Ranveer Singh’s ‘Don 3’ Faces Uncertainty: Delay or Demise?

Speculations Surround the Future of Farhan Akhtar’s Ambitious Franchise

Ranveer Singh’s announcement as the new face of the Don franchise met with fierce backlash, with fans expressing doubt about his ability to carry forward the iconic legacy crafted by Amitabh Bachchan and later perfected by Shah Rukh Khan. In a heartfelt post, Ranveer described the opportunity as a dream come true and promised to honor the anti-hero’s legacy. Yet, it seems that his moment to shine as Don is slipping further away.

Reports suggest the film’s production, originally set to begin in January 2025, has now been pushed to June 2025, marking yet another delay in a project already plagued by speculation and skepticism. With Kiara Advani onboard as the female lead, the initial enthusiasm following Ranveer’s casting announcement last year appears to have faded. Fans online are now speculating that the delay might signal something more ominous—a potential shelving of the project altogether.

Industry insiders point to the staggering budget as a major hurdle. With costs reportedly exceeding ₹300 crores, recovering even ₹200 crores in today’s market seems a daunting challenge. Social media chatter reflects this apprehension, with comments like, “Ranveer Singh is in the worst phase of his career,” and “Farhan can’t make Don 3 without the King,” hinting at both financial and creative concerns.

Whether Don 3 is merely delayed or entirely shelved remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—the pressure on Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar to revive this iconic franchise is immense. Fans of the original films, for now, remain skeptical about its future.