Don (2006 Hindi film)

Don: The Chase Begins Again is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Farhan Akhtar, who co-wrote the screenplay with his father, veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment, the film stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as the titular criminal and his look-alike Vijay, alongside Priyanka Chopra as Roma. The supporting cast includes Arjun Rampal, Isha Koppikar, Boman Irani, Om Puri, and Pavan Malhotra, with Kareena Kapoor appearing in a special appearance. A remake of the 1978 film Don, the story follows a man recruited by the police to impersonate a wounded drug lord and infiltrate his criminal organization.

Conceived as both a remake and homage to the original film and the 1970s era of Hindi cinema, the project was envisioned by Akhtar with a modern, international treatment. The director retained the core plot while introducing new elements. Principal photography took place in Mumbai and extensively in Malaysia, which served as the backdrop for over 80% of the film. The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, with lyrics by Javed Akhtar, and features both original tracks and updated versions of iconic songs from the 1978 film.

Don was released theatrically on 20 October 2006 during the Diwali festival, clashing with Jaan-E-Mann. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylized action sequences, production design, soundtrack, cinematography, and the performances of Khan and Chopra. The film grossed over ₹1.06 billion worldwide against a budget of ₹400 million, becoming the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. The film's twist ending was particularly well-received, allowing the remake to be seen as a standalone narrative rather than a mere retelling.

Don won the Best Asian Film award at the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival and earned nine nominations at the 52nd Filmfare Awards, including Best Film and Best Actor (Khan). A sequel, Don 2, was released on 23 December 2011.