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The dispute between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment over Don 3 has escalated, with both sides offering sharply different versions of events and the Producers Guild of India stepping in to mediate.
Ranveer Singh, who was announced as the lead of Don 3in 2023, exited the project earlier this year, triggering a high-profile fallout. The film, directed by Farhan Akhtar and produced by Excel Entertainment, was positioned as the next instalment of the iconic franchise previously headlined by Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Ranveer Singh has blamed Excel Entertainment for "unprofessionalism" and alleged that the project had not moved forward seriously. Reports state that Singh accused Excel of not being serious about taking Don 3 on floors and of failing to provide a bound script. Singh alleged Akhtar was unwilling to accept feedback on the script and struggled to incorporate certain subplots.
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Singh also alleged Excel explored the possibility of casting Hrithik Roshan as a replacement and only re-approached him after the success of his 2025 film
Dhurandhar, seeking to capitalise on his renewed box office momentum.
In contrast, Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani have pushed back against these allegations. According to reports, the producers maintain that Ranveer had approved the script at various stages and that pre-production began only after his go-ahead. They argue that his withdrawal came late in the process and resulted in substantial financial losses.
Excel Entertainment is reportedly seeking around ₹40 crore in compensation for losses related to scheduling, planning, and other sunk pre-production costs. There have also been counter-allegations against the actor. Reports suggest that producers have claimed Singh made excessive demands, including multiple vanity vans and a DJ on set, though no official confirmation has been issued by either party.
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The dispute has now drawn the involvement of the Producers Guild of India. Reportedly, two closed-door meetings were held, involving senior industry figures such as Aamir Khan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Ramesh Taurani, and Kumar Taurani, to discuss the implications of the standoff and possible safeguards for future projects.
Meanwhile, the future of Don 3 remains uncertain. Farhan Akhtar is reportedly reluctant to rush into recasting and has put the project on hold for now, choosing instead to focus on Jee Le Zaraa, starring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif.
An official statement from either Ranveer Singh or Excel Entertainment is still awaited as the controversy continues to unfold.
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Ranveer Singh, who was announced as the lead of Don 3in 2023, exited the project earlier this year, triggering a high-profile fallout. The film, directed by Farhan Akhtar and produced by Excel Entertainment, was positioned as the next instalment of the iconic franchise previously headlined by Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Ranveer Singh has blamed Excel Entertainment for "unprofessionalism" and alleged that the project had not moved forward seriously. Reports state that Singh accused Excel of not being serious about taking Don 3 on floors and of failing to provide a bound script. Singh alleged Akhtar was unwilling to accept feedback on the script and struggled to incorporate certain subplots.
Also Read: Rajpal Yadav surrenders in cheque bounce case, Sonu Sood calls on industry to support the actor
Singh also alleged Excel explored the possibility of casting Hrithik Roshan as a replacement and only re-approached him after the success of his 2025 film
In contrast, Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani have pushed back against these allegations. According to reports, the producers maintain that Ranveer had approved the script at various stages and that pre-production began only after his go-ahead. They argue that his withdrawal came late in the process and resulted in substantial financial losses.
Excel Entertainment is reportedly seeking around ₹40 crore in compensation for losses related to scheduling, planning, and other sunk pre-production costs. There have also been counter-allegations against the actor. Reports suggest that producers have claimed Singh made excessive demands, including multiple vanity vans and a DJ on set, though no official confirmation has been issued by either party.
Also Read: Mumbai police probe threat to actor Ranveer Singh; Bishnoi gang angle suspected
The dispute has now drawn the involvement of the Producers Guild of India. Reportedly, two closed-door meetings were held, involving senior industry figures such as Aamir Khan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Ramesh Taurani, and Kumar Taurani, to discuss the implications of the standoff and possible safeguards for future projects.
Meanwhile, the future of Don 3 remains uncertain. Farhan Akhtar is reportedly reluctant to rush into recasting and has put the project on hold for now, choosing instead to focus on Jee Le Zaraa, starring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif.
An official statement from either Ranveer Singh or Excel Entertainment is still awaited as the controversy continues to unfold.
Also Read: Producer of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan withdraws petition from Madras High Court: Timeline of the case
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