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{{short description|2011 Indian film directed by Farhan Akhtar}}
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| name = Don 2: The King is Back | name = Don 2: The King Is Back
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| alt = A poster of Don 2
| caption = Theatrical release poster | caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = ] | director = ]
| producer = ]<br>]<br>] | producer = Farhan Akhtar<br/>]<br/>]
| screenplay = Farhan Akhtar<br>Ameet Mehta<br>Amrish Shah | screenplay = Ameet Mehta
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| music = ]
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| starring = <!--This is arranged in CREDITS ORDER. DO ''not'' CHANGE--> Shah Rukh Khan<br/>] <br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br>]<br>]<br>]
| music = ]
| cinematography = Jason West | cinematography = Jason West
| editing = Anand Subaya<br>Ritesh Soni | editing = Anand Subaya
| studio = ] | studio = ]<br>]
| distributor = ] | distributor = ]
| released = {{Film date|2011|12|23|df=y}} | released = {{film date|df=yes|2011|12|23|]}}
| runtime = 148 minutes<ref>{{cite web|title=Don 2 |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/don-2-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0znzm3mdu|publisher=] |access-date=5 October 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407075048/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/don-2-2011-0 |archive-date=7 April 2014 }}</ref>
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| country = {{Film India}}<br/>{{Film Germany}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmbiz.asia/reviews/don-2|work=Film Business Asia|title=Don 2|accessdate=December 23, 2011|date=December 23, 2011|author=Elley, Derek}}</ref>
| language = Hindi<br>German | language = ]<!-- do not include English since a separate English-dubbed version exists -->
| budget = {{INR}} 75 crore <br>($16.7 million)<ref>{{cite web|last=Press |first=Associated |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/oct/22/indian-actor-shah-rukh-khan-filming-in-berlin/ |title=Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan filming in Berlin |publisher=] |date=2010-10-22 |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref> | budget = {{INR}}76 crore<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=29|title=Don 2 Box-office|work=Box office India|date=26 Sep 2019}}</ref>
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'''''Don 2: The King Is Back''''' is a 2011 Indian ] language ] written, co-produced and directed by ]. It is the second installment in the '']''. Jointly produced by ] and ], the film stars ], alongside ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. A sequel to '']'', ] (Khan), a powerful international drug lord, plans to steal currency printing plates from a bank in ] to take over the counterfeiting business in Europe, while ] (Chopra) has joined ] to hunt him down.
'''''Don 2: The King is Back''''' is a 2011 ] ] film directed by ]. It is a ] to the 2006 film, '']''. The film stars ] and ] in lead roles while ], ] and ] play supporting characters. Shooting was carried out in India, Germany, Malaysia and Switzerland. The plot of the film continues from the end of the first film, starting in ] and moving to ]. The release and marketing of the film was carried out on 23 December 2011 by ], in both 2D and ] formats,<ref name="SRK’s ‘Don 2’ to be showcased in 3D">{{cite web|title=SRK’s ‘Don 2’ to be showcased in 3D|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/srk%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98don-2%E2%80%99-to-be-showcased-in-3d.html|work=22 August 2011|publisher=]|accessdate=23 August 2011}}</ref> which included the dubbed versions in ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|title='Don 2' in Tamil & Telugu!|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73806.html|work=21 November 2011|publisher=IndiaGlitz|accessdate=21 November 2011}}</ref> Before opening up, it also attracted a lot of controversies, including the case with Nariman films, the producers of the ] and the issue with the ].


The soundtrack of the film was composed by ], while ] penned the lyrics. Jason West served as the cinematographer, while the editing was handled by Anand Subaya. After the success of the first film, Akhtar had planned a sequel in 2010 which did not work out. It was then officially announced in early 2010, with filming scheduled to begin later that year. ] took place in ], where it was shot extensively.
==Plot==
The bosses of the European drug cartel meet in the French Riviera to discuss a new threat emerging from Asia. Don (]) is jeopardizing their business because he is able to sell drugs at a much lower price. The bosses send word out that Don must die. Don has been living in Thailand for the past five years and goes to a remote settlement to pick up a shipment of drugs. Instead of a normal transaction, Don has to fight his way out because the more powerful European bosses want him dead. He then goes back to Malaysia where he surrenders to Roma (]) and Inspector Malik (]). Don is sentenced to death and sent to a Malaysian prison where he meets Vardhaan (]). Don and Vardhaan escape the prison by poisoning all the inmates and go to Switzerland where they retrieve the contents of a locker only Vardhaan could access. The locker holds a tape that shows Diwan (Aly Khan), the vice president of a money printing bank, bribing someone to kill a competitor. Don blackmails Diwan into giving him the codes to the bank so that he can steal the printing plates. Diwan gives him fake information and hires assassins to kill Don. Don escapes and forces the assassins to work for him instead. Diwan is then forced to hand over the real information.
Don and his new team plan a bank robbery and carry out their plan by taking hostages. After stealing the printing plates, Don is betrayed by Vardhaan and his team but manages to escape. However, one of the members, Sameer (]), calls the police and Don is captured. Unable to enter the bank and free the hostages, the police are forced to work with Don to get back into the bank in exchange for immunity. Don and Roma manage to reach Vardhaan but Roma is shot because she refuses to kill Don when forced by Vardhaan. Don, Vardhaan and his thugs fight and Don manages to defeat them. He then get his immunity papers and carries Roma out to an ambulance. Don and Roma exchange one glance at each other before the ambulance doors close. Don then detonates a bomb he planted earlier in Diwan’s car. It is revealed that Don actually still has the original money plates and gave fake ones to the police. The fake plates are destroyed in the explosion that kills Diwan. The police cannot do anything as Don has immunity now and do not know that Don has the real plates. Don also gives the police a disc of all his associates but it is really a disc with the names of the European drug cartel. All the members of the cartel are arrested and Don becomes the king of the European underworld.


''Don 2'' was released on 23 December 2011 in 2D and ] formats, which also included dubbed versions in ] and ] ]. The film received positive reviews from critics with praise for its story, cinematography, production design, music, action sequences and cast performances. With a box office gross of over {{INRConvert|202.81|c}}, ''Don 2'' became a commercial success and was the ].
==Cast==
* ] as Don
* ] as Roma
* ] as Ayesha
* ] as Sameer Ali
* ] as Malik
* ] as Vardhaan
* Aly Khan as J.K. Diwan
* Nawwab Shah as Jabar
* Sahil Shroff as Arjun
* ] as Jens Berkel


''Don 2'' received a number of accolades across various ceremonies in India. At the ], ''Don 2'' received 5 nominations in award categories including ], ] (Farhan) and ] (Khan), and won 2 awards – ] and ].
==Production==


===Development=== == Plot ==
Five years after the events of ], the European drug cartel bosses meet to discuss about killing Don as he is jeopardizing their business by undercutting their prices. Living in ] for the last five years, Don goes to a remote settlement to pick up a shipment of cocaine. Don gets cornered by his own associates, who reveal that they were offered a deal by the Europeans to have their cocaine from Asia open for sale in Europe. Don makes his way out by killing the men and destroying the entire settlement. Don returns to ] and surrenders to Detective Malik and Roma, who have joined ], where he is sentenced to death, sent to prison and soon meets his old rival Vardhaan.


Vardhaan tries to exact revenge on Don for having him imprisoned, but agrees to work together when Don offers him an opportunity to escape. Don and Vardhaan eventually break out by poisoning the other inmates. In ], Don meets his trusted companion Ayesha and they retrieve a tape from a secret locker whose key was under Vardhaan's possession. It shows J. K. Diwan, vice president of the ]-printing ] bribing Singhania to kill James Werden, the original choice for the bank’s president, so that Diwan's superior Fabian Kohl would get the post. Singhania was killed by Vardhaan five years earlier. Don blackmails Diwan into giving him the bank's blueprints so that he can steal the printing plates. Diwan gives him fake blueprints and hires Abdul Jabbar, a deadly assassin.
The idea for a sequel to '']'' had been conceptualized ever since the first movie released, and it was officially announced by ] shortly after the release.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shah Rukh Khan planning Don 2|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Shah-Rukh-Khan-planning-Don-2/Article1-230099.aspx|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-07-19|author=ANI|date=14 June 2007}}</ref> However, he was involved with other commitments while ] needed to recover from a shoulder surgery, so he gave his dates to '']'' and '']'' because they required very little physical exertion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-14/news-interviews/28182661_1_shah-rukh-khan-s-homepage-stunts-don-2and |title=SRK to perform daring stunts in Don 2 |publisher=] |date=2009-06-14 |accessdate=2011-11-26}}</ref> In February 2010, Akhtar revealed that the script and locations for the movie had been finalized.<ref name="BOLLYHUNG">{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/02/23/13798/index.html |title='Don 2 The King Is Back' starts this year |date=23 February 2010|publisher=]|accessdate=4 April 2011}}</ref> In an interview with ] Akhtar revealed that he decided to pick up the character again because it still had a lot to offer: "I am wary of sequels having to be made. You should not touch it if you don't have a nice story to tell. With ''Don 2'' I could finally make an action thriller the way I wanted to. Good story, classic action and simple plot which has one goal and work towards it effectively and dramatically."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_don-2-will-touch-upon-don-s-past-farhan-akhtar_1623284 |title=Don 2 will touch upon Don's past: Farhan Akhtar |publisher=] |date= |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref> The film marks Akhtar's return to direction after a gap of nearly 5 years, the last film he directed being ''Don''. Anand Subaya was chosen as the main editor of the film, while Ritesh Soni was roped in to oversee the production of music.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-09/news-interviews/30134592_1_farhan-akhtar-editing-znmd|title=Farhan Akhtar gets ZNMD editor for Don 2|publisher=]|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref>


Don escapes and bribes Jabbar to work for him instead. With no other choice, Diwan gives him the original blueprints. Roma and Malik arrive in ] and unsuccessfully interrogate Diwan, while Don and his team execute a bank robbery. After stealing the printing plates, Don is betrayed by Vardhaan and Jabbar, but Don, having anticipated this, escapes from the bank. Don's team member Sameer, whom Don met earlier to discuss his plans, calls the police on Don, who ends up being arrested. However, Don blackmails Diwan into giving him German ] in exchange for erasing the evidence of him being involved in James Warden's death. Don negotiates with the ] and Interpol over surrendering the plates and a disc, which contains the details of the European underworld, in exchange for the safety of the hostages and defusing the bombs in the bank.
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''Don 2'' had a different team of writers from the first film, and it included Akhtar, Ameet Mehta and Amrish Shah. Akhtar stated that "The first film was my father's vision, but ''Don 2'' is being written by fans only. These are yours truly and two new enthusiastic boys, Ameet and Amreesh, who came to me with their ideas on how the story can be carried forward. I've thrown my ideas at them. ''Don 2'' is basically being written by three Don fans who are having a ball carrying the story forward."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200906120911.htm |title=The Hindu News Update Service |publisher=Hindu.com |date=2009-06-12 |accessdate=2011-11-30}}</ref> On November 15, it was announced that Khan became the first celebrity to register a tattoo in his name, when the 'D' tattoo ported on his arm in the film was registered for copyright protection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/srk-registers-don-2-tattoo-in-his-name/817871/ |title=SRK registers Don 2 tattoo in his name |publisher=] |date=2011-07-15 |accessdate=2011-11-26}}</ref>


Don and Roma reach Vardhaan after a bloody combat with his thugs and find themselves in a standoff. Though ordered by Vardhaan and Jabbar - and Don - Roma is unable to kill Don and is shot by Jabbar in response; she still has feelings for him, but does not want to kill him illegally. Despite the setback, Don subdues Vardhaan and kills Jabbar. Following Vardhaan's arrest, Don obtains his immunity papers and surrenders the plates and the disc as agreed, while also getting Roma to an ambulance. Later, Don detonates a bomb planted in Diwan's car, killing Diwan and seemingly destroying the plates he had taken.
In August 2011, the makers of the film announced that they would release the film in 3D. The idea of the 3D conversion occurred to Akhtar while shooting for the film, and after conducting various conversion tests in ] the producers decided to convert the entire film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-22/news-interviews/29914362_1_3d-d-format-conversion |title=Don 2 in 3D |publisher=] |date=2011-08-22 |accessdate=2011-11-26}}</ref> Also, the director of photography had shot the film with special lenses which made it easier to give it a third dimension. Sidhwani revealed that he had the idea of converting the film into 3D after seeing '']''. Chuck Comisky, a veteran S-3D innovator who supervised the 3D stereo and visual effects on '']'' and '']'', was roped in for the film.<ref name="3Dcomic"/>


