Ranveer, SRK Sidelined: Time for Alia, Priyanka, Katrina?

After Dhurandhar, many were closely watching Ranveer Singh to see if he would become the new face of Don 3 after Shah Rukh Khan. While rumours around his casting were everywhere, recent reports suggest that director Farhan Akhtar has decided to pause the project.

According to these reports, Farhan has chosen to put Don 3 on hold for now and shift his focus to his long-time dream project, Jee Le Zaraa. He feels the casting for Don is critical and wants to take more time before making a final decision.

With Don 3 taking a backseat, Farhan has reportedly restarted discussions around Jee Le Zaraa. The film stars Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Audiences have been waiting for this project ever since it was first announced.

Sources say Jee Le Zaraa has always been close to Farhan’s heart. Since Don 3 is stuck at the casting stage, he feels this is the right time to move ahead with the other film. The original team has been brought back for fresh talks.

The script for Jee Le Zaraa is said to be already locked. The main delay so far has been due to scheduling issues with the three lead actresses. Creatively, the film is ready to move forward.

If everything falls into place, the film could go on floors in the second half of 2026. Farhan has reportedly begun discussions with all three actresses. He remains hopeful that their dates can be aligned soon.

Jee Le Zaraa is considered a passion project for both Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby. Many see it as the final part of the friendship trilogy after Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Fans are excited about another slice-of-life film.

With this shift, audiences are happy that Farhan is focusing on something meaningful instead of rushing Don 3. Many believe Jee Le Zaraa has the potential to live up to the legacy of his earlier films.