Actor Saif Ali Khan defended director Farhan Akhtar amid casting controversies surrounding Don 3, telling interviewers that Akhtar was born to helm large-scale franchises.
Khan’s remarks countered social media backlash about successor choices for a beloved crime saga originally associated with Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
Akhtar has not publicly responded to every critique but continues pre-production on the installment with studio backing.
Industry observers said star endorsements may calm investor nerves though fan divisions persist on legacy comparisons.
The dispute highlights tension between reboot economics and nostalgic attachment to prior lead performances.
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https://indianexpress.com/archive/2026/06/13/page/5/