It is later revealed that Don still has the real currency plates as the ones that were destroyed in the car explosion were fake. It also turns out that Sameer was actually loyal to Don and informing the police was part of Don's plan. The disc actually contains the names of the European cartel bosses, who conspired to finish Don. As a result, Kohl and the European cartel bosses end up being arrested and sent to prison, alongside Vardhaan. Having succeeded in taking down Vardhaan and the European bosses, Don becomes the king of the European underworld with Sameer and Ayesha by his side.
===Casting and filming===
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== Cast ==
The film was announced with the original cast reprising their roles, with the exception of ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-16/news-interviews/28289992_1_arjun-rampal-sequel-excel-entertainment |title=No 'Don 2' for Arjun |publisher=] |date= |accessdate=2011-11-26}}</ref> It was also announced that ] and ] were cast as new characters in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Lara+to+join+SRK+in+Don+sequel/1/99110.html |title=Lara to join SRK in Don sequel |publisher=] |date=2010-05-27 |accessdate=2011-11-26}}</ref>
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* ] as ]
* ] as ]
* ] as Vardhaan Makhija / Fake Brij Baruah
* ] as Sameer "Sam" Ali
* ] as Detective Vishal Malik
* ] as Ayesha Kapoor
* ] as J. K. Diwan
* ] as Abdul Jabbar
* ] as Arjun Shergill
* Wolfgang Stegemann as Karl Cost (Jabbar's German assistant)
* Rike Schmid as Yana Ali, Sameer's wife
* ] as Jabbar's Goon
* Timo Honsa as Jabbar's Goon
* Christian Maria Goebel as Fabian Kohl
* Günter Barton as James Werden
* Bianca Karsten as Sophie Kohl
* Hans-Eckart Eckhardt as Dr. Schneider
* Klaus Schindler as Commissioner Muller, Berlin Police
* Jason West as Jimmy Coogan
* Ridzuan Hashim as Jaruwan
* Adi Putra as Don's Malaysian lawyer
* ] as Officer Jens Berkel
* Nicolas Walier as ] officer
* Sten Jacobs as ] officer
* ] as Cartel boss Singhania (archive footage)
* ] as Don (disguised face; special appearance)


== Production ==
Filming for ''Don 2'' began from October 10, 2010 in ]. According to Khan, who also co-produced the film, the city was chosen as location for the film because the film demanded a more realistic backdrop, unlike some of his other films shot in more fairy tale like environments of countries like ].<ref name="autogenerated1"/> A 70-member crew from India traveled to the city two-week preparation for the film's shooting. The film was shot at Berlin's prime locations like Brandenburg Gate, the Olympia Stadium, The Gandarmen Market and the East Side Gallery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/oct/25/slide-show-1-shah-rukh-khan-priyanka-promote-don-2.htm |title=Berlin welcomes SRK, Priyanka |publisher=] |date=25 October 2010 |accessdate=17 December 2011}}</ref> ] bulked up for the film and developed a ].<ref name="INDIAINFO">{{cite web|url=http://movies.indiainfo.com/article/100323153849_srk_to_have_a_puffed_up_body_in_%E2%80%98don_2/974451.html|title=SRK to have a puffed up body in ‘Don 2’ |date=23 March 2010|publisher=India info|accessdate=4 April 2010}}</ref> Khan also experimented with a variety of different looks, including long unkempt hair and a stubble.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/slideshow/2011/02/21/841/ |title=Check Out: SRK in his new look for Don 2 |publisher=Bollywoodhungama.com |date=2011-02-21 |accessdate=2011-11-30}}</ref> Chopra prepared her body for at least two months and requested the action choreographer that she wanted to do the stunts all by herself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmfare.com/articles/priyankas-kicking-some-serious-ass-2524.html |title=Priyanka's kicking SRK serious ass |publisher=] |date=2011-07-11 |accessdate=2011-12-05}}</ref> While in Berlin, Khan made a 300-feet jump for a scene.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/srk-does-300-feet-jump-for-don-2/697125 |title=SRK does 300 feet jump for 'Don 2' |publisher=] |date=2010-10-13 |accessdate=2011-11-26}}</ref> In December 2010, shooting ended in Berlin.<ref>{{cite web|title=Don is back from Berlin|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-10-01/don2-farhan-akhtar-02-12-10.html|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=2011-07-19|date=2 December 2010}}</ref> A car chasing sequence in the film used 67 cars specially shipped from Korea, and shut down some important streets in Berlin for three weeks, including the ]. Every day, alternate routes and diversions were provided in lieu of the roads that were cordoned off for the shoot.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Shah-Rukh-blows-up-67-cars-for-Don-2/Article1-784437.aspx |title=Shah Rukh blows up 67 cars for Don 2 |publisher=] |date=2011-12-19 |accessdate=2011-12-23}}</ref>
=== Development ===
A sequel was announced in 2007, a year after the release of '']'' (2006) by ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Entertainment/Shah-Rukh-Khan-planning-Don-2/Article1-230099.aspx |title=Shah Rukh Khan planning Don 2 |work=Hindustan Times|date=14 June 2007 |access-date=19 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114132019/http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-planning-don-2/article1-230099.aspx |archive-date=14 January 2014 }}</ref> However, the film got delayed due to ]'s shoulder surgery.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/SRK-to-perform-daring-stunts-in-Don-2/articleshow/4652055.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016083627/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-14/news-interviews/28182661_1_shah-rukh-khan-s-homepage-stunts-don-2and |url-status=live |archive-date=16 October 2013 |title=SRK to perform daring stunts in Don 2 |date=14 June 2009|work=] |access-date=26 November 2011}}</ref> The original cast reprised their roles except for ] and ];<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/No-Don-2-for-Arjun/articleshow/6317869.cms|title=No 'Don 2' for Arjun |work=The Times of India|date= 16 August 2010|access-date=26 November 2011}}</ref> ] and ] were cast in new roles.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-lara-dutta-excited-about-her-super-sophisticated-role-in-don-2-1469809 |title=Lara Dutta excited about her super-sophisticated role in 'Don 2' |work=Daily News and Analysis|date=21 November 2010 |access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref> Akhtar said that he decided to make a sequel to his 2006 film because it "gave him a lot of freedom to explore the character".<ref name="DNA">{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_don-2-will-touch-upon-don-s-past-farhan-akhtar_1623284 |title=Don 2 will touch upon Don's past: Farhan Akhtar |work=Daily News and Analysis|date=8 December 2011 |access-date=21 November 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125064818/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_don-2-will-touch-upon-don-s-past-farhan-akhtar_1623284 |archive-date=25 January 2012 }}</ref> Khan copyrighted a tattoo of "D" on his arm and grew his hair long for the film.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/srk-registers-don-2-tattoo-in-his-name/817871/ |title=SRK registers Don 2 tattoo in his name |work=The Indian Express|date=15 July 2011|access-date=26 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Check-out-Shah-Rukhs-pony-tail/articleshow/9783916.cms|title=Check out Shah Rukh's pony tail|date=30 August 2011|work=Times of India}}</ref>


Khan exercised extensively for the role and performed almost all the stunts by himself. ''Don 2'' marked Khan's return to playing villains after earlier films such as '']'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/srk-excited-about-world-s-first-bad-guy-sequel-don-2_101893.htm |title=SRK excited about world's first 'bad guy sequel' Don 2 |publisher=] |date=31 March 2011 |access-date=12 December 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109075911/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/srk-excited-about-world-s-first-bad-guy-sequel-don-2_101893.htm |archive-date=9 January 2012 }}</ref> Chopra learned martial arts and trained for over two months.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmfare.com/articles/priyankas-kicking-some-serious-ass-2524.html |title=Priyanka's kicking SRK serious ass |publisher=] |date=11 July 2011 |access-date=5 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817020205/http://www.filmfare.com/articles/priyankas-kicking-some-serious-ass-2524.html |archive-date=17 August 2011 }}</ref> ] lost 12&nbsp;kg for the role and grew a beard to make his character look "cold, cunning and deceitful"; he felt that playing a villain was "a big stretch" for him as an actor.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Boman-Irani-loses-12-kg-for-Don-2/Article1-690743.aspx|title=Boman Irani loses 12 kg for Don 2|last=Bansal|first=Robin|work=Hindustan Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110502082603/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Boman-Irani-loses-12-kg-for-Don-2/Article1-690743.aspx|date=28 April 2011|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 May 2011}}</ref> Dutta was cast after Koppikar, who played the role in ''Don'', dropped out of the film. She was recommended to Akhtar by Khan, who had worked with her on '']'' in 2009. However, her role was changed after her casting, and turned out to be a different character than Koppikar's. In an interview with '']'', Dutta said that it was exciting to play a new character, since there would be no predecessor to live up to.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Cinema-Interviews/Lara-Dutta-super-excited-about-new-character-in-Don-2/Article1-602083.aspx|title= Lara Dutta super-excited about "new" character in Don-2|work=Hindustan Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113034706/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Cinema-Interviews/Lara-Dutta-super-excited-about-new-character-in-Don-2/Article1-602083.aspx |date=13 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 January 2012 }}</ref>
In February 2011, the actors flew to ] for the second phase of the shoot, where a few scenes were shot inside the Malacca Prison with real prisoners. A complete section of the prison block was made available for the shoot. In order to avoid any hitches, special crew T-shirts were made to differentiate crew-members from the prisoners as it was a high security zone.<ref>{{cite web|title=SRK in Malaysia for Don 2|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/SRK-in-Malaysia-for-Don-2/Article1-662655.aspx|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-07-19|author=]|date=15 February 2011}}</ref> Filming in Malaysia lasted for a month and ended on March 20, 2011.


=== Filming ===
Khan became the only Indian actor to have successfully shot a film sequence in ], a country that is infamous for denying requests of international film shoots. A production executive stated that "Unlike the US, UK and Thailand, it isn’t easy to obtain permission to shoot in Germany. The rules are very strict and in order to be eligible one needs to clear at least 47 points out of 60 ] is so famous in Germany and that made a great difference to shoot ''Don 2'' there". Sidhwani said, "We are the first Indian film which has managed to do that. There were certain pre-conditions that we were required to meet and we had to be very careful. Eventually they did open the doors for us. Once we were together on making the film, they proved to be extremely helpful." <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1395309 |title=With Don 2, SRK joins Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt |publisher=] |date= |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref> In the process, he joined ] and ] to become only the third actor able to obtain filming permission in Germany, after the former actors shot '']'' and '']'' respectively.
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The principal photography of ''Don 2'' began in October 2010 in ], becoming the first Hindi film to be shot there. The decision to shoot in the city was made after Khan attended the ] for its screening of '']'' and realised that the city provided the required realistic backdrop for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1395309 |title=With Don 2, SRK joins Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt |website=] |access-date=11 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107225936/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1395309 |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref><ref name="Berlin">{{cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/oct/151010-Shah-Rukh-Khan-Don-2-sequel-German.htm |title=Don 2 gets a bill waiver |work=] |date=15 October 2010 |access-date=30 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414231416/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/oct/151010-Shah-Rukh-Khan-Don-2-sequel-German.htm |archive-date=14 April 2012 }}</ref><ref name="autogenerated1"/> Before shooting began the German government announced the film on its website, promising support and co-operation during filming.<ref name = "Berlin"/> A 70-member Indian crew travelled to the city for two weeks of preparation for shooting. Scenes were filmed at the ], the ], the ] and the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/world/other-world/berlin-woos-india-1.997341 |title=Berlin woos India |publisher=Gulf News |date=23 March 2012 |access-date=30 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329222710/http://gulfnews.com/news/world/other-world/berlin-woos-india-1.997341 |archive-date=29 March 2012 }}</ref> The German government provided €3 million in incentives to the film's producers, since it was shot in Berlin. The shoot cost €6.8 million.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/news/bollywood-fans-descend-on-berlin-for-shah-rukh-priyanka-shoot-news-international-kkxmunedhcf.html |title=Bollywood fans descend on Berlin for Shah Rukh, Priyanka shoot |website=] |date=23 October 2010 |access-date=5 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140123102114/http://www.sify.com/news/bollywood-fans-descend-on-berlin-for-shah-rukh-priyanka-shoot-news-international-kkxmunedhcf.html |archive-date=23 January 2014 }}</ref>


