Recent speculations regarding the casting and direction of the highly anticipated film don 3 This has been strongly addressed by sources close to the project. Rumors have been debunked that director Atlee was reportedly being considered to lead the franchise as a condition of bringing Shah Rukh Khan on board. Similarly, claims that Hrithik Roshan was in talks to play the lead role after Ranveer Singh’s alleged exit have also been debunked. According to statements from insiders, the production team is currently focusing on finalizing the script before beginning any casting decisions.

Amidst the growing online buzz, a source close to the project clarified the situation saying, “Rumours are being spread about Atlee don 3 Are completely false. Atlee was never approached for the film and has no connection with the franchise. This statement was provided to India Today To counter the extensive reports linking the director to the project.

Speculation initially began when outlets suggested that Atlee’s involvement was dependent on Shah Rukh Khan’s participation in the new installment. However, production insiders specifically denied any such developments. Farhan Akhtar, who has directed previous films leader The franchise, along with its creative team, is attached to the project. They are currently engaged in script development before any casting process begins.

Similarly, after Ranveer Singh allegedly walked away from the film, the name of actor Hrithik Roshan had come up for the lead role. However, a source close to the film refuted these claims and said, “Hrithik was never discussed. don 3 And he has not had any meeting with the team.” The clarification came amid growing curiosity over who would succeed previous chief Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan.

Following the news of Ranveer Singh’s exit, there has been a lot of anticipation regarding the future direction of the iconic franchise. The source emphasized that the departures have prompted the team to regroup and reevaluate the creative direction of the project. The casting process will officially begin only after the script is locked, putting a halt to rumors of any ongoing talks with new talent.

Adding further context, the source said, “Right now, everyone is in a celebratory mood, and things will start only next year. The script needs to be changed to suit the new hero, and once that is decided, they will be on the lookout for their new don. Though Hrithik could be a great choice, all the talk as of now is false.” This reinforces the production’s intention to approach casting organically after script revisions are complete.

Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is preparing for his next role. cataclysmA zombie thriller, and additional scenes are expected to be filmed for it Dhurandhar 2Directed by Aditya Dhar. sequel to successful stalwart It is scheduled for theatrical release on March 19, 2026 and will be available in multiple Indian languages, maintaining strong interest among the audiences.