The ongoing Don 3 fallout between Ranveer Singh and director-producer Farhan Akhtar has now reached a crucial juncture, with the issue reportedly discussed at a closed-door industry meeting attended by some of the most influential names in Bollywood.
The ongoing Don 3 fallout between Ranveer Singh and director-producer Farhan Akhtar has now reached a crucial juncture, with the issue reportedly discussed at a closed-door industry meeting attended by some of the most influential names in Bollywood.According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter India, the meeting witnessed the presence of Aamir Khan,
Hrithik Roshan
Rajkumar Hirani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Ramesh Taurani, Kumar Mangat and Amritapal Singh Bindra. While there were multiple matters on the agenda, the Don 3 situation reportedly emerged as a major point of discussion.
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Farhan Akhtar – Don 3 has been envisioned as a new chapter for the popular franchise. In August 2023, Farhan announced Ranveer Singh as the new Don, succeeding Amitabh Bachchan and
Shah Rukh Khan
who headed the previous editions.However, Ranveer’s exit from the film changed the course of the project. Reports suggest that Excel Entertainment has claimed losses of nearly Rs 40 crore, citing pre-production costs and restructuring expenses. The banner reportedly sought compensation from the actor, sparking intense speculation in the industry about strained relations.
Union intervention and possible legal recourse
It is believed that the matter has reached the Producers Guild of India.
Insiders suggest that if the impasse persists, the case may move towards formal legal proceedings rather than remaining unresolved.The broader tone of the meeting reflected a desire within the industry to prevent such high-profile disputes from escalating in the future, the report said.Currently, neither Ranveer Singh nor Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani have addressed this controversy publicly.