Khan experimented with several looks and performed his own stunts in the film.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-was-scared-to-do-stunts-myself-in-don-2-shah-rukh-khan-1628042|title=I was scared to do stunts myself in 'Don 2': Shah Rukh Khan|work=Daily News and Analysis|date=20 December 2011|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/shah-rukh-khan-did-his-own-stunts-in-don-2-farhan-akhtar/|title=Shah Rukh Khan did his own stunts in Don 2 – Farhan Akhtar|last=Jha|first=Subhash K.|website=]|date=12 December 2011|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref> In Berlin, he performed a 300-foot jump for a scene.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/srk-does-300-feet-jump-for-don-2/697125 |title=SRK does 300 feet jump for 'Don 2' |work=The Indian Express |date=13 October 2010 |access-date=26 November 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119191203/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/srk-does-300-feet-jump-for-don-2/697125 |archive-date=19 November 2010 }}</ref> A car-chase scene using 67 cars closed main thoroughfares (including the Brandenburg Gate) for three weeks. Each day, alternate routes were provided around roads cordoned off for filming.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Shah-Rukh-blows-up-67-cars-for-Don-2/Article1-784437.aspx |title=Shah Rukh blows up 67 cars for Don 2 |work=Hindustan Times |date=19 December 2011 |access-date=23 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221122931/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Shah-Rukh-blows-up-67-cars-for-Don-2/Article1-784437.aspx |archive-date=21 December 2011 }}</ref> The shooting schedule also included a special appearance by ], whose presence was kept under wraps by filmmakers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/oct/281010-Hrithik-Roshan-Berlin-Farhan-Akhtar-Don-2.htm |title=Hrithik in Don 2? |work=Mid-Day |access-date=30 March 2012 |date=28 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107235924/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/oct/281010-Hrithik-Roshan-Berlin-Farhan-Akhtar-Don-2.htm |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref> In December 2010, the Berlin schedule ended.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-10-01/don2-farhan-akhtar-02-12-10.html |title=Don is back from Berlin |website=Behindwoods |access-date=19 July 2011 |date=2 December 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111202143456/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-10-01/don2-farhan-akhtar-02-12-10.html |archive-date=2 December 2011 }}</ref><ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120703085637/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/27/priyanka-chopra-to-return-in-don-sequel.htm |date=3 July 2012 }}</ref> In February 2011, the actors flew to ], where several scenes were shot in Malacca Prison with prisoners as extras. A section of the prison block was made available for filming, with special T-shirts distinguishing crew members from prisoners in the high-security zone.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/SRK-in-Malaysia-for-Don-2/Article1-662655.aspx |title=SRK in Malaysia for Don 2 |work= Hindustan Times |date=15 February 2011 |access-date=19 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110218032449/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/SRK-in-Malaysia-for-Don-2/Article1-662655.aspx |archive-date=18 February 2011 }}</ref> Khan trained with Hollywood stunt and fight director Wolfgang Stegemann, who also played Karl in the film.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Shah-Rukh-Khans-daredevilry/articleshow/11031166.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112222246/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-09/news-interviews/30491048_1_stunts-action-scenes-films |url-status=live |archive-date=12 November 2013 |work=] |title=Shah Rukh Khan's daredevilry |access-date=11 December 2011}}</ref>
Shahrukh Khan trained with international stunt and fight director Wolfgang Stegemann, who has worked in several high-profile Hollywood films. Wolfgang, who also plays a negative character called Karl in the film, created a special fight style for Khan. He said, "These are powerful and effective to knock off Don's enemies. I had to analyse Mr Khan's motions and find the perfect fight style for him. It is a mix between martial arts, Krav Maga, Wing Chun and Trapping, which has not been practised in Bollywood. It helped him endure long settings of fights together".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Shah-Rukh-Khans-daredevilry/articleshow/11031166.cms |title=Shah Rukh Khan’s daredevilry |publisher=] |date= |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref>


In September 2011, filming resumed on a song featuring the two leads.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20110184520&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=135062 |title=Farhan stunned with 3D trailer of RA.One |publisher=] |access-date=19 September 2011 |author=Indo-Asian News Service |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923195754/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20110184520&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=135062 |archive-date=23 September 2011 |author-link=Indo-Asian News Service }}</ref> Another song was shot with Khan in Goa in late November, only a month before the film's release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/last-minute-song-n-dance-971 |title=Last minute song-n-dance |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=24 November 2011 |access-date=30 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128194015/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/last-minute-song-n-dance-971 |archive-date=28 November 2011 }}</ref> The song was shot as an action sequence, but did not appear in the film.<ref name=d2promo>{{cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shah-rukh-khan-don-2-farhan-akhtar-priyanka-chopra/1/161968.html |title=SRK shoots special Don 2 promo video |work=India Today|date=29 November 2011 |access-date=30 November 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111130030800/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shah-rukh-khan-don-2-farhan-akhtar-priyanka-chopra/1/161968.html |archive-date=30 November 2011 }}</ref> In August 2011, the producers said they will release ''Don 2'' in ]. The idea of ] occurred to Akhtar while shooting; after tests in ], it was decided to convert the entire film.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Don-2-in-3D/articleshow/9694279.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412063051/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-22/news-interviews/29914362_1_3d-d-format-conversion|url-status=live|archive-date=12 April 2012|title=Don 2 in 3D |date=22 August 2011|work=]|access-date=26 November 2011}}</ref> The director of photography had used special lenses, which made conversion easier. Sidhwani said that the idea of converting the film into 3D came to him after seeing '']''. Chuck Comisky, a veteran S-3D innovator who supervised 3D stereo and visual effects for '']'' and '']'', was given the job.<ref name="3Dcomic"/> Anand Subaya was the editor and Jason West served as the director of photography.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Farhan-Akhtar-gets-ZNMD-editor-for-Don-2/articleshow/9920572.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112222239/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-09/news-interviews/30134592_1_farhan-akhtar-editing-znmd|url-status=live|archive-date=12 November 2013|title=Farhan Akhtar gets ZNMD editor for Don 2|date= 9 September 2011|work=]|access-date=28 November 2011}}</ref> The ] and VFX of ''Don 2'' were by Pixion Studios, and the 3D conversion by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2938 |title=Highlights of VFX and post-production for Bollywood films in 2011 |website=] |date=31 December 2012 |access-date=30 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118131409/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2938 |archive-date=18 January 2012 }}</ref>
In September, 2011, filming resumed in order to shoot a song featuring the two leads.<ref>{{cite web|title=Farhan stunned with 3D trailer of RA.One |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20110184520&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=135062|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-09-19|author=]|}}</ref> Another song was shot with Khan in Goa in late November, just a month before the film's release.<ref>{{cite web|author=November 24, 2011 By Reena Kapoor DC |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/last-minute-song-n-dance-971 |title=Last minute song-n-dance |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2011-11-24 |accessdate=2011-11-30}}</ref> This will be the first of a kind music video where instead of a choreographed song and dance treatment, they have opted to visualise the song as an action sequence. Speaking on this, Akhtar said "Its going to be a first of its kind music video which makes it really exciting to do. Instead of a song and dance treatment, we've opted to visualise the song as an action sequence.. to see Don vanquish his opponents while casually singing the words is surreal but very intriguing".


===Soundtrack=== == Soundtrack ==
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The film's original score and soundtrack has been composed by ], who composed the music for the first installment of the series, with lyrics penned by ]. The album features ten tracks, and was released on 17 November 2011 by ] to by and large positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shah-rukh-khan-don-2-farhan-akhtar-priyanka-chopra/1/161968.html |title=SRK shoots special Don 2 promo video : Bollywood News - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date= |accessdate=2011-11-30}}</ref> The soundtrack was composed by ], with lyrics penned by ]. The album contains nine compositions: four original songs, two instrumentals, a dialogue snippet, and two remix out of four original songs. The vocals were performed by ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. It was released on 16{{nbsp}}November 2011 by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/don-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1122289050|title=Don 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|date=16 November 2011 |publisher=iTunes|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>


==Marketing== == Marketing ==
], ], ], ] and ] at a promotional event for ''Don 2'' in ], 2011]]
===Pre-release revenues===
The distributors, ], bought the rights to ''Don 2'' from Excel Entertainment for {{INRConvert|850|m}} and spent another {{INRConvert|220|m}} on prints and marketing.<ref name="sequel"/> ] acquired the satellite rights for {{INRConvert|370|m}}.<ref name="sequel">{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-12-14/news/30516115_1_big-hindi-film-release-satellite-deal-reliance-entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113180147/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-12-14/news/30516115_1_big-hindi-film-release-satellite-deal-reliance-entertainment|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 November 2013|title=Shah Rukh Khan's Don 2: Zee Entertainment bags satellite rights for Rs 37 crore|work=The Economic Times|date=14 December 2011|access-date=14 December 2011}}</ref> Distribution rights in Tamil Nadu and Kerala were bought by Sudha Screen's Sreeraj for an undisclosed price.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/don-2-goes-for-record-price-in-tn-kerala-news-malayalam-llkrtwjfjhc.html |title=Don 2 goes for record price in TN & Kerala|website=]|date=10 December 2011|access-date=12 December 2011|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111217064450/http://www.sify.com/movies/don-2-goes-for-record-price-in-tn-kerala-news-malayalam-llkrtwjfjhc.html |archive-date=17 December 2011 }}</ref> Don 2 music rights were sold to T-Series for {{INRConvert|100|m}}. The theatrical trailer and poster for ''Don 2'' were released with '']''. A second trailer was released online on 24 October 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/watch-the-slick-new-don-2-trailer-is-out/167549-8-66.html |title=Watch: The slick new 'Don 2' trailer is out! |publisher=]|access-date=15 July 2011 |date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717072248/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/watch-the-slick-new-don-2-trailer-is-out/167549-8-66.html |archive-date=17 July 2011 }}</ref> The film previewed at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Shah-Rukh-Khan-unveils-the-first-look-of-Don-2/Article1-780023.aspx |title=Shah Rukh Khan unveils the first look of Don 2 |work=Hindustan Times |date=11 December 2011 |access-date=12 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107051752/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Shah-Rukh-Khan-unveils-the-first-look-of-Don-2/Article1-780023.aspx |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref> The producers collaborated with ] and ] in 20 cities to provide free Internet access with Wi-Fi in their stores so that viewers could watch songs in 3D on their computers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://business-standard.com/india/news/don-2-bets-bignew-media-for-promotions/459093/|title=Don 2 bets big on new media for promotions|work=Business standard|date=19 December 2011 |access-date=23 December 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120611013046/http://business-standard.com/india/news/don-2-bets-bignew-media-for-promotions/459093/ |archive-date=11 June 2012 }}</ref>
The German government provided a rebate of €3 million to the producers of the film which was shot in the German capital. The entire shoot in Germany was at a cost of €6.8 million.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/news/bollywood-fans-descend-on-berlin-for-shah-rukh-priyanka-shoot-news-international-kkxmunedhcf.html |title=Bollywood fans descend on Berlin for Shah Rukh, Priyanka shoot |publisher=] |date=2010-10-23 |accessdate=2011-12-05}}</ref> This is the first time that such a heavy concession is being offered to any film shot in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/10/15/14773/index.html |title=Shah Rukh's Don 2 gets bill waiver from German government |publisher=] |date=2010-10-15 |accessdate=2011-12-05}}</ref> Reliance Big Pictures has bought the rights of the film from Excel Entertainment for {{INRConvert|85|c}} and has spent another {{INRConvert|22|c}} in prints and marketing the film.<ref name "sequel"/> ] had acquired the satellite rights of the film for {{INRConvert|37|c}}, the highest satellite amount as compared to other films released by ] in the same year.<ref name "sequel">{{cite web|author=Shekhar |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment-/entertainment/shah-rukh-khans-don-2-zee-entertainment-bags-satellite-rights-for-rs-37-crore/articleshow/11101394.cmsutm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed |title=Shah Rukh Khan's Don 2: Zee Entertainment bags satellite rights for Rs 37 crore|publisher=] |date=14 December 2011 |accessdate=14 December 2011}}</ref> The distribution rights for the film in ] and ] were bought by the newly-formed Sudha Screen's Sreeraj for a reportedly record, but undisclosed price.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/don-2-goes-for-record-price-in-tn-kerala-news-malayalam-llkrtwjfjhc.html |title=Don 2 goes for record price in TN & Kerala |publisher=] |date=2011-12-10 |accessdate=2011-12-12}}</ref>


The producers decided to publicize the dialogue from ''Don 2'' by releasing 10 lines delivered by Don as "Don Says...": one line each Friday from 15 October until the film's release on 23 December. The lines were released simultaneously across all media platforms: television, print, radio, Internet and mobile.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/WATCH-Don-2-s-teaser-dialogue/Article1-756846.aspx|title=Watch the slick new 'Don 2' trailer|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=17 October 2011|date=13 October 2011|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111114201655/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/WATCH-Don-2-s-teaser-dialogue/Article1-756846.aspx|archive-date=14 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Shah-Rukhs-Don-isms-on-demand/articleshow/11106719.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113194634/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-15/news-interviews/30516519_1_hai-mushkil-hi-nahin-farhan |url-status=live |archive-date=13 November 2013 |title=Shah Rukh's Don-isms on demand |date=1 January 1970|work=] |access-date=15 December 2011}}</ref> The filmmakers also released a limited-edition toy version. The toy, ] dressed as Don, is the first ] of a Bollywood star.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Shah-Rukh-Khan-turns-toy-boy/articleshow/11144478.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330125710/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-17/news-interviews/30528317_1_shah-rukh-khan-toy-don-avatar |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2013 |title=Shah Rukh Khan turns toy boy |date=17 December 2011|work=] |access-date=19 December 2011}}</ref> The cast, director and producers embarked on a multi-city tour across India (including ]) to promote the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shah-rukh-khan-to-begin-don-2-promotional-tour-from-patna_1624815 |title=Shah Rukh Khan to begin Don 2 promotional tour from Patna |publisher=DNAIndia.com |date=12 December 2011 |access-date=12 December 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126054727/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shah-rukh-khan-to-begin-don-2-promotional-tour-from-patna_1624815 |archive-date=26 January 2012 }}</ref> Interrupted by security problems, the tour resumed from ] to ], ] and other cities.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shah-rukh-khan-don-2-promotional-tour-for-don-2-ra.one/1/164321.html |title=SRK falters in the first leg of his Don 2 promo tour|work=]|date=15 December 2011|access-date=16 December 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111216031458/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shah-rukh-khan-don-2-promotional-tour-for-don-2-ra.one/1/164321.html |archive-date=16 December 2011 }}</ref>
===Promotion===
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The first theatrical trailer of the film and its poster were released along with '']''. A promo launch event was planned on 13 July in ], though it was canceled later because of the ]. A second trailer was released online on October 24th.<ref>{{cite web|title=Watch: The slick new 'Don 2' trailer is out!|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/watch-the-slick-new-don-2-trailer-is-out/167549-8-66.html|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-07-15|date=14 July 2011}}</ref> The first look of the film was unveiled at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Shah-Rukh-Khan-unveils-the-first-look-of-Don-2/Article1-780023.aspx |title=Shah Rukh Khan unveils the first look of Don 2 |publisher=] |date=2011-12-11 |accessdate=2011-12-12}}</ref> The trailer of the film have been the most watched video in India on Youtube in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.in.msn.com/business/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5696518 |title=SRK''s Don 2 most watched video on YouTube |publisher=] |date=2011-12-22 |accessdate=2011-12-23}}</ref>


