Reports claiming that Shah Rukh Khan would return to the Don franchise under Atlee’s direction have been dismissed by sources, who say the filmmaker was never approached for Don 3.
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Don 3: Atlee Not Directing Shah Rukh Khan, Rumours Debunked

  • Reports claiming Shah Rukh Khan would return to Don 3 only if Atlee directed are false.
  • Sources close to the film confirm Atlee has never been approached for Don 3 and is not involved.
  • Atlee and Shah Rukh Khan previously collaborated on the blockbuster film Jawan, released in September 2023.
  • Jawan became one of Bollywood's highest-grossing films, entering the ₹1000 crore club globally.
  • Farhan Akhtar announced Don 3 in August 2023 with Ranveer Singh as the new Don, but the final cast and director are unconfirmed.

Why It Matters: Rumours of Atlee directing Shah Rukh Khan in Don 3 are completely untrue, sources confirm.

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