What is the story about?
Farhan Akhtar and Ranveer Singh were all set to collaborate for the much-awaited and delayed Don 3 which was announced with a lot of fanfare three years back. Post the success of
Dhurandhar, the actor and the filmmaker parted ways due to reasons best known to them. Now what's next for Akhtar?
Jee Le Zaraa to be revived?
A source told Pinkvilla, "Farhan feels the casting of Don is crucial. He wants to be absolutely sure about who steps into the role, and it is a longer process."
"Jee Le Zaraa has always been special for Farhan. With Don 3 taking time at the casting stage, he felt this was the right moment to revive discussions with the original team and push the film forward," the source adds.
If the dates align, the film could finally go on floors in the second half of 2026. Creatively, everything is in place, and it’s now about managing schedules," the source continues.
The Don 3 fiasco
Fans were shocked when they came to know Ranveer Singh is no longer a part of Don 3, and this came right after the historic success of Dhurandhar. But a report by India Today has said the actor didn’t quit the film but may have been ousted by the makers. More details about the development are awaited, and what needs to be seen is who replaces Ranveer after he replaced SRK.
What did the report say?
“Ranveer Singh hasn’t walked out of Don 3 like the rumour mills claim. It’s actually an entirely different story,” the source said. “To start with, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar offered him Don 3 after he had delivered three colossal flops. They stood by him even after Sanjay Leela Bhansali shelved Baiju Bawra because he was considered not saleable at the time.”
"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," the source said.
Jee Le Zaraa to be revived?
A source told Pinkvilla, "Farhan feels the casting of Don is crucial. He wants to be absolutely sure about who steps into the role, and it is a longer process."
"Jee Le Zaraa has always been special for Farhan. With Don 3 taking time at the casting stage, he felt this was the right moment to revive discussions with the original team and push the film forward," the source adds.
If the dates align, the film could finally go on floors in the second half of 2026. Creatively, everything is in place, and it’s now about managing schedules," the source continues.
The Don 3 fiasco
Fans were shocked when they came to know Ranveer Singh is no longer a part of Don 3, and this came right after the historic success of Dhurandhar. But a report by India Today has said the actor didn’t quit the film but may have been ousted by the makers. More details about the development are awaited, and what needs to be seen is who replaces Ranveer after he replaced SRK.
What did the report say?
“Ranveer Singh hasn’t walked out of Don 3 like the rumour mills claim. It’s actually an entirely different story,” the source said. “To start with, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar offered him Don 3 after he had delivered three colossal flops. They stood by him even after Sanjay Leela Bhansali shelved Baiju Bawra because he was considered not saleable at the time.”
"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," the source said.