In October 2011 a comic book based on ''Don 2'', ''Don: The Origin'', was published that was about Don's past.<ref name="3Dcomic">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Don-2-comic-books-to-hit-stands-before-film-s-release/Article1-760630.aspx |title=Don 2 comic books to hit stands before film's release |work=Hindustan Times|access-date=25 November 2011 |date=23 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126163129/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Don-2-comic-books-to-hit-stands-before-film-s-release/Article1-760630.aspx |archive-date=26 November 2011}}</ref> ] collaborated with India's largest video-game company, ], on a console game. The firm developed a third-person action-adventure console game in which the player performs actions similar to Don's in the film.<ref name=games>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/now-a-video-game-on-don-2/210029-11.html |title=Now, a video game on 'Don 2' |publisher=] |date=10 May 2011 |access-date=11 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130904012150/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/now-a-video-game-on-don-2/210029-11.html |archive-date=4 September 2013 }}</ref> A social game, ''Don – The Social Mobsters Game'' (developed by Mango Games), was launched on Facebook. It is available on Android and PSN for ] platforms. Sidhwani said, "This is the first time a game is based on an Indian film that will be launched on four platforms. For an iconic character like Don, I think this was the best way to keep the hysteria going amongst his fans."<ref name=games/> A ] game, '']'', was released in India in February 2013 to tie in with the film, also serving as the final ] game for the console.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/now-a-video-game-on-don-2-426499.html|title=Now, a video game on 'Don 2'|publisher=CNN-News18|date=8 December 2011|access-date=10 May 2018}}</ref> ] were also Fugu Mobile and included ''Don 2: The Pursuit'' (a ]) and ''Don 2: Prison Break'' and ''Don 2: Eliminate Vardhan''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FuguMobile |url=https://phoneky.com/games/?q=FuguMobile |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=phoneky.com}}</ref>
Using technology to innovate movie marketing has gone unabashedly high with ''Don 2'', the makers of the film tied up with ] and ] for its new media initiatives. Viewers could watch songs from the movie in 3D on their computers using 3D glasses. “Though ads have been booked in all leading publications, television and billboards, it is for the first time that the brand integration has focused so much on online medium than traditional mass market mediums,” says Priti Shahani, chief strategy and marketing officer, Reliance Big Pictures. The movie has also associated with ] and ] in 20 cities to provide free Internet access using Wi-fi in their outlets.<ref>{{cite news|author=Business Standard |url=http://business-standard.com/india/news/don-2-bets-bignew-media-for-promotions/459093/ |title=Don 2 bets big on new media for promotions |publisher=Business-standard.com |date=2011-12-19 |accessdate=2011-12-23}}</ref>


== Release ==
The filmmakers also tied up with ] to launch a "''Meet the Don: Mission Berlin''" contest that offered the chance to meet Khan himself, in addition to a free trip to Berlin. To popularize the contest, Microsoft planned a 360° marketing campaign which included a television commercial featuring clips from the film, radio advertisements, digital banners and retail collaterals. Amrish Goyal, Director of Windows Business Group, said that "With the Meet the Don: Mission Berlin contest, we not only intend to bring people together in so many different ways but give them more than one reason to celebrate this season." <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2011/12/microsoft-india-joins-hands-with-shah-rukh-khans-don-2/ |title=Microsoft India joins hands with Shah Rukh Khan’s Don 2 |publisher=Bestmediainfo.com |date= |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref>
''Don 2'' was released worldwide 23 December 2011 on 3,105 screens in the domestic market, including 500 prints in ], and on 650 screens in 40 countries.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/businesstalk/id/511/date/2011-12-28 |title=Don 2 Business |website=] |date=27 December 2011 |access-date=29 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107180037/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/businesstalk/id/511/date/2011-12-28 |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/box-office/2011/don-2-box-office-report-overseas-collection-271211.html |title=Shahrukh's Don 2 sets new records at Overseas Box Office |publisher=oneindia.in |date=27 December 2011 |access-date=29 February 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106202414/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/box-office/2011/don-2-box-office-report-overseas-collection-271211.html |archive-date=6 January 2012 }}</ref> The dubbed versions in ] and ] were released with the Hindi version.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/aug/220811-bollywood-B-Towns-3D-explosion.htm|title=B-Town's 3D explosion|publisher=]|date=22 August 2011|access-date=22 August 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909035927/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/aug/220811-bollywood-B-Towns-3D-explosion.htm|archive-date=9 September 2011}}</ref> The second phase of the film's international release began in January 2012 in 84 countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shah-rukh-khan-don-2-first-day-collection/1/165796.html |title=Don 2' grosses Rs. 15 crore on first day |work=India Today|date=25 December 2012 |access-date=29 February 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217191953/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shah-rukh-khan-don-2-first-day-collection/1/165796.html |archive-date=17 February 2012 }}</ref> From 9 February 2012 to 19 February 2012, ''Don 2'' was screened at the World Premiere Cinema theatre during the 62nd ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/SRK-to-attend-Don-2-screening-at-Berlinale/Article1-798927.aspx |title=SRK to attend Don 2 screening at Berlinale |work=Hindustan Times |date=18 January 2012 |access-date=6 February 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119183943/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/SRK-to-attend-Don-2-screening-at-Berlinale/Article1-798927.aspx |archive-date=19 January 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/feb/08/sci-fi-nazi-berlin-film-festival?newsfeed=true |title=SFinnish sci-fi Nazi movie is hot ticket at Berlinale |work=The Guardian |date=8 February 2012 |access-date=10 February 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114002304/http://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/feb/08/sci-fi-nazi-berlin-film-festival?newsfeed=true |archive-date=14 November 2013 }}</ref> ] obtained a "]" order from the ] allowing it to serve cease-and-desist notices on film pirates.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pirates of Don&nbsp;2 beware|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/pirates-don-2-beware-634|work=]|date=23 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107185552/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/pirates-don-2-beware-634|archive-date=7 January 2012}}</ref>


A month before ''Don 2''{{'}}s release, Nariman Films, producers of ''Don'', sent a legal notice to ] and ] about the sequel. According to the notice, Nariman had given the rights to Excel Entertainment in perpetuity for ''Don'' alone.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/SRKs-Don-2-release-wont-be-hampered/articleshow/10782102.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113225016/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-18/news-interviews/30414632_1_title-copyright-infringement-legal-notice-nariman-films|url-status=live|archive-date=13 November 2013|title=SRK's Don 2 release won't be hampered|work=]|date=18 November 2011|access-date=19 November 2011}}</ref> On 19 December, a week before ''Don 2''{{'}}s release, the ] refused to stay the film's release; the court's ruling considered the film's scheduled release on 21 December overseas and 23 December in India, for which many theaters had been booked.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment-/entertainment/don-2-hc-refuses-to-stay-release-of-film-for-copyright-violation/articleshow/11171273.cms |title=Don 2: HC refuses to stay release of film for copyright violation |work=The Economic Times|date=19 December 2011|access-date=23 December 2011}}</ref>
Since the quotes of Don in the first film became very popular, Sidhwani and Akhtar decided to popularize the dialogues of the sequel by releasing 10 witty tongue-in-cheek dialogues of Don from the sequel called "Don Says...", one every Friday starting from October 15 right till the release of the film on December 23. These quotes released simultaneously across all media including television, print, radio, Internet, mobile platform and mobile applications.<ref>{{cite web|title=Watch: The slick new 'Don 2' trailer is out!|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/WATCH-Don-2-s-teaser-dialogue/Article1-756846.aspx|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-10-17|date=2011-10-13}}</ref> The "Don says..." one-liners, also know as "Don-isms", have become quite popular in Indian and internationally as well.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Shah-Rukhs-Don-isms-on-demand/articleshow/11106719.cms |title=Shah Rukh's Don-isms on demand |publisher=] |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2011-12-15}}</ref>


Khan was accompanied by the director and producers on a multi-city tour in various non-metropolitan centers as a way to promote the film, including ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shah-rukh-khan-to-begin-don-2-promotional-tour-from-patna_1624815 |title=Shah Rukh Khan to begin Don 2 promotional tour from Patna - Entertainment - DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=2011-12-12 |accessdate=2011-12-12}}</ref> however, it received a set back when the team of the film was not allowed to fly to the city because of security issues. But the tour was back on track with a visit to ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shah-rukh-khan-don-2-promotional-tour-for-don-2-ra.one/1/164321.html |title=SRK falters in the first leg of his Don 2 promo tour |publisher=] |date=15 December 2011 |accessdate=16 December 2011}}</ref> The smoking scenes in the film came with a disclaimer per ]'s advice to the producers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/smoking-scenes-not-blurred-in-don-2-farhan/883743/ |title=Smoking scenes not blurred in 'Don 2': Farhan |work=The Indian Express|date=5 December 2011|access-date=5 December 2011}}</ref> The DVD was released on 7 February 2012 with two different versions, Blu-ray and a special feature releasing on 10 April and 24 May.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Don-2-Shahrukh-Khan/dp/B006YP4FMY|title=Don 2|date=7 February 2012 |publisher=Amazon|access-date=11 May 2018}}</ref>


==Reception==
The makers of the film released a toy version of the Don as a merchandise of the film. The toy is a miniature of ] as a ] in his Don avatar which will be available in limited edition. It is the first Bobblehead to be made of any Bollywood star.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Shah-Rukh-Khan-turns-toy-boy/articleshow/11144478.cms |title=Shah Rukh Khan turns toy boy |publisher=] |date=17 December 2011 |accessdate=19 December 2011}}</ref>
===Critical response===


''Don 2'' received positive reviews from critics, receiving praise for its story, cinematography, production design, soundtrack, background score, action sequences and performances of the cast..<ref>{{cite news|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2011/12/23/review-round-up-srks-a-good-villain-in-don-2/|title=Review Round-Up: SRK's a Good Villain in 'Don 2′|last=Sahni|first=Diksha|work=The Wall Street Journal|date=23 December 2011|access-date=11 May 2018}}</ref>
===Comic and Video game===
In October 2011, a comic book based in the film called ''Don: The Origin'' was unveiled in Mumbai. It serves as a prequel to the film and talks in detail about Don's past. Speaking about the comic ] added that "''Don 2'' takes off from where '']'' left off. In these five years, many have forgotten the film and must be curious to know how Don came into being. This original story will help them understand him and also offer a background on other characters like Roma and Vardhaan."<ref name="3Dcomic">{{cite web|title=Don 2 comic books to hit stands before film's release|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Don-2-comic-books-to-hit-stands-before-film-s-release/Article1-760630.aspx|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-11-25|date=2011-10-23}}</ref>


{{As of|2020|06}}, the film holds a 69% approval rating on ] site '']'', based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 6.68 out of 10.<ref>{{cite web|title=Don 2 (2011)|date=22 December 2011 |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/don_2/|publisher=]|access-date=20 June 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114180714/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/don_2/|archive-date=14 November 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> ] of '']'' rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and called it "a classic action/crime thriller that doesn't let go, even for a moment. More importantly, the plot has been finely crafted, with every twist and turn falling into place like a complicated albeit neat little jigsaw."<ref>{{cite news|title=Don 2 movie review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Don-2/movie-review/11205411.cms|last=Kazmi|first=Nikhat|work=The Times of India|date=22 December 2011|access-date=23 December 2011|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110093411/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/don-2/movie-review/11205411.cms|archive-date=10 January 2012 }}</ref> Rachit Gupta of '']'' also rated the film 4 stars out of 5, and praised the performances by Khan, Chopra and Irani, remarking "They carry the film through its flat moments. It's not very taut, but ''Don 2'' serves up enough thrills in the finale and that alone makes it worth a watch."<ref>{{cite web|title=Don 2|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/don-2_-99.html|last=Gupta|first=Rachit|work=]|date=23 December 2011 |access-date=23 December 2011|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107201015/http://www.filmfare.com/articles/don-2-2868.html |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref> Priya Joshi of '']'' gave the film 4 out of 5, praising its dramatic conclusion which she thought was brilliantly executed, and wrote that it "is a thoroughly exhilarating action-fest, fashioned in a Bollywood-style – and a shot of adrenaline amidst the usual elf-inspired festive film fare."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/review/a357193/don-2-review.html |title='Don 2' review – Bollywood Review |publisher=Digital Spy |date=23 December 2011 |access-date=24 December 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107195946/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/review/a357193/don-2-review.html |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref>
] collaborated with India’s largest game services company ], to launch a console game. The firm developed a third-person action adventure console game where the player plays as Don and does actions similar to those done by Don in the movie. The character in the game looks like Khan in the film.<ref name=games>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/now-a-video-game-on-don-2/210029-11.html |title=Now, a video game on 'Don 2' - Tech News - IBNLive |publisher=] |date=2011-05-10 |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref> There is also a social game called "Don - The Social Mobsters Game", which was launched on ] and is developed by Mango Games. The game is available on ], ], and PSN for ] platforms. While the game on Android and iOS was be released along with the movie, the console version of the game will be released in March next year. Sidhwani said, "This is the first time a game is based on an Indian film that will be launched on four platforms. When I saw the creative of the game, I was very excited because the visuals were as real as the characters in the film. For an iconic character like Don, I think this was the best way to keep the hysteria going amongst his fans."<ref name=games/>


