Chennai, May 30 (IANS): The much-delayed sequel to Telugu blockbuster "Gabbar Singh" finally went on floors on Friday at Malshej Ghats in Maharashtra. Actor Pawan Kalyan, who plays the lead, is expected to join the shoot soon.

"The regular shooting started on Friday. Some important sequences of the first schedule were shot in a special village set. Pawan Kalyan is expected to join the sets from the first week of June," a source from the film's unit told IANS.

The source added that "Gabbar Singh 2" will be twice as good as the prequel.

"Double everything that the audiences saw in the first part and you get 'Gabbar Singh 2'. There's more action, more guns and there'll be more of Pawan Kalyan in a completely new avatar," the source said.

Pawan will sport a bearded look and long hair for some important portions of the film.

Directed by Bobby, the film features Anisha Ambrose in the lead. The makers are contemplating on the idea of choosing a second heroine as well.