Ranveer Singh is the new DON; replaces SRK in Don 3.

For movie lovers and those who love and are SRK fans, this will come as bad news that Farhan Akhtar has replaced the main lead with a versatile actor. The internet seems to have gone into a frenzy after Farhan made the official announcement through a note on his Twitter handle. In the note, he spoke about being grateful for the opportunity to work with Shah Rukh Khan in two instalments of ‘Don’ and mentioned a new actor replacing the superstar in ‘Don 3’.

The note read, "In 1978, Salim-Javed created a character portrayed by Mr Amitabh Bachchan with effortless zeal, captured the imagination of theatregoers across the country. That enigmatic character was Don. In 2006, Don was reimagined and brought to life by Shah Rukh Khan in his own irresistibly charming way. From Don's sarcastic wit to his cool but terrifying fury, Shah Rukh embodied his persona. As writer & director, I had a great time creating not one but two, 'Don' films with Shah Rukh and both experiences remain very close to my heart."

The actor further mentioned, “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 generously shown to Mr Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. A new era of Don begins in 2025. Watch this space.”

Farhan has replaced Shah Rukh Khan with Ranveer Singh in Don 3. He announced on all his social media accounts about the main lead replacement. SRK is not interested in returning to the Don franchise since he felt that he had given all that he could to the character in Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011). Hence Farhan was left with no choice but to look for another actor and thus Ranveer was brought into the picture.

In an Instagram post, Farhan confirmed Shah Rukh Khan’s exit from the franchise. “(Shah Rukh) is willing to do commercial films that cater to a universal section of the audience, and Don certainly doesn’t fit the bracket of cinema that he is willing to do for the coming few years.” He has conveyed his decision to Excel stakeholders. SRK fans are sad as they were waiting to see King Khan make a return.