Previously announced for Farhan Akhtar's Don 3, Ranveer Singh has opted out following Dhurandhar's blockbuster run nearing 900 crores worldwide. To avoid back-to-back gangster roles, he's fast-tracking zombie thriller Pralay, while Don 3 makers scout a replacement for a late January 2026 start.
Ranveer Singh, riding high on the unprecedented success of his spy thriller Dhurandhar—now approaching 900 crores globally and eyeing 1,000 crores—has withdrawn from the lead role in Don 3, the third film in Farhan Akhtar's gangster franchise. This update comes about two weeks after announcements positioning Don 3 and Pralay as his key follow-ups to Dhurandhar.
Originally set to film Don 3 right after Dhurandhar, Singh is now avoiding consecutive similar roles. Reports from Pinkvilla confirm he's accelerating his zombie thriller Pralay, directed by Jai Mehta (also referred to as Jay Mehta), an Applause Entertainment production focusing on a man's desperate fight to protect his family in a post-apocalyptic world. With Dhurandhar 2 locked for March 19, 2026, Singh is aligning schedules to begin Pralay's shoot sooner.
The Don 3 team, starring Kriti Sanon, has started auditioning replacements for the iconic Don. Production remains on track for an end-of-January 2026 start in Mumbai, minimizing delays.
