Reliance Entertainment is celebrating 13 years of Don 2: The King Is Back, a film that remains iconic in the world of Bollywood action thrillers. The film, which solidified Shah Rukh Khan's dominance in the industry, continues to be remembered for its intense action sequences, slick dialogues, and unmatched charisma. Taking to social media, Reliance Entertainment shared a nostalgic tribute, quoting the unforgettable line, “Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi, namumkin hai,” encapsulating the essence of this legendary character.
Directed, co-produced, and written by Farhan Akhtar, Don 2 is the second installment in the rebooted Don franchise. With Shah Rukh Khan reprising his role as the ruthless, charming gangster, the film also starred Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Lara Dutta, Om Puri, Nawab Shah, Ally Khan, Sahil Shroff, and Kunal Kapoor in key roles. The film, a joint production of Excel Entertainment and Red Chillies Entertainment, was a commercial success and became the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2011, further cementing SRK's status as Bollywood's King of Cool.
Apart from its box office success, Don 2 also garnered critical acclaim, with multiple nominations and wins at prestigious award shows. At the 57th Filmfare Awards, the film was nominated in five categories, including Best Film, Best Director (Farhan Akhtar), and Best Actor (Shah Rukh Khan), winning two awards — Best Action and Best Sound Design. This milestone marked a defining moment for the Don franchise, setting a high benchmark for Bollywood action films.
As Don 2 celebrates its 13th anniversary, it continues to be an epitome of stylish storytelling, power-packed performances, and the unshakeable charisma of Shah Rukh Khan, who made the character his own, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Don saga.