Much has been speculated about
Farhan Akhtar
and
Ritesh Sidhwani
's '
Don 3
' that will see
Ranveer Singh
taking over the baton from Shah Rukh Khan.
As anticipation for the action film grows by the day, new reports doing the rounds, only seems to add to the excitement. While it has been revealed that Ranveer will star in the lead role, no other details have been revealed. Speculations are rife that the makers will be trying to get Shah Rukh and
Amitabh Bachchan
to feature in special cameos in the film, however, nothing has yet been confirmed. Meanwhile, new reports indicate that the film's team is prepping up for the pre-production and filming schedules that are said to commence in August this year.
In a report on Bollywood Hungama, it has been revealed that the 'Don 3' team is currently in the casting phase, with pre-production slated to kick off next month. While the identity of the leading lady remains shrouded in secrecy, an official announcement is expected to be made before the team commences filming.
Adding an extra layer of intrigue, industry sources suggest ongoing discussions with
Emraan Hashmi
to take on the role of the antagonist opposite Singh. However, as of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding the actor's inclusion in the project. He was most recently seen playing villain in the
Salman Khan
starrer 'Tiger 3' that failed to hit the mark at the box office.
'Don 3' has been the hot topic of discussion for several years. While at first, fans expected Shah Rukh to return as the famed character, they did not hold back their shock and surprise when announced that Singh would be taking over.
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