Bollywood fans got super excited yesterday when actor Ranveer Singh was spotted on the sets of his upcoming film, Dhurandhar. Paparazzi videos quickly went viral on social media, showing Ranveer in a rugged, macho look that’s totally new for him. The buzz around Dhurandhar has only gotten stronger, especially with reports suggesting that it’s going to be an intense espionage thriller directed by Aditya Dhar.
But there’s a twist. While Ranveer is busy filming Dhurandhar, it seems like another much-awaited movie is being pushed back — and fans are definitely going to feel the delay.
We’re talking about Don 3, directed by Farhan Akhtar, which has already built a lot of hype over the past year. Ranveer is taking on the iconic role in this reboot of the Don franchise, originally made famous by Shah Rukh Khan in Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011). However, sources close to the production say that the shoot for Don 3 is now facing delays due to the ongoing schedule of Dhurandhar.
An insider revealed, “Ranveer’s shoot for Dhurandhar is causing delays for Don 3. Farhan Akhtar had planned to begin filming Don 3 by mid-2025, but that timeline is looking difficult now. Dhurandhar is reportedly only halfway done, and the shoot might go on until September or October 2025.”
This delay has naturally impacted Don 3’s production schedule, especially since it marks Farhan Akhtar’s return as a director after a long gap. The director, along with the rest of the Don 3 team, is keeping a close eye on the calendar and hoping to begin work as soon as possible.
But don’t worry — even though there’s a delay, everyone involved understands that these things happen, especially with big films like Dhurandhar and Don 3. “No one is panicking,” our source adds. “Everyone knows that filmmaking is a team effort, and delays can happen when you’re making something big and ambitious.”
Despite the holdup, there’s still a lot of excitement building around Don 3. The movie is expected to start shooting later this year and might target a theatrical release in the second half of 2026. That gives the team enough time to create something truly special.
In even more exciting news, there are unconfirmed reports that Shah Rukh Khan himself might appear in Don 3 in a special cameo. If that turns out to be true, fans can expect a truly unforgettable cinematic moment as the past meets the future of the Don franchise.
So, while fans may have to wait a little longer, the payoff could be huge. With Ranveer Singh bringing his own twist to the legendary character, Farhan Akhtar returning to direction, and the possibility of Shah Rukh Khan appearing in the film, Don 3 could be one of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters in 2026.
We’re keeping our fingers crossed that both Dhurandhar and Don 3 wrap up smoothly and bring us the powerful, action-packed stories we’ve been waiting for.
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