The Don sequel is very much on, but Chopra’s continued presence remains unconfirmed

Priyanka Chopra kicked some serious butt in Farhan Akhtar’s Don.

However, the chances of her appearing in the sequel are bleak.

A source working on the film reveals that the Krrish actress will not be a part of the second installment.

Says the insider, “At the moment, the film is in its early stage.

A draft has been made and talks are on over the final shape DON 2 will take.

However, the chances of Priyanka being in the film are very slim.”

The source adds that Priyanka is being edged out in favour of Sushmita Sen. “Talks are still in the early stages, but Sush is definitely one of the names being considered for the film.

The casting will be done once the script is ready. Shah Rukh will have two leading ladies this time too.”

Too early to talk

Priyanka who is currently in Srinagar for an event, says, “I haven’t yet been approached for the film, neither am I aware that a sequel is being planned.”

Another theory doing the round is that the sequel will have a totally fresh storyline picking up from where the first one ended.

“Apart from Shah Rukh, no other name has been confirmed.

Sush is in consideration because she fits into the action genre and has the ability to pull off stunts,” adds the source.

Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment, who produced Don with Akhtar, doesn’t confirm or deny these developments. “There’s nothing as of now to talk about,” he says.