2023 is shaping up to be the year of Shah Rukh Khan. While Pathaan was the 5th highest grossing Indian film ever made, Jawaan is shaping up to be pretty interesting and hype worthy action thriller as well. When we talk about SRK and thrillers, there is one film that always comes to our mind – Farhan Akhtar’s Don series starring SRK. Well, good news is that we now have official confirmation as well as the first trailer for Don 3 but the bad news is that SRK is not returning and has been replaced by Ranveer Singh.
Don 3: Trailer, Plot, Cast, Release Date and More
While almost all SRK fans would be disappointed, Ranveer Singh fans and the fans of the Don franchise in general would be happy with this news. The trailer as you can see above, boasts Ranveer Singh’s first look as Don which is unlike any role he has played before in his career. Although Ranveer has proven his versatility in films like 83, Bajirao Mastaani, and Lootera, fans are quite sceptical about him playing the role. The reason is simple enough – it is really hard to match SRK’s aura and on screen charisma as Don.
Although Ranveer’s look is different from his previous roles, his voice simply lacks the intensity of SRK. But ultimately its the overall personality ad character persona that matters. Its not like Al Pacino had a heavy or base-y voice but he is still the greatest crime-drama actor on the planet. So, though audience’s scepticism is valid, we all need to patiently wait for at least the trailer and only then make an opinion. Any backlash before that would just be destructive and might also affect the script and direction of the film.
As for the rest of the cast, there have certain rumors that Kiara Advani might be joining Ranveer as the female lead of the film, replacing Priyanka Chopra. Fans won’t be bothered by any of the other casting choices though as their entire focus would be on Ranveer, as it should be in a film about Don. Farhan Akhtar’s official statement reads, “The time has now come to take the legacy of Don forward and joining us in this new interpretation will be an actor whose talent and versatility I have long admired. We hope that you will show him the love you have so graciously and generously shown to Mr Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. A new era of Don begins in 2025.”
This also seemingly confirms the release date of the film which would be sometime in 2025. That is all the information we have about the film so far. Till then, check out some critics and fan reactions below!
Expectations vs reality 😂#Don3 pic.twitter.com/6xW2NpWbzy
— Cheemrag (@itxcheemrag) August 9, 2023
The Swag, Aura, Voice, and Enigma of #ShahRukhKhan are unmatchable.
This is a decade-old teaser. #FarhanAkhtar can't represent Ranveer Singh in Don 3 like he did SRK in DON 2. You can find the actor but can't find the replacement of @iamsrk the factor! pic.twitter.com/uwv77U0Gfm
— JUST A FAN. (@iamsrk_brk) August 9, 2023
With all due respect,
This was a very MID promo for an Iconic Franchise#Don3 pic.twitter.com/YEyhzPqvJN— ANMOL JAMWAL (@jammypants4) August 9, 2023
First Don franchise film that will be a BLOCKBUSTER.
Ranveer Singh in and as DON.#Don3 pic.twitter.com/KfmTN42x1M
— Hud Hud Dabangg (@HudHuddDabangg) August 9, 2023
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