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Farhan Akhtar Puts Don 3 on Hold, Revives Jee Le Zaraa With Priyanka, Katrina, Alia

Insider reports say the script is locked, with fresh talks under way to align Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt's dates.

Overview

  • Multiple entertainment outlets, citing unnamed sources, report that Farhan Akhtar has paused Don 3 to prioritize the long-delayed Jee Le Zaraa.
  • The filmmaker is said to be taking extra time on Don 3’s casting to secure the right lead after Ranveer Singh’s reported exit.
  • Sources say the Jee Le Zaraa script is locked and fresh talks with Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt are underway to align dates.
  • If schedules line up, production could begin in the second half of 2026, though no official start date has been announced.
  • Reports position Jee Le Zaraa as the friendship-trilogy closer from Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, reuniting Farhan Akhtar with Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti.