According to reports, Ranveer Singh has been officially cast in the much-awaited film “Don -3 ” directed by Farhan Akhtar. The news suggests that Singh has taken over the role previously held by Shah Rukh Khan in the successful franchise. This development has generated significant excitement among fans, as they eagerly anticipate Singh’s portrayal in the film. The decision to replace Khan with Singh marks a notable change in the project, adding further anticipation to the already high expectations surrounding the movie.
Industry insiders had been speculating that the announcement of “Don 3” would be made on Ranveer Singh’s birthday. According to a source, Singh strategically released the trailer for “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” two days before his birthday to keep the day free for the anticipated “Don 3” announcement. The announcement video, featuring Singh as the new Don, had been finalized and shown to various industry insiders who were impressed by the concept and Singh’s portrayal. The team meticulously crafted the sound design, visuals, and overall ambiance, expecting it to create a buzz in the industry and generate excitement among audiences.
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During the planning process for the launch of “Don 3” on July 6, the team at Excel Entertainment encountered an unforeseen hurdle. The team became aware that the teaser launch for the film “Salaar” was also scheduled for the same day. This raised concerns about potential clashes and overshadowing of announcements in an already crowded month, with Shah Rukh Khan’s “Jawan” announcement also expected. Despite the initial excitement surrounding the “Don 3” announcement, the team, including Ranveer Singh, decided to collectively postpone all announcement plans. This decision was made to ensure that the spotlight remains on each respective project and to avoid any potential confusion or competition.
The new date for the announcement of “Don 3” has not been finalized yet, but there are rumors that the team might consider announcing it in August, contingent upon the success of Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” at the box office. The idea behind this strategy would be to leverage the triumph of “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” and generate momentum for the new announcement. The decision is currently dependent on the performance of the Karan Johar-directed film, with a general sense of confidence that it will be a much-needed success for Ranveer Singh. Once Ranveer completes shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Baiju Bawra,” the production of “Don 3” is expected to commence. With Farhan Akhtar as the director, the film is anticipated to be a major release for Ranveer in 2025.
