It seems like Farhan Akhtar’s much-anticipated directorial return, Don 3 is facing one obstructed after another. While reports recently surfaced stating that the pre-production was underway and Ranveer Singh had even began prepping for the iconic role, a new report now reveals the film is likely on the back burner.
Why? Well, just days after it was reported that the film was set to go on floors by the end of January 2026, a new report suggests that Singh – who astonished all with his performance in the spy thriller Dhurandhar, has instead walked out of the film. Read on to know more.
Ranveer Singh Walks Out Of Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3
As per a recent Pinkvilla report, Ranveer Singh – who is currently riding high on the success of Dhurandhar, has decided to quit Don 3. The insider told the publication, “Ranveer is keen to collaborate with filmmakers like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Atlee, and at the same time, he doesn’t want to be seen in back-to-back gangster films, especially since Dhurandhar is already established in that space.”
The source further stated that because of this reason, Ranveer has asked producer Jai Mehta to prepone the shoot of Pralay. For the unversed, Pralay is a zombie-based film that tells a human story about how far a man will go to save his family in the most difficult circumstances. The insider said, “Now that he has walked out of Don 3, Ranveer is now personally involved in aligning dates and schedules for Jai Mehta’s film to ensure the film moves quickly.”
The same PV report, however, also stated that the makers are still determined to take Don 3 on floors by end-January 2026. In the wake of Ranveer Singh quitting the project, the production house has already started looking out for a new leading man.
About Don 3
Don 3 was announced in 2023, with filming initially expected to begin in early 2025. However, since then, it has faced several issues with regards to it casting. While Ranveer Singh has reprotedly walked out of the film now, earlier leading lady Kiara Advani had bid adieu to the project. Kiara stepped back from the film after getting pregnant and giving birth. She reportedly is being replaced by Kriti Sanon. Vikrant Massey has been in talks with the makers to play the antagonist in the upcoming actioner.
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