The dispute between Ranveer Singh and the makers of Don 3 has taken a fresh turn. Ranveer’s father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, approached the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) to contest Excel Entertainment’s reported ₹ 45 crore damages claim. He recently met the association’s officials and submitted documents and other material putting forward the actor’s side of the case.
His spokesperson released a statement on the actor’s behalf, stressing that he had deliberately stayed quiet about the matter and wanted to keep the issue professional. However, the directive was withdrawn eight days later after discussions between FWICE, IMPPA, the Producers Guild of India and CINTAA. The directive, however, brought a response from Ranveer’s team.
Ranveer focuses on his next film
The dispute stems from Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3. He was announced as the new lead of the franchise in August 2023, stepping into the role earlier played by Shah Rukh Khan in the first two films. Throughout the recent developments surrounding Don 3, he has consciously chosen to maintain silence, believing that professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity, maturity and mutual respect. Excel Entertainment’s reported ₹ 45 crore damages claim against Ranveer is the centre of the controversy. Farhan reportedly submitted the actor’s signed contract, promotional material featuring him, as well as a message in which Ranveer had expressed his excitement about starting work on Don 3.
After the success of Dhurandhar , Ranveer reportedly informed Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani that he did not wish to continue with the project. His decision allegedly came just weeks before a large crew was scheduled to travel abroad for the film’s first shooting schedule. Following his exit, Excel Entertainment took the matter to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). The producers put forward their side before Ranveer’s team was asked to respond. The situation took a more serious turn in May when FWICE issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor. The statement read, “Ranveer Singh holds the highest regard for the film fraternity and for everyone associated with the Don franchise.
Ranveer is said to have wanted to stay closer to his wife Deepika Padukone as the couple prepares to welcome their second child.
The film was reportedly earlier planned to be shot in Australia but was shifted to Mumbai.
However, with Jagjit Singh Bhavnani now meeting the association and submitting the actor’s side of the case, there appears to be a willingness to engage with the process.
The issue had earlier reached a standstill after Ranveer’s lawyer questioned whether IMPPA had the jurisdiction to intervene in the matter.
