There was turmoil amid increasing speculation regarding the casting of don 3Actor Hrithik Roshan has issued a clarification, stating that he was not approached for the film at any stage.
Hrithik Roshan breaks silence on being approached for Don 3 following Ranveer Singh’s differences with Excel Entertainment.
Addressing the rumors directly, Hrithik said, “What started as a mere rumor has now become a full-blown affair, and it is important to set the record straight. I would like to categorically clarify that I was never approached for this.” don 3 at any given time. The media is requested to desist from any such unverified reports.”
His statement comes in the wake of ongoing reports about the behind-the-scenes developments related to the much-awaited third installment. leader Franchise.
Background: Don 3 announcement and exit
In August 2023, Excel Entertainment officially announced don 3Ranveer Singh was unveiled as the new face of the iconic franchise. A stylized announcement video created quite a buzz, with the action spectacle expected to go on floors in 2026.
However, recent developments indicate that Ranveer Singh has opted out of the project, sparking intense discussions in the industry. Readers may recall that last week, IHNS The report said the situation escalated to such an extent that two closed-door meetings were held under the auspices of the Producers Guild of India, involving key stakeholders.
Counter charges
In the second meeting, Ranveer’s stand was reportedly put forward first. A producer present at the meeting, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “Ranveer accused Excel Entertainment of unprofessionalism and not being serious about taking Don 3 on the floors. He said Farhan Akhtar never had a fixed script and as an actor, he prefers to work only with fully developed material.”
The source further claimed, “Ranveer also revealed that Farhan was never open to feedback on the script and had issues incorporating certain subplots. He further alleged that Excel was exploring the possibility of bringing Hrithik Roshan on board and had approached him again only after the success of Dhurandhar to cash in on his momentum.”
It is this specific claim that has prompted Hrithik Roshan to provide a clarification.
setting the record straight
By publicly distancing himself from the project, Hrithik has tried to put an end to speculations linking him to it don 3. His statement underlines the actor’s position that he was not involved in any discussions related to the film.
At this time, there has been no official update from Excel Entertainment regarding revised casting or production timeline don 3.
