Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 Set to Roll: Ranveer Singh and Kiara Advani Begin Shoot in January 2026; Priyanka Chopra Likely to Return

Ziya Khan July 7, 2025Last Updated: July 7, 2025

The much-anticipated Don 3, directed by Farhan Akhtar, is officially set to start filming in January 2026 after facing several delays. A source confirmed to Subhash K Jha, “Yes, there’s been a delay—but it couldn’t be helped. Ranveer Singh, who has taken over the role from Shah Rukh Khan, faced significant online trolling for stepping into SRK’s shoes. Farhan and Ranveer mutually decided to wait until the controversy subsided. Ranveer also needed time to prepare physically and mentally for the role, which demands extensive martial arts training.”

The source elaborated that the delays were compounded when Kiara Advani, who was cast to replace Priyanka Chopra as the female lead, became pregnant. This change necessitated a pause in the film’s production. Additionally, Farhan Akhtar became deeply involved in his acting commitments for the war film 120 Bahadur, where he portrays Major Shaitan Singh. This film is set to release on November 21, 2025.

The moment the news touched the media, it storm the social networking sites with X (formely known as Twitter) the most. We saw both the fans and the Bollywood platforms and portals talking about it, check one of the post getting viral about the popular franchise.

🚨 #Don3 is BACK, and it’s bringing the HEAT! 🔥

Ranveer Singh’s ready to rule as the ultimate Don, with shooting kicking off in 2026 after some spicy delays.

Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the film faced delays due to online trolling, Kiara Advani’s pregnancy, and Farhan’s… pic.twitter.com/l956cg7qKF

— Bollywood Base (@Bollywood_Base) July 7, 2025

With these obstacles now resolved, Don 3 is ready to move forward. Filming will commence in January 2026, with a projected theatrical release in December 2026. Perhaps the most thrilling news is the hint from the source about a potential surprise: “There is a possibility that Priyanka Chopra may return to the Don franchise.” This development has sparked excitement among fans, eager to see how the story unfolds with the new cast dynamics.