Response to Don 2 better than expected

Actor Kunal Kapoor, who plays a key role in Farhan Akhtar's much-awaited film Don 2: The King is Back, says the film has got a promising reception.

'The response has been superb. We expected a good response, but I think it's been far beyond anyone's expectations,' the 34-year-old actor said here at a special screening of the film.

Don 2: The King Is Back released in 41 countries Friday, and hit screens in Britain Thursday.

"Everyone liked it. I think you know once the movie works, people like things about the movie, then they like everything about the movie," said Kunal, who has shared screen space with superstar Shah Rukh Khan for the first time in the movie.

Kunal made his Bollywood debut with M.F. Hussain's Meenaxi: A tale of two cities, but tasted success with Rang De Basanti the following year. He has worked in films like Hattrick, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Aaja Nachle besides making special appearances in Bachna Ae Haseenon and Welcome To Sajjanpur, and was last seen in "Lamhaa".

Shah Rukh Khan's Don 2 release in doldrums

MUMBAI: The release of Bollywood mega star Shah Rukh Khan's next movie Don 2 is said to be doldrums over a copyright infringement.

The allegation of copyright violation has emanated from none other than the production house Nariman Films that produced the original Don movie starring Amitabh Bachchan in 1978, said reports.

According to Nariman films, Excel Entertainment, headed by Farhan and Ritesh, only had the copyright to remake the original Don movie which they did in 2006 with Don: The Chase Begins Again. The agreement for the remake expired in 2009 and was not renewed by Excel Entertainment.

Excel Entertainment has been served a legal notice for the infringement of copyright.

It has been reported that Nariman films will be approaching the courts to halt the release of Don 2 on December 23.

Don 2 trailer released

MUMBAI: Bollywood producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani unveiled the first look of their forthcoming sequel film 'Don 2: the Chase Continues’.

Akhtar, who is also the director of the film, interacted with media on the occasion. He admitted that he was not in favour of a sequel to his earlier gangster film, 'Don: The chase begins again' but the incredible fascination he had for the character finally did him in.

"A really fun, challenging, yet at the same time an extremely satisfying journey so far, to make this movie. I was guilty of saying that I probably won't do a sequel to Don when the first one was released. But my obsession with this character got the better of me. And of course, with amazing help and support and almost a sharing of vision with Ritesh and with Shahrukh Khan, and the rest of the team, we are here today and showing you the trailer and I hope that you do enjoy the film and do watch it," Akhtar added.

When asked about the decision to release the film in 3D computer graphics, Akhtar said that it was not pre-determined, and was decided much later after many brainstorming sessions with the cast and producers of the film. (Reuters)

Don 2 trailer released

MUMBAI: The King of the Indian film industry, Shahrukh Khan will once again be seen reviving his role as the king of the underworld in Don 2. The trailer for the movie has been released.

The film was originally released with Amitabh Bachchan in the lead in 1970. The remake of the film was released in 2006 and Shahrukh Khan played the role of the underworld king. Farhan Akhtar returns to direct Don 2.

The film has been stylized after Hollywood films and several scenes of the film were shot in Germany and Malaysia. The film will be released in December, 2011.

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Don 2' look revealed

Shah Rukh Khan’s look in his next film Don 2 has been offically revealed.

According to Hindustan Times, the star will be seen with long hair, stubble and a tattoo with the initial 'D' on his right arm.

The actor, who is also currently shooting home production Ra.One, is said to have requested that he is presented in a contrasting way in the two projects.

It has also been suggested that a separate international version of the film will release, following the same model as Hrithik Roshan's Kites and Kites: The Remix.

The second installment in the Don series is scheduled to release on December 23.

Shah Rukh Khan will be in Berlin for two months shooting Farhan Akhtar's Don 2.

The sequel is already underway with Kunal Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta already in the German capital. The first schedule involves action scenes and car chases.

Sources reveal that SRK's look in the film will have lots of jackets, scarves and stylish accessories. New York-based designer Jaimal Odedra has done his styling for the film.

"The temperature in Berlin is freezing and the crew has been wrapping most of the outdoor scenes during daylight. Also heavy rains over the weekend forced the crew to cancel their shoot on Saturday.

Recently Shah Rukh shot for an extraordinary action scene where he jumped 300 feet from a high-rise building using a harness.

The source adds that apart from Khan, Lara and Priyanka will also be seen performing action scenes.