Vijay Deverakonda declines antagonist role in 'Don 3'
Vijay Deverakonda has reportedly turned down the antagonist role in Farhan Akhtar's Don 3, with sources indicating he is focusing on his Telugu projects and choosing Bollywood scripts very selectively.
This follows earlier buzz that Vikrant Massey was also considered for the part.
'Don 3' to feature Ranveer Singh, Kriti Sanon in lead
Don 3, directed by Farhan Akhtar, will feature Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon in lead roles.
Filming is set to begin in January 2026, with Farhan currently scouting global locations for action scenes.
The hunt for the film's main villain continues after Deverakonda passed on the offer.
Kingdom releasing on July 31
After his Bollywood debut Liger didn't quite land in 2022, Deverakonda has been more careful about his Hindi film choices.
He's now focused on Telugu movies and is gearing up for his spy thriller Kingdom, releasing July 31, 2025.
Turning down Don 3 fits with his plan to be choosy about roles that really match his goals.