BKS (film)

BKS is an abbreviation referring collectively to the three interconnected Hindi-language action thriller films produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by Farhan Akhtar:

• Don (2006): A remake of the 1978 film Don, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Rampal, and Boman Irani.
• Don 2 (2011): A sequel to Don (2006), also starring Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, with Lara Dutta and Kunal Kapoor joining the cast.
• Don 3 (Announced): A further sequel with a new lead actor in the role of Don. Release date and cast details are currently under development and announcements.

The "BKS" designation is used by some fans and media to collectively refer to the Don film series, primarily because the sequels move the narrative forward beyond the scope of the original 1978 Don film that only informs the basis of the first film in the series (2006). The initials represent the names of the main trio of characters: Don (Shah Rukh Khan's character), Roma (Priyanka Chopra's character), and Inspector Vijay Singh (Initially played by Amitabh Bachchan in 1978's Don, then by Shah Rukh Khan in disguise in Don 2006, and then played by a new actor in Don 2 and Don 3). While "BKS" is not an official title or widely recognized by the general public, it serves as a shorthand within certain fan communities and media circles to discuss the interconnected narrative of the Don film franchise, especially concerning potential plot points or casting decisions relating to the core trio of characters.