Mumbai: Director Farhan Akhtar has set the internet abuzz with the official announcement of the much-anticipated film 'Don 3'.
After Shah Rukh Khan's departure from the Don series, Akhtar took the reins to reboot this beloved franchise with a younger star in the lead role. Earlier reports hinted at actor Ranveer Singh taking on the mantle of the new Don, a confirmation eagerly awaited by fans. This announcement also signifies a shift in the legacy of the franchise, with Akhtar revealing that a talented actor, whom he deeply admires, will now be headlining the film.
The movie is slated for a 2025 release.
Farhan Akhtar's Instagram unveiled the 'Don 3' logo, sending waves of excitement among moviegoers. The cryptic announcement left fans eagerly speculating about the new Don's identity. Now, in a new Instagram post, Akhtar has taken the opportunity to pay tribute to the iconic portrayals of the character by Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Reflecting on the origin of this enigmatic character, Akhtar wrote, "In 1978, a character created by Salim-Javed and portrayed by Mr. Amitabh Bachchan with effortless elan, captured the imagination of theatergoers across the country. That enigmatic character was Don." He then delved into the reinvention of the character, acknowledging Shah Rukh Khan's charismatic interpretation in 2006. "From Don's sardonic wit to his cool but menacing fury, Shah Rukh embodied his persona. As writer & director, I had a great time creating not one but two, 'Don' films with Shah Rukh and both experiences remain very close to my heart," Akhtar recalled
Building anticipation for the upcoming movie, Farhan Akhtar discloses that a gifted actor he has long admired will now take on the role of Don. With hope and excitement, he expresses his wish for the new actor to receive the same fervent love from the audience as Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan did. He wrote, "The time has now come to take the legacy of Don forward, and joining us in this new interpretation will be an actor whose talent and versatility I have long admired. We hope that you will show him the love you have so graciously and generously shown to Mr Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan."
Akhtar concluded the post by inviting fans to stay tuned for further updates, stating, "A new era of Don begins in 2025. Watch this space."
"The teaser of Don 3 will be out this week on the digital world. The team is very excited to introduce Ranveer Singh as the new Don to this young generation of cinema-going audience. The introduction will happen through a proper teaser, which will drop digitally in the next 2 to 3 days," reported Pinkvilla. The teaser will be released with Gadar 2.