Bollywood Superstar Sets Conditions for Return of Shah Rukh Khan to “Don 3” after Ranveer’s Departure
In an exciting development, there are reports that Shah Rukh Khan may be returning to the Don series. After the sudden departure of Ranveer, the actor who had been slated to replace him, there is speculation that Shah Rukh Khan is considering returning as the anti-hero. Sources indicate, however, that the star has a condition for his return. It is about the creative team.
Shahrukh Khan is reportedly willing to reprise his Don 3 role, with one crucial caveat. This involves the director’s team. Recent industry reports claim that the actor wants Atlee to be involved in the project. Atlee is the filmmaker behind Jawan. Shahrukh believes Atlee is needed to raise the scale of the movie and meet the expectations of modern audiences. At the same time, Farhan is still the director for the franchise. The collaboration will aim to replicate the cinematic splendor and mass appeal of their previous partnership.
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Fans and industry professionals have experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during the casting process. Don 3. Ranveer was initially announced as the face of the franchise. This move elicited mixed reactions among fans of the series. Singh, however, has parted with the project. Insiders claim that “Shah Rukh Khan portrayed the iconic Don role in the second movie of the franchise.” Ranveer was initially supposed to replace Khan as King in Don 3. He has quit as well.”
Ranveer’s decision not to participate in the much-anticipated film is a calculated career move. According to reports from Pinkvilla, Singh has recalibrated his filmography following the success of Dhurandhar. According to a source who is close to him, he wants to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Lokesh Kagaraj. Atlee, too, was mentioned. Source: “He wants to work with directors like Sanjay Bhansali and Lokesh Kanagaraj. At the same time, however, he does not want to appear in back-to-back gangster movies, particularly since Dhurandhar has already made a name for itself in this genre.” The source noted that he wanted to avoid being typecast, especially since Dhurandhar is already established in this space.
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The production company is looking at Ranveer’s legacy, as the actor who created the role for generations has left the scene. According to TellyChakkar, Shah Rukh isn’t just passively considering the offer, but is also actively evaluating it, if his conditions regarding Atlee are met. According to reports, the actor wants to make Don 3 a spectacle. He believes Atlee’s style of commercial high-octane cinema is key to achieving this vision. Discussions are still ongoing, and no decision has yet been made.
Casting uncertainties in Don 3 go beyond the leading actor. Kiara Advani had been signed initially to play opposite Ranveer. Recent reports indicate that she may have also left the project, along with the change in male lead. There are now increasing rumors that Kriti will be taking over the lead role. However, there is no confirmation.
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The production team also had difficulty securing an antagonist. According to reports, both Vikrant Deverakonda and Vikrant Masey were approached for the role of villain. Both actors declined, saying that their character was not as deep as the title role. The pre-production of the film has been complicated by this series of rejections.
The Don series remains one of Indian cinema’s most popular and lucrative intellectual properties. Shahrukh’s possible reunion with the franchise will likely mark a historical moment in Bollywood box office records. Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment are awaiting confirmation that the “King” of Bollywood will resume his role as the world’s most dangerous underworld figure.
