Don 3 update: Will Vijay Deverakonda or Karan Veer Mehra replace Vikrant Massey as the antagonist? Here's what we know
Kriti Sanon is the female lead?
About Karan Veer Mehra
The buzz around Farhan Akhtar's Don 3 just got a jolt of intrigue. Actor and Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra was recently spotted outside Excel Entertainment's office, sparking speculation that he's being considered as the new antagonist opposite Ranveer Singh. This comes after reports confirmed that Vikrant Massey has officially exited the much-hyped action thriller.A source disclosed to IANS that while nothing is confirmed yet, Karan Veer Mehra is definitely on the radar. His intense transformation and powerful presence in the upcoming film Silaa have reportedly caught the attention of industry insiders, making him a serious contender for the part.Previously, there were reports that actor Vijay Deverakonda is replacing Massey, after the 12th Fail actor chose to walk away from the project. The reason? He reportedly found his role in Don 3 lacking depth and opted out voluntarily, despite being cast as a smooth-talking scamster in the Farhan Akhtar directorial.Now, with the December 2026 release timeline fast approaching, the makers are on the hunt for a replacement. Apart from Mehra, the name of Aditya Roy Kapur is also doing the rounds. Meanwhile, fans are also abuzz about reports of major cameos in the film, including the possible return of Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, who last shared screen space in Don 2 back in 2011.On the female lead front, the film also witnessed a shift. Kiara Advani, who was originally part of the project, has reportedly stepped away to prioritise her personal life following her pregnancy announcement. Taking her place is Kriti Sanon, as officially confirmed by Excel Entertainment.For Karan Veer Mehra, landing this role could mark a significant leap. Having started his career with Remix in 2004, Mehra gained popularity through shows like Pavitra Rishta and films such as Ragini MMS 2, Mere Dad Ki Maruti, and Blood Money. His recent victory on Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 and growing acclaim from Silaa seem to have positioned him perfectly for a high-profile villainous turn in Don 3.As the franchise — originally helmed by Amitabh Bachchan in 1978 and rebooted by Shah Rukh Khan in 2006 — gears up for its next chapter with Ranveer Singh, all eyes are now on who will emerge as his next formidable opponent.
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