Don 3 (2025)
September 18, 2025
π¨ Don 3 β A New Era of Don

π¬ Overview
Genre: Suspense, action, thriller
Director & Writer: Farhan Akhtar β who directed parts 1 and 2
Leading Don: Ranveer Singh takes over the role of Don, replacing Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan

π§βπ€βπ§ Cast & Crew
Female Lead: Kriti Sanon officially takes on the female lead, after Kiara Advani dropped out due to pregnancy
The film may feature Priyanka Chopra in a supporting role β making for a notable comeback
Leading Villain: Vikrant Massey confirmed to play the titular role opposite Don
ποΈ Development Schedule & Production
Originally scheduled to start filming in June 2025, however, it was delayed due to crew schedules and Ranveer and director Farhan’s own projects
Now confirmed to start production in January 2026, with hopes of a release in late 2026
π₯ Official Trailer
The trailer reveals Ranveer Singh’s new Don in a cool, powerful style; the energetic visuals and fast-paced build-up suggest a modern, bold version of Don with emotional depth.
π Summary & Highlights
π Summary
Don 3 marks a new turning point for the Don franchise as Farhan Akhtar builds a completely new story, not directly related to the events in the previous two parts, to reach a global audience and refresh the iconic character’s image
β Notable factors
New Don image: Ranveer Singh brings a darker, more mysterious perspective, in a modern and fractured underworld
Smooth screen combination: Kriti Sanon and Ranveer Singh collaborate for the first time, adding to the expectation of their chemistry and the possibility of Priyanka Chopra also appearing to enhance the Don 3 franchise
Nostalgic music: There is a new song expected to have the sound of “Aaj Ki Raat” – recalling cinematic memories with explosive effects on the Bollyhallu stage

π Conclusion
Don 3 is currently the most anticipated project of the year 2026 β with all the ingredients from a big-name director, fresh faces, and a powerhouse cast. If the official trailer is any indication, we can expect a version of Don thatβs more spirited, bold, and emotionally deep than ever before.
