Ever since Ranveer Singh stepped into the shoes of Shah Rukh Khan to play Bollywood's new Don in Don 3, the upcoming action thriller has been making headlines for various reasons. The actor will be playing the titular role, taking the franchise in a new direction under the supervision of Farhan Akhtar. The official announcement in 2023 excited fans despite initial scepticism about Ranveer Singh's ability to fill Shah Rukh Khan's shoes. However, reports of Kiara Advani exiting the upcoming spy film have been circulating on the internet. Amid this, Kriti Sanon may have just dropped a major hint about replacing the actress as the female lead in the film. Kiara Advani Exits Ranveer Singh’s ‘Don 3’ Due to Her Pregnancy – Reports.

Kriti Sanon To Play Female Lead in ‘Don 3’?

Kiara Advani had come on board Don 3 to play the female lead opposite Ranveer Singh in the upcoming action thriller. However, reports suggested that the actress had quit the project as she was expecting her first child with husband Sidharth Malhotra. Kriti Sanon was said to have replaced Kiara Advani in the upcoming spy film. Amid the rumours, a video of Kriti's latest public outing is going viral on the internet, adding more fuel to the rumours. In the viral video shared by a paparazzi handle on Sunday (June 15), Kriti could be seen stepping out in Mumbai. She looked gorgeous in a blue sleeveless dress.

Did Kriti Sanon Playfully Hint About Her ‘Don 3’ Casting?

 

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As she made her way to the car, the paparazzi began clicking pictures. One of the photographers said, "Kriti ji, Don 3. Rukiye na yahan pe, Lady Don." While Kriti didn’t respond to the comment directly, she tried to contain her smile and blushed, a reaction that sparked even more speculation among fans about her possible casting in Don 3. Rumours of the actress' acting in Don 3 first surfaced online after she was spotted outside Farhan Akhtar's office in Mumbai. However, there are no official confirmations regarding the female lead of Don 3. ‘Don 3’: Vikrant Massey Roped In to Play Villain in Ranveer Singh’s Film – Reports.

Apart from Kriti Sanon, Munjya fame Sharvari Wagh was also in talks to play the female lead in Don 3. Vikrant Massey will be playing the antagonist in the film with shoot commencing later this year.

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