The mahurat shot of the film directed by Omung Kumar and produced by T Series and Legend Studios will take place in Agra.
"'Bhoomi' is extra special to me because its Sanjay's comeback film. It will be great to have him back where he belongs - in front of the camera," Omung said in a statement.
The revenge drama will see the 57-year-old actor for the first time on the big screen after he completed his jail term.
The movie revolves around the relationship between a father and daughter. Actress Aditi Rao Hydari is cast in the role of Dutt's daughter.
"With much zeal surrounding the comeback of Baba on screen and the exciting new father-daughter Jodi played by Sanjay and Aditi, we are looking forward to flag off the mahurat in Agra," producer Bhushan Kumar said,
"Bhoomi" is scheduled to release on August 4.