Hrithik Roshan Denies Replacing Ranveer Singh In Don 3 

Hrithik Roshan clears the air, stating he was never approached for Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3.

Hrithik Roshan Denies

What do you do when the most anticipated sequel in Indian cinema loses its leading man and the internet decides you are the only one who can save it?

For Hrithik Roshan, the answer was a swift and surgical strike against the rumor mill. On February 13, 2026, the War Star found himself at the center of a digital firestorm.

Reports suggested that he was stepping into the shoes of the “New Don” after Ranveer Singh allegedly walked out of Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3. But before the fan edits could even reach peak saturation, Hrithik leveled the playing field with a definitive “No.”

The Rumor That Grew Legs

The speculation wasn’t entirely baseless in the eyes of the public. After all, the Don franchise has a history of passing the baton between titans—from Amitabh Bachchan to Shah Rukh Khan, and eventually to Ranveer Singh in a polarizing 2023 announcement.

When reports surfaced that things had soured between Ranveer and Excel Entertainment, Hrithik’s name was the natural evolution.

However, Hrithik’s statement on Friday was a bucket of cold water. “I would like to categorically clarify that I was never approached for Don 3 at any given time,” he stated, urging the media to steer clear of unverified claims that had taken on “a life of its own” .

The Burden of the Blazer

The challenge for Don 3 isn’t just finding an actor; it’s finding someone who can survive the comparison to the two legends who came before.

• The Shadow Effect: Ranveer Singh’s initial casting faced immense backlash from Shah Rukh Khan purists.
• The Cameo Connection: Fans remembered Hrithik’s slick appearance in Don 2, which created a psychological link that made him the “logical” successor in the minds of the audience.
• The Production Void: With neither Farhan Akhtar nor Ritesh Sidhwani addressing the “walkout” reports, the vacuum of information was filled with the easiest available name: Roshan .

The Excel Entertainment Dilemma

Where does this leave one of Bollywood’s most lucrative IPs? The teaser from August 2023 featured a smoking, stylized Ranveer Singh, but that vision is now in jeopardy.

Key Takeaways from the Current Crisis:

• The Denial: Hrithik Roshan was never in the running .
• The Silence: Excel Entertainment has not publicly confirmed Ranveer Singh’s exit or a new search .
• The Legacy: The franchise remains in a state of flux, caught between its legendary past and a fractured future.

Why Fans Should Stop Helping

In the age of social media, fan-casting feels like a democratic way to influence cinema. It’s actually the opposite.

When a name like Hrithik Roshan is tied to a project through “leaks” and rumors, it creates a toxic environment for the actor. No star of Hrithik’s caliber wants to enter a project as a “replacement” under public pressure.

It devalues their brand. The best advice for fans wanting a great Don 3 is to let the silence sit. The more the public demands a specific actor, the more likely that actor is to distance themselves to avoid the “salvage mission” narrative.

The Final Stand

For now, the throne of Don sits empty. Whether Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar can mend their reported differences or a completely new face will emerge remains the industry’s biggest mystery. One thing is certain: Hrithik Roshan isn’t looking for the crown.