106989 |archive-date=20 May 2011}}</ref> It was given six awards at the [[56th Filmfare Awards]], including one for [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 January 2011 |title=Udaan, Dabangg top winners at Fimfare Awards |work=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Udaan-Dabangg-top-winners-at-Fimfare-Awards/articleshow/7385103.cms |url-status=live |access-date=24 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111015515/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Udaan-Dabangg-top-winners-at-Fimfare-Awards/articleshow/7385103.cms |archive-date=11 January 2016}}</ref> seven [[Screen Awards]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 January 2011 |title=Winners of 17th Annual Star Screen Awards 2011 |work=[[Sify]] |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/winners-of-17th-annual-star-screen-awards-2011-news-bollywood-lbhklHidgdf.html |url-status=dead |access-date=20 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125010646/http://www.sify.com/movies/winners-of-17th-annual-star-screen-awards-2011-news-bollywood-lbhklHidgdf.html |archive-date=25 January 2012}}</ref> nine [[Zee Cine Awards]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 January 2011 |title=Winners of Zee Cine Awards 2011 |work=Sify |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/winners-of-zee-cine-awards-2011-news-bollywood-lbpkcaiadaa.html |url-status=dead |access-date=20 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110121030503/http://www.sify.com/movies/winners-of-zee-cine-awards-2011-news-bollywood-lbpkcaiadaa.html |archive-date=21 January 2011}}</ref> and ten [[IIFA Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 June 2011 |title=IIFA Awards 2011: Dabangg' bags six awards |work=The Economic Times |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment-/entertainment/iifa-awards-2011-Dabangg-six-awards/articleshow/9001476.cms |access-date=20 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019144256/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment/entertainment/iifa-awards-2011-shah-rukh-khan-anushka-sharma-win-best-actor-awards/articleshow/9001476.cms |archive-date=19 October 2012}}</ref>
== Legacy ==
''Dabangg''<nowiki/>'s success attributed to the extensive promotional campaigns and the commercial factors present in the film.<ref name=":0" /> The stock prices of the film's co-producers [[Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision]] at [[Bombay Stock Exchange]] saw an increase with the company gaining about 40% of its prices from 1 September 2010.<ref name=":0" /> About the promotional tactics of the film, [[Dhilin Mehta]] said that "We promoted the character [[Chulbul Pandey]] instead of brand Salman Khan. Today, the character has become a national rave in the league of [[Gabbar Singh (character)|Gabbar Singh]] from ''[[Sholay]]'' (1975) and [[Mogambo (Mr. India)|Mogambo]] from ''[[Mr. India (1987 film)|Mr. India]]'' (1987)".<ref name=":0" />
Film critic and trade analyst [[Komal Nahta]] also compared these campaign to the marketing gimmicks used by [[Rajkumar Hirani]] in ''[[Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.]]'' (2003), ''[[Lage Raho Munna Bhai]]'' (2006) and ''[[3 Idiots]]'' (2009), where the characters [[Munna Bhai]] and Ranchoddas Chanchad are promoted to pull crowd till a time they become an established brand. He added "All the stars and producers have realized the value of marketing and promotion [...] In fact theses gimmicks have become as important as, say, making a good film."<ref name=":0" />
10 years after the film's release, Arbaaz Khan had stated in an interview that the film's budget was hiked from {{INRConvert|30|c|year=2010}} to {{INRConvert|49|c|year=2010}}, leading to few losses for him, but after the monumental success, he paid the salary for Salman Khan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 December 2021 |title=Arbaaz Khan Was In Loss When Dabangg Budget Hiked To 49 Crores: "Paid Salman Khan After The Movie Was A Success" |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/arbaaz-khan-was-in-loss-when-dabangg-budget-hiked-to-49-crores-paid-salman-khan-after-the-movies-was-a-success/ |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=Koimoi}}</ref> In January 2022, the official merchandise of the film featuring movie clips, posters, and stills, among other collectables were released through [[non-fungible token]]s (NFT).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nahar |first=Pawan |title=Salman Khan-backed BollyCoin announces Dabangg NFT collection |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/salman-khan-backed-bollycoin-announces-dabangg-nft-collection/articleshow/88317102.cms |access-date=8 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BollyCoin's Dabangg NFT collection is now live; check out details |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/story/bollycoins-dabangg-nft-collection-is-now-live-check-out-details-317694-2022-01-03 |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=Business Today|date=3 January 2022 }}</ref> It was headlined by [[Salman Khan]]-backed BollyCoin in collaboration with the technology-backed marketplace creator NFTically.