Was Hrithik Roshan Approached To Replace Ranveer Singh In Don 3? Krrish 4 Actor Sets The Record Straight

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ongoing dispute between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment dragged Hrithik Roshan into the picture after the Dhurandhar actor alleged that Farhan Akhtar tried replacing him in Don 3. While Excel Entertainment did not react to the claim, Hrithik has now come forward to clarify. Setting the record straight, the Krrish 4 actor told a leading portal that he was never approached for Don 3. Hrithik and Farhan are known to share a close bond. The two have earlier worked together in Lakhsya. Hrithik even made a cameo in Farhan's Don 2 starring Shah Rukh Khan.

What Did Hrithik Roshan Exactly Say?

Speaking to Variety India, Hrithik Roshan pointed that the ongoing rumour about him being considered for Don 3 have taken a 'life of its own', which is why it is absolutely necessary to clear the air once and for all. He clarified that he was never in talks for Don 3 at any given moment and requested the media to not carry any unverified reports.

Several reports had also suggested that Don 3 makers were looking at Hrithik after Ranveer's exit. However, all such rumours have now been denied.

Ranveer Singh Vs Excel Entertainment

Hrithik Roshan's reaction comes after Ranveer Singh's reported claim of Excel Entertainment trying to replace him. He alleged that Farhan and team were 'exploring the possibility' of bringing Hrithik Roshan on board and only returned to him after the mega success of Dhurandhar. Ranveer also accused Farhan of being 'unprofessional and casual' about Don 3 since the film faced multiple delays and never went on floor. Further, he claimed that Farhan never had a bound script for the project, which shows that he wasn't serious.On the other hand, Farhan is said to have showed documents to respond to Ranveer's claims about problems with the script. Farhan reportedly said that the actor never raised any complaints about the script. He also claimed that the script was shared regularly and was approved each time.The production house told the Producers Guild Of India that Ranveer's exit caused a loss of around Rs 40 crore. The makers said that a lot of money had already been spent on pre-production before the actor decided to leave.It is reported that Farhan and Ritesh are now asking for reimbursement of the losses. They have also requested producers' bodies to create proper rules. They believe there should be clear regulations to prevent what they described as unreasonable demands from actors in future projects.