Don 3 is undoubtedly one of the most awaited movies. Everyone is eagerly waiting to see Ranveer Singh’s performance in the film as he replaces Shah Rukh Khan. It has now been revealed that the actor will begin shooting for Farhan Akhtar directorial in August this year. Reportedly, the pre-production work of the film will begin in March which will ensure “surprises” for fans in the upcoming Don movie. “The film is currently in the casting stage. It’s 100% true that the pre-production of Don 3 will commence next month.
Farhan Akhtar surprised everyone last year when he released a teaser for Don 3, officially announcing that Ranveer Singh will be portraying the new Don. The teaser began in an apartment with a stunning city skyline in the background, accompanied by Ranveer Singh’s voiceover saying, “Sher jo so raha hain woh jagega kab, puchte hai yeh sab. Unse keh do phir jaag utha hoon main, aur phir samne jald aane ko…”. At the same time there is a possibility that Kiara Advani will take over the role of Priyanka Chopra in Don 3, although there has been no official announcement about this yet. While the identity of the leading lady is shrouded in secrecy, an official announcement is anticipated before the cameras start rolling. Intriguingly, industry sources hint at ongoing discussions with Emraan Hashmi for the role of the antagonist, opposite Ranveer Singh in the movie. However, as of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding Emraan Hashmi’s participation.
In an earlier post, the film-maker said that he will take the film series forward in a new interpretation with “an actor (Singh) whose talent and versatility” he has long admired. ‘Don 3’ marks Akhtar and Singh’s reunion since they acted in Zoya Akhtar’s 2015 movie ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’. It is expected to be released sometime in 2025. The film-maker, who helmed the first two parts, has penned the story of the third instalment in collaboration with Pushkar and Gayatri of “Vikram Vedha” fame.