A review carried by '']'' called the film "a visual masterpiece", adding that "it sets a very high benchmark for future Indian action films."<ref>{{cite news|last=Mahmood|first=Rafay|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/316484/film-review-don-2-making-a-killing/|title=Film review: Don 2 – making a killing|work=The Express Tribune|access-date=14 January 2012|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413125723/http://tribune.com.pk/story/316484/film-review-don-2-making-a-killing/|archive-date=13 April 2012 }}</ref> ] of '']'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5, feeling that the second half took the film to another level, and wrote "Akhtar chooses an entirely new concept, garnishes it with classic action, stunning visuals, giving it an international look and feel".<ref>{{cite web|title=Don 2 Review |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/525404|date=23 December 2011|website=] |access-date=23 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107175606/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/525404 |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref> Aniruddha Guha of '']'' gave 3 out of 5 complimenting Khan's performance and action sequences, which he thought made the film work.<ref>{{cite news|title=Review: Shah Rukh Khan makes Don 2 work |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-shah-rukh-khan-makes-don-2-work_1629155 |access-date=23 December 2011 |newspaper=] |date=23 December 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104223811/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-shah-rukh-khan-makes-don-2-work_1629155 |archive-date=4 January 2012 }}</ref> '']'' gave it 2.5 out of 5, praising Khan's performance and wrote "The film is slick, the cinematography is captivating but the racy, edge of the seat pace that you expect from an action thriller of this kind is sorely missing."<ref>{{cite news|last=Shetty |first=Shubha |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/dec/231211-Don-2-movie-review-Shah-Rukh-Khan.htm |title=Don 2 – Movie Review |publisher=] |date=23 December 2011 |access-date=24 December 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107171746/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/dec/231211-Don-2-movie-review-Shah-Rukh-Khan.htm |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref>
==Release==
''Don 2'' released worldwide on 23 December 2011, during ] eve, in 2,850 screens in the domestic market, including 500 prints in ] and 650 screens in 40 countries overseas.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/don-2-ready-to-make-xmas-bells-ring-at-box-office/890464/|title=Don 2 ready to make X’mas bells ring at box office|publisher=]|accessdate=23 December 2011}}</ref> The dubbed versions in ] and ] released along with the ] version.<ref>{{cite web|title=B-Town's 3D explosion|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/aug/220811-bollywood-B-Towns-3D-explosion.htm|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-08-22|date=2011-08-22}}</ref>


] of ''Rediff.com'' termed the film as "a glossy, unashamed action offering polished within an inch of itself, visually coming together seamlessly and effectively."<ref name="sen">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-don-two-both-plastic-and-explosive/20111223.htm |title=Raja Sen: Don 2, both plastic and explosive |publisher=Rediff |author=Raja Sen |date=23 December 2011 |access-date=23 December 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105050635/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-don-two-both-plastic-and-explosive/20111223.htm |archive-date=5 January 2012 }}</ref> Sen also added that "although the film has been impressively produced, it has been let down by the over-the-top acting by Khan, while other actors were underused and were given nothing much to do."<ref name="sen" /> ] gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, calling it "spectacularly boring", and wrote "''Don 2'' is nicely shot, and there are moments where Khan is riveting. But that's not enough to hold your interest for well over two hours…even the actor's most loyal fans will find themselves yawning."<ref>{{cite web|title=Heist makes waste|url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/heist-makes-waste/|publisher=Rajeevmasand.com|access-date=23 December 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107195943/http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/heist-makes-waste/|archive-date=7 January 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Sonia Chopra of '']'' also gave 2.5 out of 5, feeling that the original film was better as compared to the sequel but praised the action sequences, writing "The car chases are superb and will have you at the edge of your seat. For the rest of the film though, you'll be slouching on that very seat, waiting for the thrills that the ''Don'' series promises."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/don-2-review-where-s-don-this-is-a-con-review-bollywood-14986476.html |title=Movie Review:Don 2 review: Where's Don? This is a con! |author=Chopra, Sonia|website=]|date=23 December 2011 |access-date=24 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921201029/http://www.sify.com/movies/don-2-review-where-s-don-this-is-a-con-review-bollywood-14986476.html |archive-date=21 September 2013 }}</ref> Writing for '']'', ] was disappointed with the film, calling it "never ending" and criticized the stretched storyline.<ref>{{cite news|title=Don 2 Review |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Mayank-Shekhar-s-review-Don-2/Article1-786223.aspx |access-date=23 December 2011 |work=] |date=23 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111224041729/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Mayank-Shekhar-s-review-Don-2/Article1-786223.aspx |archive-date=24 December 2011 }}</ref> Sudhish Kamath of '']'' said "The editor wishes his studio exploded and didn't have to put this together. But he's getting a fat cheque. He does his job to the best of his ability and is almost done when he hears that line “Don Ko Pakadna Mushkil Hi Nahin...”"<ref>{{cite web|title=Don 2 - Two plates and a ham burglar|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/don-2-two-plates-and-a-ham-burglar/article2744512.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=29 July 2020|first=Sudhish|last=Kamath|date=24 December 2011}}</ref>
The distributors got a “]” from Delhi High Court. Anti-piracy wing Chairman Rajkumar, speaking about the event said : “We have already served notices to 43 ISPs, who we consider potential pirates. We have also alerted the cops and our team indigenously, but our primary intention is to halt menacing online piracy generating across shores.”<ref>{{cite news|title=Pirates of Don 2 beware|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/pirates-don-2-beware-634|accessdate=23 December 2011|newspaper=]|date=23 December 2011}}</ref>
Among the overseas reviewers, Lisa Tsering of '']'' wrote: "Khan's foray into bad-boy territory is all swagger with not much substance."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/don-2-film-review-shah-rukh-khan-277022|title=Don 2: Film Review|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=30 December 2011|access-date=11 May 2018}}</ref> David DeWitt of '']'' called it the "slick cousin" of "'']'' and '']''".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/movies/don-2-with-shah-rukh-khan-and-priyanka-chopra-review.html|title=Bollywood Baddie Is Ready to Take On Europe|last=DeWitt|first=David|work=The New York Times|date=22 December 2011|access-date=11 May 2018}}</ref>


===Controversy=== == Box office ==
=== Domestic ===
A month before its release, Nariman Films, the producers of the original, sent a legal notice to ] and ] over the remaking of the original for the second time. According to the notice, Nariman Films had given the rights to Excel Entertainment in perpetuity for making only Don: The Chase Begins Again.<ref>{{cite news|title=SRK's Don 2 release won't be hampered|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-18/news-interviews/30414632_1_title-copyright-infringement-legal-notice-nariman-films|accessdate=19 November 2011|newspaper=]|date=18 November 2011}}</ref> However, the producers claimed that "Whatever they had done is legal, so the claim is false and so are the charges. This is an absolutely new film and there is no question of a delay in releasing ''Don 2''."<ref>{{cite news|title=Don 2 runs into legal maze by Nariman Films|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-11-12/news/30391224_1_nariman-films-legal-notice-big-films|accessdate=19 November 2011|newspaper=]|date=12 November 2011}}</ref> Moreover, Khan added in an interview with ], "While my producers are best qualified to give a fitting reply to the whole matter, I as a lead actor can say that as for the sequel, the ] Don never had a sequel. So where is the question of us copying anything. Farhan and his team have worked on the script, I know for a fact that we haven't copied from anywhere and this is an original script.<ref>{{cite web|author=Nabanita |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2011/shahrukh-khan-defends-don-2-fraud-case-231111.html |title=Shahrukh Khan defends Don 2 fraud case |publisher=] |date=2011-11-23 |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref> In 19 December, just a week before the release of the film, the Bombay High Court refused to stay the release of the film. The court gave this ruling while taking into consideration that the film was to be released on December 21 overseas and December 23 in India, for which, bookings had already been undertaking in theaters across the country.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment-/entertainment/don-2-hc-refuses-to-stay-release-of-film-for-copyright-violation/articleshow/11171273.cms |title=Don 2: HC refuses to stay release of film for copyright violation |publisher=E] |date=2011-12-19 |accessdate=2011-12-23}}</ref>
''Don 2'' was made with a production cost of {{INRConvert|760|m}} excluding SRK's acting fee with shares in profits which is {{INRConvert|650|m}}. On its first day, ''Don 2'' had 80-percent occupancy levels throughout India. In multiplexes its occupancy level was 75%-80% percent and 70–75 percent in single-screen theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3831&nCat= |title=Don 2 Has 70% All India First Day Opening |publisher=BoxOfficeIndia.Com |work=24 December 2009
|access-date=24 December 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107201747/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3831&nCat= |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|147|m}} from its Hindi version,<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4006&nCat=
|publisher=Box office India
|title=Top Opening Days ALL TIME
|date=6 February 2012
|access-date=6 March 2012
|url-status=live
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204172910/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4006&nCat=
|archive-date=4 December 2013
}}</ref> in the process becoming the third-] grossing Indian film (fourth-highest for the Hindi version)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/npages.php?page=shownews&articleid=3840&nCat= |title=All Time Top Opening Days DON 2 Fourth |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=24 December 2011 |access-date=24 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104144802/http://boxofficeindia.com/npages.php?page=shownews&articleid=3840&nCat= |archive-date=4 January 2012 }}</ref> and the highest opening-day grossing film on a non-holiday Friday.<ref name="opening day">{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/shah-rukh-khan%E2%80%99s-don-2-day-1-box-office-break-down/ |title=Don 2 Day One Breakdown |publisher=] |date=24 December 2011 |access-date=24 December 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120904201612/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/shah-rukh-khan%E2%80%99s-don-2-day-1-box-office-break-down/ |archive-date=4 September 2012 }}</ref> The film increased its earnings by about 20–25 percent in high-end cinemas during its second and third days, aided by a sizeable increase in multiplex revenue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3844&nCat= |title=Don 2 Second Day Business |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=25 December 2011 |access-date=25 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107201802/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3844&nCat= |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref> Over the weekend, ''Don 2'' grossed {{INRConvert|470|m}} from its Hindi version and another {{INRConvert|15|m}} from its Tamil and Telugu versions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4013&nCat= |title=Top Opening Weekends All Time AGNEEPATH 5th |publisher=Box Office India |date=7 February 2012 |access-date=6 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419144655/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4013&nCat= |archive-date=19 April 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> It held well the following week, collecting a total of {{INRConvert|700|m}} by the end of its first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4015&nCat= |title=Top Opening Weeks All Time UPDATED |date=8 February 2012 |access-date=6 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212035945/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4015&nCat= |archive-date=12 February 2012 }}</ref> During the film's second weekend, ''Don 2'' grossed {{INRConvert|145|m}} from its Hindi version.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3876&nCat= |title=Don 2 Has Excellent Second Weekend |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=2 January 2012 |access-date=5 January 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104143929/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3876&nCat= |archive-date=4 January 2012 }}</ref> The film held well during its second week, declining 62 percent and collecting {{INRConvert|270|m}} from its Hindi version<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4052&nCat= |title=Top Second Weeks ALL TIME Updated 16/02/12 |publisher=Box Office India |date=17 February 2012 |access-date=6 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220221441/http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4052&nCat= |archive-date=20 February 2012 }}</ref> and thus taking its two-week total to {{INRConvert|970|m}}. The second-week total of ''Don 2'' was the second-highest of 2011, after '']''. By the end of its theatrical run the ] version of ''Don 2'' grossed {{INRConvert|1.06|b}} in India and regional versions added a further {{INR}}60 million for a grand total of {{INRConvert|1.12|b}} including Tamil and Telugu,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4240&nCat= |title=Top Lifetime Nett Grossers All Time UPDATED 04/04/12 |publisher=Box Office India |date=4 April 2012 |access-date=5 April 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006030639/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4240&nCat= |archive-date=6 October 2013 }}</ref> making it the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2011.


