Since the announcement of Don 3 with Ranveer Singh in 2023 by Indian filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar, speculation about the female lead in the film has been ongoing. On Tuesday, Akhtar officially disclosed that Kiara Advani would be part of the Don franchise alongside Ranveer, succeeding Priyanka Chopra, who previously played the female lead in Don 2, starring Shah Rukh Khan.
After hinting at a significant revelation on Monday, Excel Entertainment conveyed on social media, “Kiara Advani, welcome to the Don universe! Don 3.” The video announcement did not unveil Kiara’s initial appearance in the film or provide details about her character. However, it did hint at the continuity of the franchise’s iconic theme tune.
Speculation about Kiara’s involvement in the popular franchise gained traction when she was recently sighted at the Excel Entertainment office. When Akhtar was asked about her role in Don 3, he responded cautiously, stating, “It’s an ongoing process. I don’t want to preemptively say anything that I might have to retract for various reasons, but you’ll be informed when it happens.”
Upon the revelation of Ranveer as the lead in Don 3, both he and the creators faced criticism from Shah Rukh Khan’s fans, who portrayed the iconic role of Don in the previous two films. Akhtar reassured the audience that Ranveer would excel, stating to the BBC, “It’s about an actor taking on the role and infusing it with their style and flair. He possesses that in abundance. He will perform exceptionally well. The responsibility now lies more with me to ensure the script and the film align with my vision.”
Don 3 is scheduled for a 2025 release in theatres.
