Ranveer Singh Faces FWICE Ban and Rs 40 Crore Damages Claim Over Exit From Don 3
मुख्य बातें
- •Ranveer Singh exited *Don 3* citing production delays, lack of finalized script, and alleged exploration of alternative casting by Excel Entertainment.
- •Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment sought Rs 40 crore in damages from Ranveer Singh over pre-production losses.
- •FWICE issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh after he failed to appear for mediation, impacting his future collaborations.
- •Ranveer Singh’s team issued a statement maintaining silence and expressing respect for the film industry despite the controversy.
The Don franchise is once again at the center of a high-profile controversy after actor Ranveer Singh’s abrupt exit from the third installment, *Don 3*. The film, which was announced with much fanfare in 2023 following the involvement of Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in earlier installments, had generated significant excitement among Bollywood fans. A promotional video featuring Ranveer Singh as the iconic villain Don was released, further fueling anticipation. However, the project remained shrouded in silence for months, with no updates on production or script finalization.
Sources close to the production revealed that Ranveer Singh officially walked away from *Don 3* after expressing dissatisfaction with delays in filming and the absence of a finalized script. Additional reports suggested that the actor was upset upon learning that Excel Entertainment, the production house behind the film, had allegedly explored alternative casting options while he was still attached to the project. His exit came shortly after the success of his film *Dhurandhar*, which further fueled industry speculation about the reasons behind his departure.