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 December 2021 |title=Salman Khan-backed Bollycoin announces launch of Dabangg NFT collection |url=https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/salman-khan-backed-bollycoin-announces-launch-of-dabangg-nft-collection-11639648360507.html |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Livemint]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 December 2021 |title=BollyCoin partners NFTically for NFT launch from Dabangg franchise |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/bollycoin-partners-nftically-for-nft-launch-from-dabangg-franchise-11640685162600.html |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Livemint]]}}</ref> It was featured in [[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]]'s "100 Best Bollywood Films".<ref>{{Cite web |title=The 100 best Bollywood movies of all time |url=https://www.timeout.com/film/the-100-best-bollywood-movies-the-list |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=Time Out Worldwide}}</ref>
While the film was appreciated for its commercial elements, the flip side, it was criticised for the [[misogyny]], objectification of women and the blatant sexism of the character Chulbul Pandey.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chakravorty |first=Reshmi |date=23 May 2021 |title=Women Empowerment: The most wanted in Indian cinema |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/220521/women-empowerment-the-most-wanted-in-indian-cinema.html |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> In 2021, [[Mumbai Police]] shared few dialogues and quotes from the film denouncing misogyny.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 October 2021 |title='Mind your language': Mumbai Police denounces misogyny with Kabir Singh, Dabangg quotes |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/mumbai-police-bollywood-movies-denounce-misogyny-7543328/ |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 September 2021 |title=Let's Not Normalise Misogyny: Mumbai Police asks Kabir Singh, Dabangg to 'reflect' on their dialogues |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/buzz/lets-not-normalise-misogyny-mumbai-police-asks-kabir-singh-dabangg-to-reflect-on-their-dialogues-2398626.html |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=Zee News}}</ref>
== Sequels ==
{{Main|Dabangg (film series)}}
After the release of ''Dabangg'', Arbaaz Khan announced that he was planning a sequel to it.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 September 2010 |title=Yes, Dabangg 2 will happen: Arbaaz Khan |work=The Indian Express |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/yes-dabangg-2-will-happen-arbaaz-khan/681299/ |url-status=live |access-date=25 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827193352/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/yes-dabangg-2-will-happen-arbaaz-khan/681299/ |archive-date=27 August 2016}}</ref> After the commercial success of the film, Khan reported "''[[Dabangg 2]]'' may take time to hit the floors, but it is definitely on the cards."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Subhash K |date=15 September 2010 |title=Look out for Dabangg 2! |work=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Look-out-for-Dabangg-2/articleshow/6558101.cms?referral=PM |access-date=31 October 2010}}</ref> He also announced that the main leads, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha were already cast to reprise their parts in the sequel.<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 December 2012 |title=Sonakshi Sinha gets sexier for Dabangg 2 Impad |work=[[Mid-Day]] |url=http://www.mid-day.com/videos/sonakshi-sinha-gets-sexier-for-dabangg-2-impad/9565 |url-status=live |access-date=25 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065916/http://www.mid-day.com/videos/sonakshi-sinha-gets-sexier-for-dabangg-2-impad/9565 |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> Among the new cast members are [[Prakash Raj]], who plays the main antagonist,<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 October 2011 |title=Prakash Raj main villain of Dabangg 2: Arbaaz |work=Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/it-s-official-arbaaz-khan-to-direct-dabangg-2/story-05fHcarRYAoKl1x9Kk0QlK.html |url-status=live |access-date=20 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913183347/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/it-s-official-arbaaz-khan-to-direct-dabangg-2/story-05fHcarRYAoKl1x9Kk0QlK.html |archive-date=13 September 2016}}</ref> while [[Kareena Kapoor]] performs an item number in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Subhash K |date=27 July 2012 |title=Kareena is Salman's new item girl for Dabangg 2 |work=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Kareena-is-Salmans-new-item-girl-for-Dabangg-2/articleshow/15186411.cms?referral=PM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kapoor |first=Reena |date=13 April 2012 |title=Sallu to gift Bebo a brand new ride |work=Deccan Chronicle |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/sallu-gift-bebo-brand-new-ride-157 |access-date=11 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415192418/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/sallu-gift-bebo-brand-new-ride-157 |archive-date=15 April 2012}}</ref> Director Abhinav Kashyap opted out of directing the sequel, and therefore Arbaaz took over as the film's director.