Vikrant Massey Reportedly Exits Don 3 After Kiara Advani, Makers Begin Hunt for New Villain
After reports surfaced that Kiara Advani might be stepping away from Don 3 to focus on her personal life following her pregnancy announcement, it now appears that actor Vikrant Massey has also opted out of the film. While there’s been no official confirmation from Kiara or the film’s producers, sources close to the project have confirmed Vikrant’s departure.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, a source from the production team shared, “Vikrant would have been phenomenal in the role, but we’re confident another actor of similar talent will step in to take on the challenge.”
Reportedly, Vikrant Massey was cast as the main antagonist opposite Ranveer Singh, who takes over the lead role in this rebooted installment of the Don franchise. The part required a dramatic physical transformation and high-octane action sequences, which may have contributed to his decision to step away.
Names like Aditya Roy Kapur and Vijay Deverakonda are now being floated as potential replacements, though no final decision has been announced yet.
Production Delays and Casting Challenges
Don 3, directed by Farhan Akhtar, has faced multiple delays. Ranveer Singh’s casting initially met with online backlash from fans loyal to Shah Rukh Khan’s portrayal of Don. The makers reportedly decided to pause progress and let public sentiment settle, allowing Ranveer time to train in martial arts for the physically demanding role.
Complicating things further, Kiara Advani — who was reportedly cast as the female lead, replacing Priyanka Chopra — is expecting her first child, leading to another pause in the film’s production.
Farhan Akhtar, who is also working on his war film 120 Bahadur where he plays Major Shaitan Singh, has been juggling schedules. The war film is slated for release in November 2025.
Possibility of SRK and Priyanka Chopra Returning?
Speculation has also been swirling about Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra potentially returning to the Don universe. An India Today report suggests that Farhan Akhtar has already approached Shah Rukh for a special role in the film. A source mentioned, “Farhan narrated the part to SRK. While he’s currently focused on his project King, he has shown interest in the idea.”
Likewise, Priyanka Chopra — who played Roma in Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011) — is being considered for a possible comeback.
In Summary
With Kiara Advani and Vikrant Massey reportedly opting out of Don 3, the production faces yet another casting shuffle. Actors Aditya Roy Kapur and Vijay Deverakonda are among the top contenders to join the film. As the producers work to realign their plans, the fate of Don 3 continues to stir buzz in Bollywood circles.
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
