The frenzy surrounding Don 3, the highly touted reboot of the age-old franchise, grows louder by the day. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, this marks a return to direction for the filmmaker after a gap of more than 15 years. Although Ranveer Singh has been declared officially as Don’s new face and Kriti Sanon is said to be booked as the female lead, the remaining casting still remains the subject of much speculation in all of Bollywood gossip circles.
No, Karan Veer Mehra Isn’t Playing the Villain
Social media recently went into a whirlwind after speculations were made about Karan Veer Mehra, who is famous for his appearance on Bigg Boss, being roped in to play the lead villain of the movie. Contrary to this, though, reports suggest that these rumours are absolutely unfounded. The source was from someone close to the production house, which clarified that Mehra is neither in contention for playing any role in Don 3 nor the lead villain.
Earlier, Vikrant Massey had been in advanced talks of playing the negative part against Ranveer Singh. However, negotiations apparently did not work out due to unspecified reasons. Since then, the search for the ideal villain goes on.
The Quest for a fashionable and layered villain
The producers of Don 3 are currently looking for a younger actor who can portray the complex, charismatic danger that the role of the antagonist requires. Although no one’s been officially named, sources indicate that the group is looking at both mainstream Bollywood and outsiders, hoping to infuse the casting of the film with freshness.
What We Know So Far
To date, Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon are the only confirmed cast members. Ranveer, with his history of intense prep and transformational performances, will be tasked with a tough prep regimen leading up to filming. Considering the legacy of the franchise, the character will ask him to balance style, action, and intricate emotional development something fans will be waiting with bated breath to witness.
Farhan Akhtar, last director of Don 2 featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra in 2011, aims to drive the franchise in a new direction while remaining faithful to its high-octane nature.
Release Timeline and Production Status
Don 3 is in the pre-production stage as of now, with shootdates anticipated to begin from January 2026. Directed by Excel Entertainment (Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani), the movie is targeting a 2027 theatrical release, subject to the progress of production.
All eyes continue to be on the grand cast announcement and who will take up the mantle as the new villain in this action-packed reboot.
