Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is reportedly facing a legal and financial dispute after exiting Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3, days after celebrating the success of Dhurandhar. Sources suggest Excel Entertainment, led by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, is seeking ₹40 crore in compensation for losses incurred during pre-production, though Ranveer maintains he is not liable.
The actor reportedly left the film due to creative differences, claiming he was unhappy with the script and requested changes that were not incorporated. Excel Entertainment, however, argues that pre-production proceeded only after Ranveer gave his approval. The disagreement escalated despite a two-hour meeting between the actor and the producers, with no resolution reached.
The Producers Guild of India (PGI) has now stepped in to mediate the dispute, highlighting the high stakes involved. The production house has also asked several department heads to seek work elsewhere, signaling potential delays for the film. Meanwhile, industry buzz suggests that Shah Rukh Khan, who played the original Don in 2006 and its sequel in 2011, may be approached to reprise the role, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Ranveer’s exit comes after a stellar year marked by the critical and commercial success of Dhurandhar and its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. While fans eagerly await his return as Hamza in the franchise, the ongoing dispute with Excel Entertainment raises questions about the future of Don 3.
This incident underscores the challenges of balancing creative visions and contractual obligations in Bollywood, where high-profile projects often face publicized conflicts before even hitting the screens. Both Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment remain in discussions, with industry observers watching closely for the next development in one of the year’s most talked-about film controversies.
