Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS): Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi is happy about his "Munna Bhai" series co-star Sanjay Dutt's return to the silver screen.

Sanjay has started shooting for Omung Kumar's "Bhoomi", which marks his comeback to films.

Wishing Sanjay, Arshad said: "Sanjay Dutt is meant to be for the big screen. That's what Sanju is. I am very happy for him and I hope that film does really well. People love him as they always have loved."

The next instalment in the "Munna Bhai" franchise will again feature Sanjay as lovable goon Munna and Arshad will play his sidekick Circuit. The film will be released in 2018.

Arshad's latest release is "Irada", which also features Divya Dutta and his "Ishqiya" co-star Naseeruddin Shah.

"Naseer saab and I have become good friends now. He is an amazing person and a brilliant actor. Therefore, whenever I work with him, it is a great experience for me. Though Naseer saab and I are poles apart, but still we have a connection. I enjoy working with him," he said.