The buzz around Bollywood’s latest sensation, Don 3, featuring Ranveer Singh and Kiara Advani, is palpable. As the third installment in Farhan Akhtar’s legendary Don series, anticipation has been sky-high ever since the project was announced. The earlier films, Don: The Chase Begins Again (2006) and its sequel Don 2 (2011), were massive successes, with Shah Rukh Khan’s magnetic portrayal of the anti-hero leaving an indelible mark on audiences.
In the 2006 remake, Shah Rukh Khan took on the iconic role originally played by Amitabh Bachchan, with Priyanka Chopra shining as the determined Roma. The film also featured stellar performances from Kareena Kapoor, Isha Koppikar, Arjun Rampal, and Boman Irani. When it was announced that Ranveer Singh would be stepping into the lead role for Don 3, reactions were mixed. Some fans were thrilled to see a new face in the role, while others were disappointed by the departure of their beloved Shah Rukh Khan.
The production of Don 3 has hit a few bumps along the way. Initially set to begin filming in August, the schedule has been pushed to May 2025. This delay is largely due to Farhan Akhtar’s commitment to his new acting role in 120 Bahadur, where he portrays Major Shaitan Singh PVC, a notable figure from the 1962 Indo-China war. As Farhan focuses on this role, he has decided to shift Don 3’s timeline by four months, with filming now expected to start in late spring or early summer next year. Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is engrossed in Aditya Dhar’s upcoming directorial venture, and Kiara Advani is busy with War 2, alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
The ripple effect of these delays has also impacted Farhan’s involvement in Aamir Khan’s sports drama Champions. The film, originally scheduled to start in October 2023, has been postponed to January 2024, overlapping with Don 3’s pre-production. As a result, Farhan had to step away from Champions to stay true to his commitment to Don 3.
Additionally, Farhan’s eagerly awaited film Jee Le Zaraa, featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt, has been put on hold due to scheduling conflicts among the actresses. As fans eagerly await more updates on Don 3, the intricate dance of delays and scheduling conflicts only adds to the excitement surrounding this highly anticipated cinematic event.