Kriti Sanon set to join Ranveer Singh's Don 3 as female lead after Kiara opts out: 'She fits the bill like hand in glove'
As Don 3 preps to go on floors later this year, reports reveal Kriti Sanon is likely to play the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the much-awaited sequel will mostly be shot in Europe.
Before Don 3 rolls into production later this year, anticipation is running high, with fans eager (and others skeptical) about Ranveer Singh stepping into the iconic role. Adding to the buzz, a recent Pinkvilla report reveals that Kriti Sanon is set to star opposite him as the film¡¯s leading lady.
What reports say about the female lead in Don 3
As per a report by Pinkvilla, Kriti Sanon is likely to join Don 3 as the female lead opposite Ranveer Singh.
Sources suggest she has given a nod in principle and is expected to finalise the deal in the coming weeks.
Earlier, Kiara Advani was reportedly set to take on the role but had to step away from the project due to her pregnancy.
A source cited in the report said that the team behind Don 3, including director Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment, was keen on casting a seasoned actress with strong screen presence. "Kriti Sanon fits the bill like hand in glove. She has the aura to play Roma on screen, and is excited to sign the dotted lines soon, the source added.
Everything we know about Don 3
The Don series is all set for a high-powered comeback, with Ranveer Singh taking on the lead role made iconic by Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Farhan Akhtar, who directed the earlier installments, is back at the helm after a decade-long break from directing.
Pre-production has been underway for some time now.
Reports suggest that major portions of Don 3 will be filmed across Europe, especially in the UK and Germany. An insider revealed, "Don 3 will be shot largely in Europe and the locations are already closed."
The script is also said to be locked. The source further added, "All that remains now is slight polishing alongside the action design. The pre-production work will go on for the next few months, and the team is aiming to take the film on floors by October/November 2025."
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