=== International ===
The producers were sent a notification by the Health ministry, stating that they should put a disclaimer along with the lead character speaking about the ill-effects of smoking. The ministry also demanded the smoking scenes depicted in the film be scrolled down or blurred. Sidhwani and Javed Akhtar met Information and Broadcasting minister ] to resolve the matter, and commented "We all agree that smoking is a major health issue and there is no intention of glorifying it in the film. It is shown as a weakness or a trait of the character. We reasoned with them and they saw our point of view. So the film will only have a disclaimer in the beginning. No blurring of scenes or scrolls during the movie." <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/smoking-scenes-not-blurred-in-don-2-farhan/883743/ |title=Smoking scenes not blurred in 'Don 2': Farhan |publisher=] |date= |accessdate=2011-12-05}}</ref>
''Don 2'' was released overseas in two phases, with most major markets covered in the first phase. The film set several records on its opening day. It grossed $550,000 from 164 theatres in the United States. In the United Kingdom, ''Don 2''{{'}}s revenue debuted in the top ten, earning $527,000 in three days from 76 theatres; in the Middle East, the film grossed $930,000 in two days. It broke the record for the highest single-day revenue in Australia (]62,000), grossing $136,000 in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji during the first two days of its run.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}}


The film grossed {{INRConvert|16.9|m}} during its first week in Pakistan, breaking all previous records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/315044/lights-camera-action-the-revival-of-the-cinema-industry-in-pakistan/ |title=Lights, camera, action!: The revival of the cinema industry in Pakistan |publisher=Tribune.com.pk |date=15 December 2011 |access-date=2 January 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103191254/http://tribune.com.pk/story/315044/lights-camera-action-the-revival-of-the-cinema-industry-in-pakistan/ |archive-date=3 January 2012 }}</ref> ''Don 2'' grossed {{INRConvert|371|m}} over the weekend, and {{INRConvert|504|m}} during its first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/boxofficeoverseas/date/2011-12-28 |title='Don 2' $6.50 million opening weekend |website=] |date=28 December 2011 |access-date=2 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107180005/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/boxofficeoverseas/date/2011-12-28 |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/specialfeatures/id/166 |title=Overseas: 'Don 2' $ 8.47 million in Week 1 |website=] |date=30 December 2011 |access-date=3 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107181628/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/specialfeatures/id/166 |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref> It set a record for the all-time biggest opening week for a Hindi film in North America, earning $2.64&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20120191686&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=164256 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710105100/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20120191686&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=164256 |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 July 2012 |title=SRK starrer Don 2 doing roaring business in US |publisher=] |date=6 January 2012 |access-date=14 January 2012 }}</ref> The film was the highest-grossing Bollywood film overseas in 2011. During the second phase of its release, which began in February 2012, ''Don 2'' earned $112,027 in Germany and $5,041 in Austria.<ref name="Don 2 foreign gross">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=don2.htm |title=Don 2 foreign gross |publisher=Box Office Mojo |date=2 March 2012 |access-date=2 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311073803/http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=don2.htm |archive-date=11 March 2012 }}</ref> It grossed $11.24&nbsp;million on the overseas market and was the ] overseas at that time, after '']'' and '']''.<ref name="Don 2 foreign gross"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4847&nCat= |title=Top Ten Overseas: EK THA TIGER Sixth |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date=30 August 2012 |access-date=30 August 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120901195904/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4847&nCat= |archive-date=1 September 2012 }}</ref>
==Reception==


==Accolades==
===Critical reception===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
====India====
|-
] of '']'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "''Don 2'' is a classic ] that doesn't let go, even for a moment.<ref>{{cite news|author=Nikhat Kazmi, TNN, Dec 22, 2011, 08.00PM IST |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Don-2/movie-review/11205411.cms |title=Don 2 movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India |publisher=] |date=2011-12-22 |accessdate=2011-12-23}}</ref> Omar Qureshi from ] gave the film a 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised the superlative action.<ref>{{cite web|author=Omar Qureshi |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI29NszSHlo |title=Don 2 & Alvin And The Chipmunks 3 online movie review |publisher=] |date=23 December 2011 |accessdate=23 December 2011}}</ref> ] gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and said that "''Don 2'' is a winner all the way."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/don-2-review/ |title=Don 2 Review |publisher=Koimoi.com |date=2011-12-23 |accessdate=2011-12-23}}</ref> ] of ] gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, concluding that, "On the whole, ''Don 2'' rides on star power and brand value. The film has a bland first hour, but the second half takes the film to another level."<ref>{{cite web|title=Don 2 - Taran Adarsh review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/525404|work=23 December 2011|publisher=]|accessdate=23 December 2011}}</ref> ] also gave the film a 3.5 and said "''Don 2'' is a perfect entertainment package for this Christmas."<ref>{{cite web|author=Shekhar |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2011/don-2-movie-review-231211.html |title=Don 2 Movie Review |publisher=] |date=2011-12-23 |accessdate=2011-12-23}}</ref> ] gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and concluded saying, ''Don 2'' is a perfect combination of style with substance. Definitely a one-time watch for one and all and treat for Shahrukh Khan fans.<ref>{{cite news|title=Movie Review: Don 2|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-movie-review-don-2-2665399.html?RHS-bollywood=|accessdate=23 December 2011|newspaper=]|date=23 December 2011}}</ref> ] too gave the film 3 stars out of 5, highlighting that ] makes ''Don 2'' work.<ref>{{cite news|title=Review: Shah Rukh Khan makes Don 2 work|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-shah-rukh-khan-makes-don-2-work_1629155|accessdate=23 December 2011|newspaper=]|date=23 December 2011}}</ref> ] gave the film 3 out of 5 stars saying that "''Don 2'' belongs to Shahrukh Khan."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/review-don-2-belongs-to-shah-rukh-khan_102666.htm |title=Review: ‘Don 2’ belongs to Shah Rukh Khan |publisher=] |date=2011-03-31 |accessdate=2011-12-23}}</ref> '']'' gave the film a positive review and called it a "wholesome entertainer."<ref>{{cite news|title='Don 2' mirrors the changing trends in Hindi cinema|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/don-2-mirrors-the-changing-trends-in-hindi-cinema/891240/0|accessdate=23 December 2011|newspaper=]|date=23 December 2011}}</ref>
!scope="col"| Award
!scope="col"| Date
!scope="col"| Category
!scope="col"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
!scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="2" |]
|rowspan="2" |2012
| Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Film&nbsp;– Male
| {{Sort|Khan|]}}
|{{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite episode|title=Big Star Entertainment Awards 2012|series=Big Star Entertainment Awards|network=STAR India|date=31 December 2012}}</ref>
|-
| Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Film&nbsp;– Female
| {{sort|Chopra|]}}
|{{nom}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="3" | ]
|rowspan="3" |2012
| Top Grosser of the Year
| ''Don 2''
|{{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="3" |<ref>{{cite episode|title=ETC Bollywood Business Awards 2011|series=ETC Bollywood Business Awards|network=ETC|date=11 January 2012}}</ref>
|-
| Most Profitable Director
| {{Sort|Akhtar|]}}
|{{nom}}
|-
| Most Popular First Look of a Film
| rowspan="2" | ''Don 2''
|{{won}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="5" | ]
| rowspan="5" |]
| ]
|{{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="5" |<ref>{{cite news|title=Nominations for 57th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/2974/2974 |website=] |date=11 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113194825/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/2974/2974 |archive-date=13 January 2012 }}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite news|title=Winners of 57th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3028/ |website=] |date=30 January 2012 |access-date=28 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712170218/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3028 |archive-date=12 July 2012 }}</ref>
|-
| ]
| {{Sort|Akhtar|]}}
|{{nom}}
|-
| ]
| {{Sort|Khan|]}}
|{{nom}}
|-
| ]
| {{sort|Barsch|Matthias Barsch}}
|{{won}}
|-
| ]
| {{sort|Kamte|Nakul Kamte}}
|{{won}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="2" | ]
| rowspan="2" | ]
| ]
| {{Sort|Khan|]}}
|{{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite web|title=Nominations for IIFA Awards 2012 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3351 |website=] |date=5 May 2012 |access-date=17 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719073859/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3351 |archive-date=19 July 2012 }}</ref>
|-
| ]
| {{sort|Irani|]}}
|{{nom}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="2" | Lions Gold Awards
| rowspan="2" |
| Favourite Actor in a Leading Role&nbsp;– Male
| {{Sort|Khan|]}}
|{{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite news|title=Bollywood stars grace 18th Lions Gold Awards |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/jan/120112-Bollywood-stars-grace-18th-Lions-Gold-Awards.htm |work=] |access-date=16 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715035721/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/jan/120112-Bollywood-stars-grace-18th-Lions-Gold-Awards.htm |archive-date=15 July 2013 }}</ref>
|-
| Favourite Actor in a Leading Role&nbsp;– Female
| {{sort|Chopra|]}}
|{{won}}
|-
!scope="row" | National Media Network Film & TV Awards
|
| Best Director
| {{Sort|Akhtar|]}}
|{{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/vidya-bags-best-actress-for-the-dirty-picture-162242 |title=Vidya bags best actress for The Dirty Picture |work=NDTV |date=30 Dec 2011 |access-date=2014-03-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140527093133/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/vidya-bags-best-actress-for-the-dirty-picture-162242 |archive-date=27 May 2014 }}</ref>
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="6" | ]
| rowspan="6" |
| ]
| rowspan="2" |{{Sort|Khan|]}}
| {{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="6" |<ref>{{cite web|title=7th Apsara Awards Nominees |url=http://apsaraawards.org/7th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |publisher=] |access-date=16 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504100107/http://apsaraawards.org/7th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |archive-date= 4 May 2012 }}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite web|title=7th Apsara Awards Winners |url=http://apsaraawards.org/7th_apsara_awards_winners.html |publisher=Producers Guild Film Awards |access-date=16 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111005819/http://apsaraawards.org/7th_apsara_awards_winners.html |archive-date=11 November 2012 }}</ref>
|-
| Best Entertainer of the Year&nbsp;– Male
|{{won}}
|-
| Best Entertainer of the Year&nbsp;– Female
| {{sort|Chopra|]}}
|{{won}}
|-
| Best Sound Design
| {{sort|Kamte|Nakul Kamte}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Sound Mixing
| {{sort|Kamte|Nakul Kamte}}, Debajit Changmai
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Special Effects
| {{sort|Sutar|Prasad Sutar}}
| {{nom}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="6" | ]
| rowspan="6" |
| ]
| rowspan="2" | {{Sort|Khan|]}}
| {{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="6" |<ref>{{cite web|title=Nominations for 18th Annual Colors Screen Awards 2012|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2951 |website=] |date=6 January 2012|access-date=11 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121053726/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2951 |archive-date=21 January 2016 }}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite web|title=Playing Favourites|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/playing-favourites/896285/|work=The Indian Express|access-date=8 February 2015}}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite web|title=Winners of 18th Annual Colors Screen Awards 2012 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2987/Winners+of+18th+Annual+Colors+Screen+Awards+2012 |website=] |date=16 January 2012 |access-date=8 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426180845/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2987/Winners%2Bof%2B18th%2BAnnual%2BColors%2BScreen%2BAwards%2B2012 |archive-date=26 April 2016 }}</ref>
|-
| ]
| {{won}}
|-
| ]
| {{sort|Chopra|]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| ]
| {{Sort|Khan|]}}, ]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Action
| {{sort|Barsch|Matthias Barsch}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| ]
| {{sort|Sutar|Prasad Sutar}}, Viral Thakkar
| {{nom}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="6" | ]
| rowspan="6"|
| ]
| ''Don 2''
|{{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="6" |<ref name=stardust11>{{cite web|title=Nominations of Stardust Awards 2012 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3060 |website=] |date=6 February 2012 |access-date=16 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213203922/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3060 |archive-date=13 February 2013 }}</ref>
|-
| ]
| {{Sort|Akhtar|]}}
|{{nom}}
|-
| ]
| {{Sort|Khan|]}}
|{{nom}}
|-
| ]
| {{sort|Chopra|]}}
|{{nom}}
|-
| Best Actor&nbsp;– Thriller/Action
| {{Sort|Khan|]}}
|{{nom}}
|-
| Best Actress&nbsp;– Thriller/Action
| {{sort|Chopra|]}}
|{{nom}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="4" | ]
| rowspan="4" |
| ]
| ''Don 2''
| {{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="4" |<ref>{{cite web|title=Nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2012 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2998 |website=] |access-date=16 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619193032/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/2998 |archive-date=19 June 2012 }}</ref>
|-
| ]
| {{sort|Akhtar|]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| ]
| rowspan="2" | {{Sort|Khan|]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| ]
| {{won}}
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== Future ==
Aseem Chhabra of ] praised Shahrukh's performance but gave the film 2.5 stars and said, ''Don 2'' has no edge-of-the-seat moments.<ref name="Don 2 review">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-don-two-has-no-edge-of-the-seat-moments/20111223.htm |title=Review: Don 2 has no edge-of-the-seat moments | author=Aseem Chhabra |publisher=Rediff.com| date=23 December 2011| accessdate= 23 December 2011}}</ref> Raja Sen again from Rediff too gave the film 2.5 stars saying, ''Don 2'' is a very impressively produced film but is let down by over-the-top acting.<ref name="Don 2 Review - Raja Sen">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-don-two-both-plastic-and-explosive/20111223.htm |title=Raja Sen: Don 2, both plastic and explosive |publisher=Rediff.com |author=Raja Sen |date=23 December 2011 |accessdate= 23 December 2011}}</ref> ] gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, and concluded saying, "The Badshah of bragging and the king of the hamming is the same person and he's out there in multiplexes waiting to con you off your money."<ref>{{cite web|title=Don 2 review - Yahoo!|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-reviews/don-2-review-065110835.html|work=23 December 2011|publisher=]|accessdate=23 December 2011}}</ref> Mayank Shekhar of the ] gave the film 1.5 out of 5 stars and said that the first <i>Don</i> was much better.<ref>{{cite news|title=Don 2 Review|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Mayank-Shekhar-s-review-Don-2/Article1-786223.aspx|accessdate=23 December 2011|newspaper=]|date=23 December 2011}}</ref>
About a sequel, ] said: "It would be great to revisit ''Don'' after some time. I’ve told Farhan that we could take 60 days out of our schedule and make a '']''. But we need a script first, one that could take the last 10 minutes of ''Don 2'' forward to another differently exciting thriller."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/When-we-are-bored-we-could-make-a-Don-3-SRK/Article1-786946.aspx |title=When we are bored we could make a Don 3: SRK |work=Hindustan Times |date=25 December 2011 |access-date=14 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107185043/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/When-we-are-bored-we-could-make-a-Don-3-SRK/Article1-786946.aspx |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref> Farhan Akhtar also expressed a desire to take the story forward, and said he was fascinated by the character of Don. However, the filmmaker wanted to explore other genres without restriction and added that he was currently focusing on his acting career.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/bollywood/ill-make-i-don-3-i-says-farhan-akhtar-159402 |title=I'll make Don 3 |publisher=] |date=20 December 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110062909/http://www.ndtv.com/article/bollywood/ill-make-i-don-3-i-says-farhan-akhtar-159402 |archive-date=10 January 2012 }}</ref>


