Amid mounting speculation surrounding the casting turmoil of Don 3, actor Hrithik Roshan has issued a clarification, stating that he was never approached for the film at any stage.
Hrithik Roshan BREAKS SILENCE on being approached for Don 3 after Ranveer Singh’s fallout with Excel Entertainment
Addressing the rumours directly, Hrithik said, “What began off as only a rumour has now taken on a life-time of its own, and it is vital to set the record straight. I would love to categorically make clear that I used to be never approached for Don 3 at any given time. Requesting media to keep away from any such unverified reports.”
His statement is available in the wake of ongoing reports about behind-the-scenes developments involving the much-anticipated third instalment of the Don franchise.
Background: Don 3 Announcement and Exit
In August 2023, Excel Entertainment officially announced Don 3, unveiling Ranveer Singh as the brand new face of the long-lasting franchise. A stylised announcement video generated considerable buzz, with the motion spectacle slated to go on floors in 2026.
Nevertheless, recent developments indicated that Ranveer Singh had exited the project, triggering intense discussion inside industry circles. Readers may recall that last week, Bollywood Hungama reported that the situation escalated to the extent that two closed-door meetings were held under the aegis of the Producers Guild of India, involving key stakeholders.
Allegations and Counter-Narratives
On the second meeting, Ranveer’s stance was reportedly presented first. A producer present on the meeting, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated, “Ranveer blamed Excel Entertainment for unprofessionalism and never being serious about taking Don 3 on floors. He stated that Farhan Akhtar never had a certain script in place and that, as an actor, he prefers to work only with fully developed material.”
The source further claimed, “Ranveer also identified that Farhan was never open to feedback on the script and had issues incorporating certain subplots. He further alleged that Excel was exploring the opportunity of getting Hrithik Roshan on board and only re-approached him after the success of Dhurandhar, to capitalise on his momentum.”
It is that this specific claim that appears to have prompted Hrithik Roshan’s clarification.
Setting the Record Straight
By publicly distancing himself from the project, Hrithik has sought to place an end to speculation linking him to Don 3. His statement underscores the actor’s position that he was not involved in any discussions related to the film.
As of now, there was no official update from Excel Entertainment regarding the revised casting or production timeline of Don 3.
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