"I was never approached for Don 3," says Hrithik Roshan as he dismisses reports of him replacing Ranveer Singh in Farhan Akhtar's directorial
Mumbai, February 13
Over the past few days, social media has been flooded with speculation that Hrithik Roshan has replaced Ranveer Singh in Don 3.
Putting the rumours to rest, Hrithik, on Friday, via a statement, clarified that there's no truth to the reports as he "was never approached for the film"
"What started off as just a rumour has now taken on an entire life of its own, and it's important to set the record straight. I would like to categorically clarify that I was never approached for Don 3 at any given time. Requesting media to steer clear of any such unverified reports," the statement read.
In August 2023, Farhan had, in a special announcement video, revealed that Ranveer Singh will be the new Don in the third film of the hit franchise.
In the teaser, Ranveer was seen seated in a building with his back to the camera. He lit up a cigarette, introduced himself as Don, and then turned to face the camera.
Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan played the character in the earlier versions.
Reportedly, things did not go well between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment, especially after the Dhurandhar star walked out of Don 3. However, neither Ranveer nor Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani have publicly addressed the issue so far.
It now remains to be seen who will step into the lead role in Don 3 or whether Ranveer and Excel Entertainment will resolve their differences and move ahead with what was originally planned.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I think Hrithik would have been a fantastic Don! His intensity and style are perfect for the role. But if Ranveer was officially announced, they should stick with him. This back-and-forth isn't good for the film's hype. 🤔
This is why I don't trust "sources" and "reports" anymore. It's all just clickbait. The teaser with Ranveer was so good, I hope the project doesn't get shelved because of these issues. Bollywood needs another solid franchise.
Respect to Hrithik for shutting this down politely but firmly. The pressure on Ranveer must be immense, stepping into a role made iconic by SRK and Big B. I feel for him. Hope things get sorted and we get to see his version soon!
Yaar, the original Don with Amitabh Bachchan is still unbeatable. SRK did a great job too. Ranveer has big shoes to fill, but if anyone can bring that chaotic, flamboyant energy to Don, it's him. Just make the film already! 😅
A bit of respectful criticism: Excel Entertainment should communicate better. If there are issues with the lead actor, or if plans are changing, a clear statement would stop the rumour mill. This silence fuels speculation and hurts the project's credibility.
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