Ranveer Singh is riding high at the box office. After a rough patch, the actor has made a strong comeback with Dhurandhar. The Aditya Dhar film has turned into a massive hit and is still pulling crowds. But this success may have led to a big change in Ranveer’s future plans. And the biggest question mark right now is around Don 3.
Even before Dhurandhar released, there was talk in the industry that the film could change things for Ranveer. Many felt that if it worked, he would rethink some of his signed projects. Now, those rumours seem to be coming true.
Ranveer Singh Opts Out Of Don 3?
As per a Pinkvilla report, Ranveer Singh has decided to step away from Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Don 3. This news comes as Dhurandhar moves closer to the Rs 600 crore nett mark. Trade experts believe the film could hit the milestone by Thursday. The New Year holidays have added to the momentum. The fourth week is also expected to stay strong. If the trend continues, the film may even touch the Rs 700 crore nett mark by the end of its run.
A source close to the development explained Ranveer’s thinking and said, “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.”
The source added that this shift has made Ranveer reorder his priorities. “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.”
Ranveer Singh To Focus On His Zombie Film And Other Big Projects
Pralay (backed by Applause Entertainment) is said to be a zombie-based film with a strong emotional angle. It focuses on how far a man will go to save his family in extreme situations. The report also claims Ranveer is closely involved in the planning. The source added, “Now that he has prioritised other projects over Don 3, Singh is now personally involved in aligning dates and schedules for Jai Mehta’s film to ensure the film moves quickly.”
Meanwhile, Don 3 has clearly hit a roadblock. An insider shared, “Right after the release of Dhurandhar, Ranveer was scheduled to begin preparations for Don 3. However, given the current situation, the film is now pushed.”
Will Farhan Akhtar Find A New Lead Or Shelve The Project?
Well, Don 3 already has Kriti Sanon signed as the female lead after Kiara Advani’s exit. The film was planned on a large scale and was set to be shot across Europe. Production was expected to begin in early 2026, after Farhan Akhtar’s acting project 120 Bahadur.
If Ranveer’s exit is confirmed, the makers may need a new male lead. This could delay the project further. Some insiders are already comparing the situation to Jee Le Zaraa, Farhan Akhtar’s stalled film that once featured Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.
