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“Don 3″ Gets the Green Light: Director Farhan Akhtar Finally Gives a Clear Update”
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Shooting to Begin Soon
Director Farhan Akhtar has finally shared a confirmed update regarding Don 3. According to him, the film’s shooting is set to begin soon, with preparations already gaining momentum.
Shooting Scheduled for Mid–2026

Farhan Akhtar revealed that the principal photography of Don 3 will commence in mid-2026. He also officially confirmed actress Kriti Sanon’s involvement in the film. The pairing of Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon has been locked for the project, bringing clarity to earlier casting speculations.
Rumours and Speculation Put to Rest
For the past several weeks, Don 3 had been surrounded by numerous rumours—claims of the film being shelved, reports of the shoot being postponed, and constant buzz about casting changes. However, all such speculation has now been put to rest with Akhtar himself issuing a clear and final statement.
Ranveer Singh to Play the New Don
In the upcoming installment of this iconic franchise, Ranveer Singh will take on the popular role of ‘Don’. He has recently completed the shoot for his film Dhurandhar and will now shift his complete focus to Don 3. Ranveer will step into the space previously occupied by Shah Rukh Khan, portraying a strong character with a dark, negative shade.
Shah Rukh Khan’s powerful performances in Don and Don 2 had earned immense praise, making this transition one of the most talked-about aspects of the new film.
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Farhan and Ranveer’s Upcoming Releases

Farhan Akhtar’s latest film 120 Bahadur has recently been released, and he will now dedicate his full attention to Don 3.
On the other hand, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is set for release soon. In this film, he appears in a rugged, action-packed avatar. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar revolves around a covert mission of the Indian Intelligence Bureau.
The film also features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Akshaye Khanna in prominent roles. Dhurandhar will hit theatres on 5 December.
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