Overview

• Pinkvilla and News18 fact checks confirm Karan Veer Mehra is not being considered for Don 3’s primary antagonist role.
• Earlier negotiations with Vikrant Massey for the villain part collapsed and producers are seeking fresh talent.
• Ranveer Singh has officially stepped into the title role and Kriti Sanon is locked in as the female lead.
• Farhan Akhtar will return to directing with Don 3, marking his first directorial project since Don 2 in 2011.
• The film is gearing up for a January 2026 shoot under Excel Entertainment with a planned release in 2027.