For the longest time Don 3 felt like one of those ambitious Bollywood announcements that quietly fade away. Ever since Farhan Akhtar revealed the third instalment of his iconic crime thriller franchise in 2023 fans have been waiting for a solid update. The absence of news only fuelled rumours that the project had been shelved. But now after nearly a year of uncertainty Don 3 is officially back in the game. According to an exclusive report by News18 Showsha the much-anticipated film is finally set to roll. And leading the charge is Ranveer Singh who has reportedly begun preparing for the intense action sequences the film demands. Fresh off the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar Ranveer appears keen to maintain momentum and move straight into his next big-screen outing. Why did Don 3 take so long to take off? Sources suggest that a mix of scheduling conflicts and logistical challenges delayed the project. With Ranveer juggling multiple commitments and the makers fine-tuning key aspects of the film Don 3 struggled to lock a concrete timeline. However now that those hurdles have been cleared the production team is eager to make up for lost time. Insiders reveal that Ranveer has already started physical training and action rehearsals signalling that the film is entering a serious pre-production phase. The first shooting schedule is expected to kick off by the end of January or early February next year. When will the shooting of Don 3 begin? While an official release date is still under wraps the initial shoot is likely to commence in early 2026. The makers are reportedly planning an action-heavy schedule with Ranveer performing several high-octane sequences that will introduce his version of Don to the audience. Who else stars alongside Ranveer Singh? The film will feature Kriti Sanon as the female lead marking her first association with the Don franchise. Kriti has been on a strong career run herself and her pairing with Ranveer is already generating buzz. On the antagonist front there has been some back-and-forth. Vikrant Massey’s name initially surfaced as the main villain followed by reports that South actor Arjun Das might step in. However the latest update suggests that the makers are still keen on bringing Vikrant on board believing that his face-off with Ranveer would add depth and unpredictability to the narrative. Can Ranveer Singh live up to the Don legacy? Stepping into a role previously immortalised by Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan is no small feat. But if early preparation and commitment are anything to go by Ranveer seems determined to make the character his own. With Farhan Akhtar returning to the director’s chair and the franchise finally moving forward Don 3 is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched Bollywood projects of the coming year.