What is the story about?
When Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar announced they were coming together for the third part of the Don series, the announcement was received with mixed reactions. The historic success of
Dhurandhar changed everything for the actor and he became the most popular star of the industry. And then the news of his exit from the franchise surfaced and splashed everywhere.
This led to the actor being banned by FWICE and Akhtar demanding Rs 45 crore as compensation. Now this puts the leading man's upcoming producers and projects in jeopardy. So what step do they take to keep their projects alive?
As per a report, the producers may seek intervention from the Competition Commission of India. As of now, Ranveer Singh's next release after
Dhurandhar is Pralay.
"Don 3", which was to reboot the successful franchise for a third time with a new face, was yet to begin shooting. The producers claim that more than Rs 45 crore had already been spent in the pre-production phase.
What FWICE's Ashoke Pandit said
Post the Dhurandhar actor's exit , FWICE’s Ashoke Pandit issued a statement after Farhan Akhtar reached the doors of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees. Speaking to Bombay Times, he was quoted saying, “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.”
What is the Don 3 controversy about?
The dispute stems from reports that Ranveer Singh, who had officially been announced as the new face of the Don franchise, stepped away from the project after months of development work.
The situation escalated further after reports suggested that Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment were considering legal options over the financial implications of the delay.
What Farhan Akhtar said
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor and filmmaker finally broke his silence and said, “What I have learnt is to expect the unexpected. Nothing can be taken for granted till you actually have it on film.”
This led to the actor being banned by FWICE and Akhtar demanding Rs 45 crore as compensation. Now this puts the leading man's upcoming producers and projects in jeopardy. So what step do they take to keep their projects alive?
As per a report, the producers may seek intervention from the Competition Commission of India. As of now, Ranveer Singh's next release after
"Don 3", which was to reboot the successful franchise for a third time with a new face, was yet to begin shooting. The producers claim that more than Rs 45 crore had already been spent in the pre-production phase.
What FWICE's Ashoke Pandit said
Post the Dhurandhar actor's exit , FWICE’s Ashoke Pandit issued a statement after Farhan Akhtar reached the doors of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees. Speaking to Bombay Times, he was quoted saying, “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.”
What is the Don 3 controversy about?
The dispute stems from reports that Ranveer Singh, who had officially been announced as the new face of the Don franchise, stepped away from the project after months of development work.
The situation escalated further after reports suggested that Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment were considering legal options over the financial implications of the delay.
What Farhan Akhtar said
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor and filmmaker finally broke his silence and said, “What I have learnt is to expect the unexpected. Nothing can be taken for granted till you actually have it on film.”
