Salman Khan starrer Sultan directed by Ali Abbas Zafar is all set to hit the theaters on Eid 2016. After much in limelight teaser of the film, director Ali Abbas Zafar has moved to Punjab for his film Sultan.

Based on wrestling, director Ali Abbas Zafar who has penned down and will direct the film took to his twitter handle to share the news. He tweeted while taking the blessings from famous Manakpur Shah Dargah.  “Bismillah…….at Manakpur shah Dargah. Punjab #Sultan.. The journey begins…

Bismillah…….at Manakpur shah Dargah. Punjab #Sultan.. The journey begins… pic.twitter.com/zdCfGJ7Pya

— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) June 28, 2015

The director went on to post another tweet before starting the shooting of the film. He tweeted, “And I am back to train stations#sultan

And I am back to train stations #sultan pic.twitter.com/gdxb45luGV — ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) June 28, 2015

The director began with the shooting of the film at a good note by taking blessing at Manakpur Shah Dargah in Punjab on Sunday June 28, 2015.

Well, talking about the film, the story is based on the life of a Haryanvi wrestler played by Salman Khan. Dabangg Khan will be seen in a fighting mode in the film; however the lead actress of the film is yet not decided.

Presented by Yash Raj Films the teaser of the much in limelight film Sultan is already out before the shooting of the film begins and is unique in itself. Based on wrestling the teaser gives the audience an idea that this is not an ordinary wrestling film.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan fans are waiting for the much-awaited release, Bajrangi Bhaijaan on Eid 2015. The actor has always been a part of the films, which are mass oriented; with this new film the crowd is going gaga to see their favorite star on the big screen. Bajrangi Bhaijaan also stars the beloved villain Nawazuddin Siddiqui along with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Salman. The movie is all set to hit the theaters on Eid.