FWICE's Ashoke Pandit Reacts To Ranveer Singh-Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 Row: ‘This Trend Is Very Wrong’

The feud between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani over Don 3 has not been resolved, which led to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) intervening in the matter after the filmmakers approached the board. Now, as the industry awaits the federation’s decision, scheduled to be announced at 4 PM on May 25, Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit has spoken on the matter.

As Bombay Times reached out to Ashoke Pandit, he spoke about the matter and said, “It’s a very serious matter, and this trend is very wrong. You can’t withdraw from a project 10 days before the shoot starts. We are having an internal meeting first, and then we are taking a call.”

He further continued, and while replying about which direction the decision is tilting,

he added, “We will do something that is justified now. We will not allow the industry to be doomed here. Tomorrow, anybody can walk out of a movie. Whatever we do, we will do it in the interest of the industry.”

Meanwhile, a Mid-day report suggested that the board may take a decision against Ranveer Singh. As per a source close to the portal, “Everybody agreed that this cannot become a pattern. Not every film will become a blockbuster like ‘Dhurandhar’ [2025]. If actors begin exiting projects days before schedules begin, smaller producers will collapse under the pressure.”

Why Ranveer Singh exited Don 3

The Don 3 controversy began in December 2025 when Ranveer Singh unexpectedly walked out of the project after being attached to it for nearly two years. According to reports mentioned in the original story, the actor cited script changes as the main reason behind his decision.

Farhan Akhtar and his producing partner Ritesh Sidhwani reportedly claimed they had already spent heavily on Don 3’s pre-production based on Ranveer’s commitment to the film. Excel Entertainment later reportedly sought compensation of Rs 40 crore from the actor.

Don 3 was officially announced in 2024 as the next chapter in the iconic Don franchise. After Farhan announced Ranveer Singh as the new Don, the actor’s first-look teaser generated major discussion online. Later, Kiara Advani was confirmed as the female lead, replacing Priyanka Chopra. However, after Ranveer’s exit, the future of Don 3 remains uncertain.