Don 3: Will Ranveer Singh take on the iconic character played by Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan?

Amitabh Bachchan toasted 44 years of Don through his Instagram post on Saturday, June 18. The very first film Don, directed by Chandra Barot and starring Amitabh, Zeenat Aman, Pran, Satyen Kappu, and several others, was released in 1978. The film went on to become a box-office success as well as a classic film.

The actor uploaded a photo on his Instagram account in which Amitabh can be seen signing the film's poster. Shah Rukh Khan was also in the picture. Soon after, the post Amitabh shared in the comment area was swamped with fans wondering if this was a sign for Don 3.

According to the Times of India, Farhan Akhtar, who directed the blockbusters Don in 2006 and 2011. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Baman Irani and Priyanka Chopra Has been considering Ranveer Singh for his upcoming flick Don 3.

As per the new portal, there were discussions amongst the producers to eventually settle on Shah Rukh and Amitabh being perfect choices for the film.

Whereas the reports began in 2019, when Shah Rukh stepped away from the film to be a feature in Rakesh Sharma's biography, which the star ultimately did not sign.

While questioned about the same in 2019, Farhan replied he doesn't know anything at all and doesn't comprehend why he's been asking these questions regarding it since he has no explanations.

Farhan added, "If I have a script for a sequel of Don, I’ll happily share it with the world. I mean people are constantly asking me about it. I’ll be silly not to share it with them, you know. So as and when it happens.. I’ll let you know. There is nothing to keep hiding.”

However, Shah Rukh will feature in Atlee's forthcoming flick Jawan. In addition, Shah Rukh will star in Pathaan, which will be released on January 25, 2023, alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The actor will also feature opposite Taapsee Pannu in Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki, which will be released on December 22, 2023.