Did Vijay Deverakonda turn down the antagonist role opposite Ranveer Singh in Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 3’?

Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon are set to star in ‘Don 3,’ but Vijay Deverakonda has reportedly declined the antagonist role, despite fan excitement. He is prioritizing Telugu projects and being selective about Bollywood scripts after his debut in ‘Liger’. The film is expected to begin shooting in January 2026, with international locations being scouted.