Overview

• Ranveer Singh will headline the film as the titular antihero with Kriti Sanon replacing Kiara Advani as the female lead.
• Vikrant Massey has opted out of the antagonist role and reports suggest Karan Veer Mehra among contenders for the part.
• Don 3 will feature a high-energy dance number inspired by the original 'Aaj Ki Raat' sequence, pairing Sanon with an as-yet-unnamed co-star.
• Farhan Akhtar returns to direct the third installment under Excel Entertainment’s banner alongside partner studios.
• Filming is slated to commence in January 2026 with a planned December 2026 theatrical release.