Hrithik Roshan To Play Don After Ranveer Singh's Exit? Discussions At 'Very Early' Stage - Report

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Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from Don 3, speculation around who will take forward one of Bollywood’s most iconic franchises has intensified. According to exclusive sources, Hrithik Roshan has now emerged as a strong contender to step into the shoes of Don, a character earlier immortalised by Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. While nothing has been officially confirmed yet, the buzz around Hrithik’s possible casting has already set social media abuzz.

Hrithik Roshan to replace Ranveer Singh as Don?

Sources close to the development suggest that Farhan Akhtar and his team are actively exploring options following Ranveer’s departure, and Hrithik’s name is being seriously discussed. Interestingly, Hrithik is not entirely new to the Don universe. He had a brief but memorable cameo in Don 2, where Shah Rukh Khan’s Don disguises himself as Hrithik’s character in a key sequence.Filmfare quoted a source as saying, “Following Ranveer’s exit, Hrithik has emerged as a strong contender for the role. While discussions are still at a very early stage, it will be interesting to see whether Hrithik ultimately comes on board.” The makers are reportedly keen that the next Don be portrayed by a well-established star with a strong body of work, given the massive legacy attached to the franchise.The Don series began with Amitabh Bachchan’s 1978 classic, followed by Shah Rukh Khan reinventing the role in Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011). Stepping into such legendary territory is no small feat, and the makers are said to be carefully weighing their options.

Why did Ranveer Singh exit Don 3?

Meanwhile, details surrounding Ranveer Singh’s exit continue to surface. Contrary to reports suggesting date issues, an insider claimed that his departure stemmed from creative differences. The source said, “Ranveer Singh hasn’t walked out of Don 3 like the rumour mills claim. It’s actually an entirely different story. His exit was due to creative differences with the makers.” The insider further noted that Farhan Akhtar had stood by Ranveer even after multiple box office setbacks, making Don 3 a significant opportunity for the actor at the time.The source added, “Don 3 is the hottest franchise, and Ranveer was stepping into the legendary shoes of not just Shah Rukh Khan but also Amitabh Bachchan. It is a dream role for any actor.” However, with Ranveer now reportedly focusing on Jai Mehta’s Pralay, the franchise appears ready to move on.As of now, neither Hrithik Roshan nor the makers have issued an official statement. Whether Hrithik ultimately becomes the new Don or the team decides to introduce a fresh face remains to be seen, but the anticipation around Don 3 is clearly far from over.