- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Wed, 27 May 2026 12:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Don 3 Controversy: The ongoing Don 3 controversy involving Ranveer Singh and director Farhan Akhtar has officially become one of the biggest talking point. Following Ranveer Singh's sudden exit from the Bollywood movie, the Federation Of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor.
Reports suggest that Excel Entertainment had already spent nearly Rs 45 crore on expensive pre-production work including script development, location scouting, and action rehearsals before the Dhurandhar actor walked away. With the Bollywood movie now facing massive financial losses, fans are desperate to know which Bollywood superstar will step in to replace Ranveer Singh in Don 3.
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Who Will Replace Ranveer Singh In Don 3?
As soon as Ranveer Singh's exit report came, rumours spread like wildfire that Hrithik Roshan was being roped in to play the lead in the crime thriller drama. Given his experience in high-octane action films, fans felt he was a perfect choice.
Will Hrithik Roshan Replace Ranveer Singh In Don 3?
However, Hrithik Roshan quickly released an official statement to completely shut down the speculation, stating, “What started off as just a rumour has now taken a life of its own, and it’s important to set the record straight. I would like to categorically clarify that I was never approached for Don 3 at any given time. I request the media to steer clear of any such unverified reports."
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Will Shah Rukh Khan Return In Don 3?
Meanwhile, reports have further suggested that the original Don actor, Shah Rukh Khan, might actually return to the franchise. Reports in TellyChakkar claim that Shah Rukh is willing to reprise his iconic role, but he has allegedly put forward one strict condition. Reports further suggest that, the King superstar will only come on board if Jawan director Atlee is brought in to steer the project alongside Farhan Akhtar. While this has sent fans into a frenzy, there is currently no official confirmation from the actor or the studio.
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Ranveer Singh's Work Front
Ranveer Singh latest movie Dhurandhar is one of the most successful franchises in Indian cinema history. Dhurandhar franchise is known for its high-stakes espionage and gritty realism. The movie also featured R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun. Up next he also has Pralay in his kitty. Additionally reports suggest, he is talking to Aditya Dhar about another project that he might start once Pralay's filming is finished.