Though it has not been confirmed yet, Don 3 is definitely happening for sure, even though it looks like some of the principal cast might not be returning. Shah Rukh Khan will take on the role of the gangster whom police of 11 countries can't touch, but Priyanka Chopra won't be returning to give him the chase. For as per a report in DNA, it would be Farhan Akhtar who would be playing the cop looking to catch the don, and most probably failing at it big time.

Farhan has already completed the script for the movie, though it is not yet confirmed whether he would be directing the movie like the first two parts. A source close to the project told DNA, "He had bounced the idea off to SRK, who liked it. Farhan had taken a break from acting and channelised all his energy into developing the script for this film of the Don franchise. He has finally locked the script and things are moving in the right direction. SRK will be finishing Salute and then get to this film straight away. It is likely to release in 2020.”

But what about doing the role of a cop in the movie? The source continues, “Farhan will also act in this film. He will play a desi top cop to Shah Rukh’s Don. Since a portion of the film will be set in India, Farhan will be seen donning the policeman’s uniform in the film.” Interestingly, Farhan Akhtar was supposed to do the role of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's cop in Raees, but backed out later for unknown reason. He still remained on board as one of the producers of the movie.

With Priyanka out of the scene, there is also a hunt for an actress to take on the role of the female lead, which probably would be a new character.

And speaking of Shah Rukh Khan, if he is all set to do Don 3, I am not sure if he will take on the Vikram Vedha remake, since both the roles are of similar capacities.

 

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