In August 2014, it was reported that Farhan Akhtar planned to play a role in the film. In October 2015, Akhtar said that ''Don 3'' will go on floors by late 2016. However, the film is at the scripting stage. It has also been reported that ] will replace ] in the next installment.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.brecorder.com/arts-a-leisure/50-movies/191571-farhan-akhtar-to-play-a-prominent-role-in-%E2%80%98don-3%E2%80%99-along-with-shahrukh-khan.html |title=Farhan Akhtar to play a prominent role in 'Don 3' along with Shahrukh Khan |date=30 August 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212143005/http://www.brecorder.com/arts-a-leisure/50-movies/191571-farhan-akhtar-to-play-a-prominent-role-in-%E2%80%98don-3%E2%80%99-along-with-shahrukh-khan.html |archive-date=12 February 2015 }}</ref> But the makers denied this, stating that the only constant in the third installment will be dependent on Don, the rest of the characters, and the script.
====Overseas====
] gave the film a positive review and stated, "''If Mission: Impossible'' and ''Ocean’s Eleven'' had a bombastic, funny and slick cousin, it might be <i>Don 2</i>.''<ref>{{cite web|last=Dewitt |first=David |url=http://movies.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/movies/don-2-with-shah-rukh-khan-and-priyanka-chopra-review.html?smid=tw-nytimesmovies&seid=auto |title=‘Don 2,’ With Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra — Review - NYTimes.com |publisher=] |date=23 December 2011 |accessdate=23 December 2011}}</ref> ] gave the film a positive rating as well and raved about Shahrukh's "gift to have chemistry with anything and everything."


In May 2023, news articles reported that ] was finishing the script for ''Don 3''. <ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ritesh-sidhwani-confirms-don-3-farhan-akhtar-is-finishing-the-script/articleshow/100222879.cms | title=Ritesh Sidhwani confirms 'Don 3': Farhan Akhtar is finishing the script | newspaper=The Times of India | date=14 May 2023 }}</ref> The third installment, '']'', was officially announced in August 2023 by Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment, with ] succeeding Shah Rukh Khan in the role of Don.
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2011 Indian film directed by Farhan Akhtar

Don 2: The King Is Back
A poster of Don 2Theatrical release poster
Directed byFarhan Akhtar
Screenplay byAmeet Mehta
Story by
  • Farhan Akhtar
  • Ameet Mehta
Dialogues byFarhan Akhtar
Based onCharacters
by Salim–Javed
Produced byFarhan Akhtar
Ritesh Sidhwani
Shah Rukh Khan
StarringShah Rukh Khan
Priyanka Chopra
Boman Irani
Kunal Kapoor
Ally Khan
Nawwab Shah
Sahil Shroff
Om Puri
Lara Dutta
CinematographyJason West
Edited byAnand Subaya
Music byShankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Production
companies
Excel Entertainment
Red Chillies Entertainment
Distributed byReliance Entertainment
Release date
  • 23 December 2011 (2011-12-23) (India)
Running time148 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹76 crore
Box officeest. ₹202.81 crore

Don 2: The King Is Back is a 2011 Indian Hindi language action thriller film written, co-produced and directed by Farhan Akhtar. It is the second installment in the Don reboot series. Jointly produced by Excel Entertainment and Red Chillies Entertainment, the film stars Shah Rukh Khan, alongside Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Lara Dutta, Om Puri, Nawab Shah, Ally Khan, Sahil Shroff and Kunal Kapoor. A sequel to Don: The Chase Begins Again, Don (Khan), a powerful international drug lord, plans to steal currency printing plates from a bank in Berlin to take over the counterfeiting business in Europe, while Roma (Chopra) has joined Interpol to hunt him down.

The soundtrack of the film was composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, while Javed Akhtar penned the lyrics. Jason West served as the cinematographer, while the editing was handled by Anand Subaya. After the success of the first film, Akhtar had planned a sequel in 2010 which did not work out. It was then officially announced in early 2010, with filming scheduled to begin later that year. Principal photography took place in Berlin, where it was shot extensively.

Don 2 was released on 23 December 2011 in 2D and 3D formats, which also included dubbed versions in Telugu and Tamil languages. The film received positive reviews from critics with praise for its story, cinematography, production design, music, action sequences and cast performances. With a box office gross of over ₹202.81 crore (US$24 million), Don 2 became a commercial success and was the 3rd highest-grossing Hindi film of 2011.

Don 2 received a number of accolades across various ceremonies in India. At the 57th Filmfare Awards, Don 2 received 5 nominations in award categories including Best Film, Best Director (Farhan) and Best Actor (Khan), and won 2 awards – Best Action and Best Sound Design.

Plot

Five years after the events of Don, the European drug cartel bosses meet to discuss about killing Don as he is jeopardizing their business by undercutting their prices. Living in Thailand for the last five years, Don goes to a remote settlement to pick up a shipment of cocaine. Don gets cornered by his own associates, who reveal that they were offered a deal by the Europeans to have their cocaine from Asia open for sale in Europe. Don makes his way out by killing the men and destroying the entire settlement. Don returns to Malaysia and surrenders to Detective Malik and Roma, who have joined Interpol, where he is sentenced to death, sent to prison and soon meets his old rival Vardhaan.

Vardhaan tries to exact revenge on Don for having him imprisoned, but agrees to work together when Don offers him an opportunity to escape. Don and Vardhaan eventually break out by poisoning the other inmates. In Zurich, Don meets his trusted companion Ayesha and they retrieve a tape from a secret locker whose key was under Vardhaan's possession. It shows J. K. Diwan, vice president of the Euro-printing DZB bribing Singhania to kill James Werden, the original choice for the bank’s president, so that Diwan's superior Fabian Kohl would get the post. Singhania was killed by Vardhaan five years earlier. Don blackmails Diwan into giving him the bank's blueprints so that he can steal the printing plates. Diwan gives him fake blueprints and hires Abdul Jabbar, a deadly assassin.

Don escapes and bribes Jabbar to work for him instead. With no other choice, Diwan gives him the original blueprints. Roma and Malik arrive in Berlin and unsuccessfully interrogate Diwan, while Don and his team execute a bank robbery. After stealing the printing plates, Don is betrayed by Vardhaan and Jabbar, but Don, having anticipated this, escapes from the bank. Don's team member Sameer, whom Don met earlier to discuss his plans, calls the police on Don, who ends up being arrested. However, Don blackmails Diwan into giving him German immunity in exchange for erasing the evidence of him being involved in James Warden's death. Don negotiates with the Berlin Police and Interpol over surrendering the plates and a disc, which contains the details of the European underworld, in exchange for the safety of the hostages and defusing the bombs in the bank.

Don and Roma reach Vardhaan after a bloody combat with his thugs and find themselves in a standoff. Though ordered by Vardhaan and Jabbar - and Don - Roma is unable to kill Don and is shot by Jabbar in response; she still has feelings for him, but does not want to kill him illegally. Despite the setback, Don subdues Vardhaan and kills Jabbar. Following Vardhaan's arrest, Don obtains his immunity papers and surrenders the plates and the disc as agreed, while also getting Roma to an ambulance. Later, Don detonates a bomb planted in Diwan's car, killing Diwan and seemingly destroying the plates he had taken.

It is later revealed that Don still has the real currency plates as the ones that were destroyed in the car explosion were fake. It also turns out that Sameer was actually loyal to Don and informing the police was part of Don's plan. The disc actually contains the names of the European cartel bosses, who conspired to finish Don. As a result, Kohl and the European cartel bosses end up being arrested and sent to prison, alongside Vardhaan. Having succeeded in taking down Vardhaan and the European bosses, Don becomes the king of the European underworld with Sameer and Ayesha by his side.

Cast

  • Shah Rukh Khan as Mark "Don" Donald
  • Priyanka Chopra as Roma Bhagat
  • Boman Irani as Vardhaan Makhija / Fake Brij Baruah
  • Kunal Kapoor as Sameer "Sam" Ali
  • Om Puri as Detective Vishal Malik
  • Lara Dutta as Ayesha Kapoor
  • Ally Khan as J. K. Diwan
  • Nawwab Shah as Abdul Jabbar
  • Sahil Shroff as Arjun Shergill
  • Wolfgang Stegemann as Karl Cost (Jabbar's German assistant)
  • Rike Schmid as Yana Ali, Sameer's wife
  • Martin Goeres as Jabbar's Goon
  • Timo Honsa as Jabbar's Goon
  • Christian Maria Goebel as Fabian Kohl
  • Günter Barton as James Werden
  • Bianca Karsten as Sophie Kohl
  • Hans-Eckart Eckhardt as Dr. Schneider
  • Klaus Schindler as Commissioner Muller, Berlin Police
  • Jason West as Jimmy Coogan
  • Ridzuan Hashim as Jaruwan
  • Adi Putra as Don's Malaysian lawyer
  • Florian Lukas as Officer Jens Berkel
  • Nicolas Walier as SEK officer
  • Sten Jacobs as SEK officer
  • Rajesh Khattar as Cartel boss Singhania (archive footage)
  • Hrithik Roshan as Don (disguised face; special appearance)

Production

Development

A sequel was announced in 2007, a year after the release of Don (2006) by Farhan Akhtar. However, the film got delayed due to Shah Rukh Khan's shoulder surgery. The original cast reprised their roles except for Arjun Rampal and Ishaa Koppikar; Lara Dutta and Kunal Kapoor were cast in new roles. Akhtar said that he decided to make a sequel to his 2006 film because it "gave him a lot of freedom to explore the character". Khan copyrighted a tattoo of "D" on his arm and grew his hair long for the film.

Khan exercised extensively for the role and performed almost all the stunts by himself. Don 2 marked Khan's return to playing villains after earlier films such as Darr and Baazigar. Chopra learned martial arts and trained for over two months. Boman Irani lost 12 kg for the role and grew a beard to make his character look "cold, cunning and deceitful"; he felt that playing a villain was "a big stretch" for him as an actor. Dutta was cast after Koppikar, who played the role in Don, dropped out of the film. She was recommended to Akhtar by Khan, who had worked with her on Billu in 2009. However, her role was changed after her casting, and turned out to be a different character than Koppikar's. In an interview with The Hindustan Times, Dutta said that it was exciting to play a new character, since there would be no predecessor to live up to.

Filming

Don 2 was extensively shot in Berlin.

The principal photography of Don 2 began in October 2010 in Berlin, becoming the first Hindi film to be shot there. The decision to shoot in the city was made after Khan attended the Berlin International Film Festival for its screening of My Name is Khan and realised that the city provided the required realistic backdrop for the film. Before shooting began the German government announced the film on its website, promising support and co-operation during filming. A 70-member Indian crew travelled to the city for two weeks of preparation for shooting. Scenes were filmed at the Brandenburg Gate, the Alexanderplatz, the French Cathedral and the East Side Gallery. The German government provided €3 million in incentives to the film's producers, since it was shot in Berlin. The shoot cost €6.8 million.

Khan experimented with several looks and performed his own stunts in the film. In Berlin, he performed a 300-foot jump for a scene. A car-chase scene using 67 cars closed main thoroughfares (including the Brandenburg Gate) for three weeks. Each day, alternate routes were provided around roads cordoned off for filming. The shooting schedule also included a special appearance by Hrithik Roshan, whose presence was kept under wraps by filmmakers. In December 2010, the Berlin schedule ended. In February 2011, the actors flew to Malaysia, where several scenes were shot in Malacca Prison with prisoners as extras. A section of the prison block was made available for filming, with special T-shirts distinguishing crew members from prisoners in the high-security zone. Khan trained with Hollywood stunt and fight director Wolfgang Stegemann, who also played Karl in the film.

