Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is riding high with the success of his latest release, Dhurandhar. The spy action film directed by Aditya Dhar is creating havoc at the global box office and has already become one of the most successful Indian films of 2025. Thanks to its engaging storyline, powerful performances and obviously Akshaye Khanna's viral entry scene, Dhurandhar has proved itself as one of the biggest hits in Hindi cinema. Amid Dhurandhar's blockbuster run, another update from the actor's upcoming films has left fans shocked. If the latest reports are to be believed, Ranveer Singh has opted out of Don 3. ‘Dhurandhar’ Movie Review: Ranveer Singh Explodes in Spurts in Aditya Dhar’s Exhaustingly Violent and Politically Questionable Thriller (LatestLY Exclusive).

Ranveer Singh Walks out of ‘Don 3’?

Amid the blockbuster theatrical run of Dhurandhar, a new report has claimed that Ranveer Singh has walked out of the much-anticipated Don 3. The movie marked the directorial comeback of actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar. While fans might feel that his spy cum gangster role in Dhurandhar would make him a perfect choice for Don 3, the actor doesn't seem to view things the same way.

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Ranveer Singh Says No to Gangster Movies

A source close to the development told Pinkvilla, "With Dhurandhar's massive success, Ranveer is very clear about the kind of films he wants to do next. He is keen to collaborate with filmmakers like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Lokesh Kanagaraj and Atlee and at the same time, he doesn't want to be seen in back-to-back gangster films, especially since Dhurandhar is already established in that space. That's one of the reasons he has asked Jai Mehta to prepone the shoot of Pralay. Ranveer is keen on fast tracking the project and bringing it on floors sooner than planned."

The update comes just a day after a report claimed that Don 3 is back on track and Ranveer has started preparing for his role. The reports claimed that hooting would kick off between late January and February 2026 in Jeddah. ‘Bangladesh Ke Hindu Ke Lie Kab Bolega?’: Devoleena Bhattacharjee SLAMS YouTuber Dhruv Rathee for Calling Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ ‘Propaganda’ (View Post).

About ‘Don 3’

Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar's Don 3 was set to star Kriti Sanon as the female lead. 12th Fail star Vikrant Massey was in talks to play the lead antagonist in the upcoming spy film. Few reports even suggested that Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who featured in the first two instalments of the franchise, will be making cameo appearances in Don 3 to bring a nostalgic twist for fans.

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