Overview
- Multiple outlets report that Ranveer Singh has stepped away from Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Don 3, though no official statements have been issued.
- Mid-day cites internal communications detailing a December 19 meeting after which department heads were told the February schedule was pushed and a new male lead would be sought.
- Sources quoted by Pinkvilla say Singh aims to avoid consecutive gangster roles after Dhurandhar and has asked to fast-track the zombie thriller Pralay with Applause Entertainment.
- Mid-day additionally reports scheduling conflicts tied to planned Dhurandhar 2 work and a remuneration request that did not align with Don 3’s budget.
- Reports say Don 3 remains in development, with Kriti Sanon named as the female lead, while India Today carries a counterclaim that Singh was dropped over demands rather than choosing to leave.