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 March 2011 |title=It's official! Arbaaz Khan to direct Dabangg 2 |work=Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/salman-s-film-dabangg-in-controversy/story-ITRwgpxj1HuHVxFW5uPEkJ.html |url-status=live |access-date=3 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105134/http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/salman-s-film-dabangg-in-controversy/story-ITRwgpxj1HuHVxFW5uPEkJ.html |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> ''Dabangg 2'' which released in December 2012, became one of the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time]] in India.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H |date=30 December 2014 |title=Top 20 All Time Highest Grossing Bollywood Movies |work=[[International Business Times]] |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pk-happy-new-year-kick-bang-bang-enter-list-top-20-all-time-highest-grossing-bollywood-618734 |url-status=live |access-date=26 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150831140456/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pk-happy-new-year-kick-bang-bang-enter-list-top-20-all-time-highest-grossing-bollywood-618734 |archive-date=31 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 December 2012 |title=Dabangg 2 Emerges Blockbuster |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5244&nCat= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105220315/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5244&nCat= |archive-date=5 November 2013 |website=Box Office India}}</ref> Another sequel, ''[[Dabangg 3]]'', was released in December 2019. It serves both as a prequel to ''Dabangg'' and a sequel to ''Dabangg 2'', taking the story back and forth.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 October 2019 |title=Dabangg 3 trailer: Best memes feature Salman Khan's top dialogues. Major ROFL |language=en |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/dabangg-3-trailer-best-memes-feature-salman-khan-s-top-dialogues-major-rofl-1612515-2019-10-24 |access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref>
{{Rquote|right|The Chulbul Pandey you will see in ''Dabangg 4'' soon will be very different from the one you saw in the first outing. His character, like all the other characters, has evolved with time and will continue to do so.|[[Salman Khan]], on the fourth instalment of ''Dabangg''<ref>{{Cite news |title=Salman Khan: As actors, we want to grow and get inspired by the characters we play |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/salman-khan-as-actors-we-want-to-grow-and-get-inspired-by-the-characters-we-play/articleshow/87994229.cms |access-date=2022-02-08 |website=The Times of India |date=30 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref>||align=right|width=40%}}
In November 2021, director [[Rohit Shetty]] had planned for a potential inclusion of [[Chulbul Pandey]], Khan's character in his [[Cop Universe]] franchise,<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 November 2021 |title=Salman Khan's 'Dabangg' Chulbul Pandey to Enter Rohit Shetty's Cop Universe? |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/salman-khans-dabangg-chulbul-pandey-to-enter-rohit-shettys-cop-universe-4444724.html |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> and work on the film might commence only after completing [[Ranveer Singh]]'s Cirkus.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 November 2021 |title=Will Salman Khan's Chulbul Pandey enter Rohit Shetty's cop universe? Director answers |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/will-salman-khan-s-chulbul-pandey-enter-rohit-shetty-s-cop-universe-director-answers-1876777-2021-11-15 |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 November 2021 |title=Salman Khan's Chulbul Pandey To Enter Rohit Shetty's Cop-Verse After Akshay Kumar's Sooryavanshi? Check Out The Deets |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/salman-khans-chulbul-pandey-to-enter-rohit-shettys-cop-verse-after-akshay-kumars-sooryavanshi-check-out-the-deets/ |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref> Later, that month, a fourth instalment of the franchise titled ''Dabangg 4'' was announced with Khan deciding to make few changes on the script and the character, in order to be raw and realistic, which followed after the critical response of his role in ''[[Antim: The Final Truth]]'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 November 2021 |title=Salman Khan Hints At Making Changes In Chulbul Pandey For Dabangg 4, Is It Antim Effect? |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/salman-khan-hints-at-making-changes-in-chulbul-pandey-for-dabangg-4-is-it-antim-effect/ |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref> Later, impressed by the narration of the script, [[Tigmanshu Dhulia]] was roped in to direct the film in late-December.