Vinay Kumar
With Kiara Advani stepping away from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 due to her pregnancy, buzz has been building around Kriti Sanon possibly stepping into the role. A recent viral video of her reacting to paparazzi calling her ‘Lady Don’ has only added fuel to the fire, leaving fans wondering if the actress has unofficially confirmed her casting in Farhan Akhtar’s much-anticipated action thriller.A viral video has sparked fresh excitement around Don 3, showing Kriti being clicked by paparazzi as she stepped out in Mumbai, looking radiant in a midnight blue sleeveless dress. As she headed to her car, a photographer called out, “Kriti ji, Don 3. Lady Don. Rukiye na yaha pe Lady Don,” hoping to get a response. Though she tried to stay composed, Kriti couldn’t hide her smile and slipped into her car without saying a word—grinning all the way. Her reaction has only strengthened fan speculation that she may be the leading lady in Farhan Akhtar’s upcoming action thriller.According to a Pinkvilla report, Kriti has agreed in principle to play the female lead opposite Ranveer Singh in Don 3 and is expected to officially sign on soon. A source close to the production revealed that Farhan Akhtar and the Excel Entertainment team were keen on casting a seasoned actress with strong screen presence—and Kriti fit the bill perfectly. Describing her as having the ideal aura to portray Roma, the source added that she is enthusiastic about joining the franchise.Meanwhile, back in May, Kriti was spotted outside Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment office in Mumbai, further fuelling rumours about her casting in Don 3. The sighting sparked a wave of speculation among fans, who are eagerly hoping to see her as the new female lead. However, an official confirmation is still awaited.
