Hrithik Roshan to Play Don After Ranveer Singh’s Exit? Here’s What We Know So Far

Bollywood’s rumour mill is buzzing with fresh speculation around Don 3 after reports suggested that Ranveer Singh has exited the project. The latest chatter points to Hrithik Roshan as a strong contender to step into the iconic role, reigniting excitement among fans of the long-running franchise.

Interestingly, Hrithik Roshan is no stranger to the Don universe. Sharp-eyed fans will remember his brief cameo in Don 2, where Shah Rukh Khan’s character used a high-tech mask to impersonate him during a pivotal heist scene. Now, industry whispers suggest that the makers are seriously considering Hrithik as the new face of the suave underworld don. According to a source quoted by Filmfare, the actor has “emerged” as a leading option for the role, though no official confirmation has been made.

The stakes are undeniably high. The character of Don has previously been immortalised by Amitabh Bachchan in the 1978 original and later redefined by Shah Rukh Khan in the 2006 reboot and its 2011 sequel. Any actor taking over the mantle will inevitably face comparisons with these legendary performances.

Ranveer Singh’s reported exit is said to be linked to his shift in focus toward Jai Mehta’s Pralay, leaving the future of Don 3 wide open. This has sparked further debate on whether the filmmakers will opt for a proven star like Hrithik Roshan or take a bold risk with a fresh face.

Hrithik was last seen in YRF’s War 2, the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War. While the film performed decently at the box office, grossing over Rs 371 crore worldwide, it did not replicate the massive buzz of its predecessor. Whether Don 3 could mark a powerful reinvention for Hrithik remains to be seen but for now, fans can only wait and watch as the mystery unfold