In September 2011, filming resumed on a song featuring the two leads. Another song was shot with Khan in Goa in late November, only a month before the film's release. The song was shot as an action sequence, but did not appear in the film. In August 2011, the producers said they will release Don 2 in 3D. The idea of 3D conversion occurred to Akhtar while shooting; after tests in Los Angeles, it was decided to convert the entire film. The director of photography had used special lenses, which made conversion easier. Sidhwani said that the idea of converting the film into 3D came to him after seeing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Chuck Comisky, a veteran S-3D innovator who supervised 3D stereo and visual effects for Avatar and Sanctum, was given the job. Anand Subaya was the editor and Jason West served as the director of photography. The digital intermediate and VFX of Don 2 were by Pixion Studios, and the 3D conversion by Reliance Mediaworks.

Soundtrack

Main article: Don 2 (soundtrack)

The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar. The album contains nine compositions: four original songs, two instrumentals, a dialogue snippet, and two remix out of four original songs. The vocals were performed by Vishal Dadlani, Anusha Mani, Usha Uthup, Shankar Mahadevan, Sunitha Sarathy, KK and Caralisa Monteiro. It was released on 16 November 2011 by T-Series.

Marketing

Four actors casually dressed and actress in white sleeveless dress
(from left to right) Sahil Shroff, Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar at a promotional event for Don 2 in Mumbai, 2011

The distributors, Reliance Entertainment, bought the rights to Don 2 from Excel Entertainment for ₹850 million (US$9.9 million) and spent another ₹220 million (US$2.6 million) on prints and marketing. Zee Entertainment Enterprises acquired the satellite rights for ₹370 million (US$4.3 million). Distribution rights in Tamil Nadu and Kerala were bought by Sudha Screen's Sreeraj for an undisclosed price. Don 2 music rights were sold to T-Series for ₹100 million (US$1.2 million). The theatrical trailer and poster for Don 2 were released with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. A second trailer was released online on 24 October 2011. The film previewed at the Dubai International Film Festival. The producers collaborated with McDonald's and Café Coffee Day in 20 cities to provide free Internet access with Wi-Fi in their stores so that viewers could watch songs in 3D on their computers.

The producers decided to publicize the dialogue from Don 2 by releasing 10 lines delivered by Don as "Don Says...": one line each Friday from 15 October until the film's release on 23 December. The lines were released simultaneously across all media platforms: television, print, radio, Internet and mobile. The filmmakers also released a limited-edition toy version. The toy, Shahrukh Khan dressed as Don, is the first bobblehead of a Bollywood star. The cast, director and producers embarked on a multi-city tour across India (including Patna) to promote the film. Interrupted by security problems, the tour resumed from Nagpur to Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and other cities.

In October 2011 a comic book based on Don 2, Don: The Origin, was published that was about Don's past. Excel Entertainment collaborated with India's largest video-game company, Gameshastra, on a console game. The firm developed a third-person action-adventure console game in which the player performs actions similar to Don's in the film. A social game, Don – The Social Mobsters Game (developed by Mango Games), was launched on Facebook. It is available on Android and PSN for PlayStation 3 platforms. Sidhwani said, "This is the first time a game is based on an Indian film that will be launched on four platforms. For an iconic character like Don, I think this was the best way to keep the hysteria going amongst his fans." A PlayStation 2 game, Don 2: The King is Back, was released in India in February 2013 to tie in with the film, also serving as the final PAL game for the console. Mobile video games were also Fugu Mobile and included Don 2: The Pursuit (a racing game) and Don 2: Prison Break and Don 2: Eliminate Vardhan.

Release

Don 2 was released worldwide 23 December 2011 on 3,105 screens in the domestic market, including 500 prints in 3D, and on 650 screens in 40 countries. The dubbed versions in Telugu and Tamil were released with the Hindi version. The second phase of the film's international release began in January 2012 in 84 countries. From 9 February 2012 to 19 February 2012, Don 2 was screened at the World Premiere Cinema theatre during the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival. Reliance Entertainment obtained a "John Doe" order from the Delhi High Court allowing it to serve cease-and-desist notices on film pirates.

A month before Don 2's release, Nariman Films, producers of Don, sent a legal notice to Reliance and Excel Entertainment about the sequel. According to the notice, Nariman had given the rights to Excel Entertainment in perpetuity for Don alone. On 19 December, a week before Don 2's release, the Bombay High Court refused to stay the film's release; the court's ruling considered the film's scheduled release on 21 December overseas and 23 December in India, for which many theaters had been booked.

The smoking scenes in the film came with a disclaimer per Health Ministry's advice to the producers. The DVD was released on 7 February 2012 with two different versions, Blu-ray and a special feature releasing on 10 April and 24 May.

Reception

Critical response

Don 2 received positive reviews from critics, receiving praise for its story, cinematography, production design, soundtrack, background score, action sequences and performances of the cast..

As of June 2020, the film holds a 69% approval rating on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 6.68 out of 10. Nikhat Kazmi of The Times of India rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and called it "a classic action/crime thriller that doesn't let go, even for a moment. More importantly, the plot has been finely crafted, with every twist and turn falling into place like a complicated albeit neat little jigsaw." Rachit Gupta of Filmfare also rated the film 4 stars out of 5, and praised the performances by Khan, Chopra and Irani, remarking "They carry the film through its flat moments. It's not very taut, but Don 2 serves up enough thrills in the finale and that alone makes it worth a watch." Priya Joshi of Digital Spy gave the film 4 out of 5, praising its dramatic conclusion which she thought was brilliantly executed, and wrote that it "is a thoroughly exhilarating action-fest, fashioned in a Bollywood-style – and a shot of adrenaline amidst the usual elf-inspired festive film fare."

A review carried by The Express Tribune called the film "a visual masterpiece", adding that "it sets a very high benchmark for future Indian action films." Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 3.5 out of 5, feeling that the second half took the film to another level, and wrote "Akhtar chooses an entirely new concept, garnishes it with classic action, stunning visuals, giving it an international look and feel". Aniruddha Guha of Daily News and Analysis gave 3 out of 5 complimenting Khan's performance and action sequences, which he thought made the film work. Mid-Day gave it 2.5 out of 5, praising Khan's performance and wrote "The film is slick, the cinematography is captivating but the racy, edge of the seat pace that you expect from an action thriller of this kind is sorely missing."

Raja Sen of Rediff.com termed the film as "a glossy, unashamed action offering polished within an inch of itself, visually coming together seamlessly and effectively." Sen also added that "although the film has been impressively produced, it has been let down by the over-the-top acting by Khan, while other actors were underused and were given nothing much to do." Rajeev Masand gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, calling it "spectacularly boring", and wrote "Don 2 is nicely shot, and there are moments where Khan is riveting. But that's not enough to hold your interest for well over two hours…even the actor's most loyal fans will find themselves yawning." Sonia Chopra of Sify also gave 2.5 out of 5, feeling that the original film was better as compared to the sequel but praised the action sequences, writing "The car chases are superb and will have you at the edge of your seat. For the rest of the film though, you'll be slouching on that very seat, waiting for the thrills that the Don series promises." Writing for Hindustan Times, Mayank Shekhar was disappointed with the film, calling it "never ending" and criticized the stretched storyline. Sudhish Kamath of The Hindu said "The editor wishes his studio exploded and didn't have to put this together. But he's getting a fat cheque. He does his job to the best of his ability and is almost done when he hears that line “Don Ko Pakadna Mushkil Hi Nahin...”"

Among the overseas reviewers, Lisa Tsering of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "Khan's foray into bad-boy territory is all swagger with not much substance." David DeWitt of The New York Times called it the "slick cousin" of "Mission: Impossible and Ocean's Eleven".

Box office

Domestic

Don 2 was made with a production cost of ₹760 million (US$8.9 million) excluding SRK's acting fee with shares in profits which is ₹650 million (US$7.6 million). On its first day, Don 2 had 80-percent occupancy levels throughout India. In multiplexes its occupancy level was 75%-80% percent and 70–75 percent in single-screen theatres. The film grossed ₹147 million (US$1.7 million) from its Hindi version, in the process becoming the third-highest opening-day grossing Indian film (fourth-highest for the Hindi version) and the highest opening-day grossing film on a non-holiday Friday. The film increased its earnings by about 20–25 percent in high-end cinemas during its second and third days, aided by a sizeable increase in multiplex revenue. Over the weekend, Don 2 grossed ₹470 million (US$5.5 million) from its Hindi version and another ₹15 million (US$180,000) from its Tamil and Telugu versions. It held well the following week, collecting a total of ₹700 million (US$8.2 million) by the end of its first week. During the film's second weekend, Don 2 grossed ₹145 million (US$1.7 million) from its Hindi version. The film held well during its second week, declining 62 percent and collecting ₹270 million (US$3.2 million) from its Hindi version and thus taking its two-week total to ₹970 million (US$11 million). The second-week total of Don 2 was the second-highest of 2011, after Ready. By the end of its theatrical run the Hindi version of Don 2 grossed ₹1.06 billion (US$12 million) in India and regional versions added a further ₹60 million for a grand total of ₹1.12 billion (US$13 million) including Tamil and Telugu, making it the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2011.

International

Don 2 was released overseas in two phases, with most major markets covered in the first phase. The film set several records on its opening day. It grossed $550,000 from 164 theatres in the United States. In the United Kingdom, Don 2's revenue debuted in the top ten, earning $527,000 in three days from 76 theatres; in the Middle East, the film grossed $930,000 in two days. It broke the record for the highest single-day revenue in Australia ($62,000), grossing $136,000 in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji during the first two days of its run.

The film grossed ₹16.9 million (US$200,000) during its first week in Pakistan, breaking all previous records. Don 2 grossed ₹371 million (US$4.3 million) over the weekend, and ₹504 million (US$5.9 million) during its first week. It set a record for the all-time biggest opening week for a Hindi film in North America, earning $2.64 million. The film was the highest-grossing Bollywood film overseas in 2011. During the second phase of its release, which began in February 2012, Don 2 earned $112,027 in Germany and $5,041 in Austria. It grossed $11.24 million on the overseas market and was the third highest-grossing Bollywood film overseas at that time, after My Name Is Khan and 3 Idiots.

Accolades

Award Date Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref.
BIG Star Entertainment Awards 2012 Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Film – Male Shah Rukh Khan Nominated
Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Film – Female Priyanka Chopra Nominated
ETC Bollywood Business Awards 2012 Top Grosser of the Year Don 2 Nominated
Most Profitable Director Farhan Akhtar Nominated
Most Popular First Look of a Film Don 2 Won
Filmfare Awards 29 January 2012 Best Film Nominated
Best Director Farhan Akhtar Nominated
Best Actor Shah Rukh Khan Nominated
Best Action Matthias Barsch Won
Best Sound Design Nakul Kamte Won
IIFA Awards 9 June 2012 Best Actor Shah Rukh Khan Nominated
Best Villain Boman Irani Nominated
Lions Gold Awards Favourite Actor in a Leading Role – Male Shah Rukh Khan Won
Favourite Actor in a Leading Role – Female Priyanka Chopra Won
National Media Network Film & TV Awards Best Director Farhan Akhtar Won
Producers Guild Film Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Shah Rukh Khan Nominated
Best Entertainer of the Year – Male Won
Best Entertainer of the Year – Female Priyanka Chopra Won
Best Sound Design Nakul Kamte Nominated
Best Sound Mixing Nakul Kamte, Debajit Changmai Nominated
Best Special Effects Prasad Sutar Nominated
Screen Awards Best Actor Shah Rukh Khan Nominated

Best Actor (Popular Choice) Won
Best Actress (Popular Choice) Priyanka Chopra Nominated
Jodi No. 1 Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Won
Best Action Matthias Barsch Nominated
Best Special Effects Prasad Sutar, Viral Thakkar Nominated
Stardust Awards Best Film Don 2 Nominated
Best Director Farhan Akhtar Nominated
Actor of the Year – Male Shah Rukh Khan Nominated
Actor of the Year – Female Priyanka Chopra Nominated
Best Actor – Thriller/Action Shah Rukh Khan Nominated
Best Actress – Thriller/Action Priyanka Chopra Nominated
Zee Cine Awards Best Film Don 2 Nominated
Best Director Farhan Akhtar Nominated
Best Actor – Male Shah Rukh Khan Nominated
Best Actor – Male (Critics) Won

Future

About a sequel, Shah Rukh Khan said: "It would be great to revisit Don after some time. I’ve told Farhan that we could take 60 days out of our schedule and make a Don 3. But we need a script first, one that could take the last 10 minutes of Don 2 forward to another differently exciting thriller." Farhan Akhtar also expressed a desire to take the story forward, and said he was fascinated by the character of Don. However, the filmmaker wanted to explore other genres without restriction and added that he was currently focusing on his acting career.

In August 2014, it was reported that Farhan Akhtar planned to play a role in the film. In October 2015, Akhtar said that Don 3 will go on floors by late 2016. However, the film is at the scripting stage. It has also been reported that Katrina Kaif will replace Priyanka Chopra in the next installment. But the makers denied this, stating that the only constant in the third installment will be dependent on Don, the rest of the characters, and the script.

In May 2023, news articles reported that Farhan Akhtar was finishing the script for Don 3. The third installment, Don 3, was officially announced in August 2023 by Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment, with Ranveer Singh succeeding Shah Rukh Khan in the role of Don.

See also

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