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 December 2021 |title=Salman Khan to return as Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg 4; Tigmanshu Dhulia is working on the script |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/salman-khan-return-chulbul-pandey-dabangg-4-tigmanshu-dhulia-working-script/ |access-date=8 February 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref>
== Remakes ==
''Dabangg'' was remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Osthe]]'' (2011) by [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]] with [[Silambarasan]] playing the lead role, and Sonu Sood reprising his original role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |date=8 December 2011 |title=Review: Osthe lacks the magic that made Dabangg work |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-osthe/20111208.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928172104/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-osthe/20111208.htm |archive-date=28 September 2015 |access-date=25 August 2015 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> It was also remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Gabbar Singh (film)|Gabbar Singh]]'' (2012), starring [[Pawan Kalyan]] and was directed by [[Harish Shankar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2012 |title='Dabangg' Telugu remake 'Gabbar Singh' goes houseful |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/india/south-wrap-1505-474875.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924051024/http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/india/south-wrap-1505-474875.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=25 August 2015 |website=[[CNN-IBN]]}}</ref>
== Animated series ==
An animated series based on the film titled ''Dabangg&nbsp;– The Animated Series'' is produced by [[Salman Khan Films]], [[Arbaaz Khan Productions]] and Cosmos Maya.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cosmos Maya's Anish Mehta talks Dabangg - The Animated Series|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2021/jun/05/cosmos-mayas-anish-mehta-talks-dabangg---the-animated-series-24860.html|access-date=8 February 2022|website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=5 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Couldn't be happier with 'Dabangg - The Animated Series': Salman Khan|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/jun/02/couldnt-be-happier-with-dabangg---the-animated-series-salman-khan-2310671.html|access-date=8 February 2022|website=The New Indian Express|date=2 June 2021 }}</ref> Conceptualised in late-2020, the series featured an animated version of the character [[Chulbul Pandey]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chulbul for children: How the Dabangg animated series is shaping up|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2020/jul/20/chulbul-for-children-how-the-dabangg-animated-series-is-shaping-up-19431.html|access-date=8 February 2022|website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=20 July 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=26 May 2021|first=Shweta|last=Keshri|title=Salman Khan's Dabangg is now an animated series, premieres on May 31|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/salman-khan-s-dabangg-is-now-an-animated-series-premieres-on-may-31-1807204-2021-05-26|access-date=8 February 2022|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> It premiered through [[Cartoon Network (Indian TV channel)|Cartoon Network]] on 31 May 2021 and also through the [[Disney+ Hotstar]] streaming service.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jha|first=Lata|date=30 May 2021|title=Cartoon Network to premiere animated 'Dabangg' version on 31 May|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/cartoon-network-to-premiere-animated-dabangg-version-on-31-may-11622353641646.html|access-date=8 February 2022|website=mint|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=31 May 2021|title=Salman Khan's Chulbul Pandey comes to Disney Plus Hotstar VIP in animated avatar|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/salman-khan-chulbul-pandey-comes-to-disney-hotstar-vip-in-animated-avatar-7338426/|access-date=8 February 2022|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
==See also==
*''[[Kistimaat]]'', a 2014 Bangladeshi remake
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