The much-anticipated film Don 3 has been grabbing headlines even before its official announcement was made in August 2023. It will be directed by Farhan Akhtar, who also helmed the first two instalments of the film. After Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh will be headlining the third instalment while Kriti Sanon plays the female lead. Amid the excitement, South Indian actor Arjun Das, best known for his deep voice and villain roles in films like Master and Kaithi, is reportedly in advanced talks to play the main antagonist in Don 3. ‘Don 3’: Karan Veer Mehra Reportedly ‘Being Considered’ As New Antagonist After Vikrant Massey Officially Exited Film.

Arjun Das To Play Main Antagonist in ‘Don 3’?

Farhan Akhtar's Don 3 is a reboot of the popular Don franchise, and it's interesting to see how Ranveer Singh embraces the role of the notorious crime lord in the new film. A recent report suggests that Arjun Das is all set to make his Bollywood debut with Don 3, where he will be playing the lead antagonist. A source close to the development told Pinkvilla. "After playing characters with grey shades in films like Good Bad Ugly and soon-to-be-released OG, Arjun Das is in talks to make his Hindi film debut."

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The source added, "Farhan Akhtar and team are in talks with Arjun to come on board for Don 3 as the main antagonist. Arjun has shown his interest too as the character has multiple arcs and a lot more than just a run of the mill antagonist."

Ranveer Singh To Undergo Workshops To Get Mannerisms of Don

The source further added that Ranveer Singh will be undergoing workshops to get the mannerisms of Don. "He will be bringing in his own elements to the character and is excited to embark on an action-packed journey with Farhan Akhtar from January," the source revealed. The source also added that makers of Don 3 aim to deliver high-voltage action scenes, and international stunt teams with experience working in big projects have come on board for the same. ‘Jee Le Zaraa’: Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif No Longer Part of Farhan Akhtar’s Upcoming Film? Actor Says, ‘It’s Too Delicious a Script To Drop’.

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The makers had initially roped in Kiara Advani as the female lead in Don3. She was later replaced by Kriti Sanon. Even Vikrant Massey was said to play the villain in the movie, but he quit the project. The casting reshuffle has definitely stirred excitement among fans of the Don franchise. As makers prepare to begin shooting in January 2026, we are excited to see how Don3 carries the legacy of the popular franchise forward.

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