Actor Vikrant Massey, who is in the news for his latest release, ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ alongside Shanaya Kapoor, was all set to take on a key role in the much-awaited ‘Don 3’. He was reportedly cast as the main antagonist opposite Ranveer Singh in Farhan Akhtar directorial.But, industry sources reveal that Vikrant has decided to step away from ‘Don 3’, citing that the role didn’t offer enough depth. The character also required a major transformation. He was set to play a charming, smooth-talking scamster involved in intense action sequences opposite Ranveer.Vikrant’s unexpected exit has now left Farhan with a spot to fill, thus renewing his search for a new actor who can bring the right balance of charm and intensity to the role.The ReplacementRumours doing the rounds indicate that the makers have reached out to actors like Vijay Deverakonda and Aditya Roy Kapur to step into the villain’s role. However, there has not been a confirmation from anything so far.Don 3 Casting WoesThis isn’t the first setback ‘Don 3’ has faced. Earlier, Kiara Advani had to step away from the project due to her pregnancy and was later replaced by Kriti Sanon. With the film scheduled to begin shooting in January 2026, time is running out for Farhan Akhtar to lock in the right actor for this crucial role.Stay tuned as the search for the perfect antagonist in the world of ‘Don 3’ continues.
