Kriti Sanon Finally CONFIRMED For Don 3, New Mom Kiara Advani Replaced In Ranveer Singh Film
Kriti Sanon has been confirmed for Don 3! After many weeks of speculation and teasing, Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment has finally confirmed that Kriti Sanon has replaced new mom Kiara Advani in Don 3. The film will star Ranveer Singh as the lead, and Farhan Akhtar will once again direct the film, just like Shah Rukh Khan's Don and Don 2.
As per a release by Excel Entertainment about Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur, the actor-director 'is also preparing for his next directorial venture, Don 3, which is expected to go on floors in January 2026. The film will feature Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon in leading roles. Casting for the film is underway, with the makers reportedly in talks with a top A-list actor to take on the intense antagonist role".
The film was earlier supposed to feature Ranveer Singh and Kiara Advani as the leads. However, during her pregnancy, Kiara opted out of the film. A Pinkvilla report claimed that she has 'chosen to prioritise her personal life" over the film. Reports then suggested that Kriti Sanon had replaced Kiara.
Kriti Sanon was often spotted outside Excel Entertainment's office. Recently, she posted a birthday note for Ranveer Singh on Instagram and mentioned towards the end, 'P.S. Looking forward to working with you soon!" These things only fuelled the speculations while official confirmations were awaited.
However, now, Excel Entertainment's press note confirms that Kriti Sanon has been cast as the leading lady in Don 3. The press note comes soon after Kiara Advani announced that she has welcomed her first child with Sidharth Malhotra- a baby girl. The couple welcomed their daughter on July 15, 2025, at Reliance Hospital in Mumbai.
Meanwhile, even though Excel Entertainment has confirmed Kriti Sanon as the leading lady for Don 3, they are yet to address rumours about Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra making cameos in the film. As for the antagonist, reports claim that while Vikrant Massey and Vijay Deverakonda were approached for the role, both actors declined the opportunity due to the character lacking depth. With Kriti Sanon and Ranveer Singh being paired on screen for the first time, it will be interesting to see who will step in as the villain in Farhan Akhtar's Don 3.
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