# Bollywood Bombshell: Ranveer Singh Faces ₹40 Crore Demand After Ditching Don 3!
Is Bollywood's high-stakes game turning into a financial thriller? Fresh off his blockbuster hit *Dhurandhar*, Ranveer Singh's shocking exit from Farhan Akhtar's *Don 3* has ignited a massive controversy, with Excel Entertainment demanding a whopping **₹40 crore** in compensation for pre-production losses.[1][2][3] Picture this: Ranveer, riding high on the success of *Dhurandhar* (released December 2025) and prepping for its sequel *Dhurandhar 2*, was announced as the lead for *Don 3* back in 2023. Fans were buzzing about this reboot of the iconic franchise, originally helmed by Shah Rukh Khan in *Don* (2006) and *Don 2* (2011).[1][3] But whispers of creative differences surfaced, and suddenly, Ranveer was out—leaving the project in limbo and the production house reeling.[1][2] According to reports from Variety India, Excel Entertainment—run by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani—has already started downsizing, letting go of several heads of departments (HODs) and telling them to seek work elsewhere. The alleged **₹40 crore setback** covers sunk costs from development, scheduling delays, and pre-production commitments that kicked off only after Ranveer's green light.[1][2][3] An insider spilled: "Ranveer claims he left because he wasn't happy with the script. He kept asking for changes and didn't like the final draft. Excel says they proceeded with pre-production only after Singh gave his go-ahead."[1][2][3] Tensions boiled over in a marathon two-hour meeting between the parties, but no resolution was reached. Now, the Producers Guild of India (PGI) has stepped in as mediator to prevent all-out war—echoing a similar 2025 showdown between Akshay Kumar's team and Paresh Rawal over *Hera Pheri 3*, where ₹25 crore was demanded.[1][3] Ranveer is reportedly pushing back hard, insisting he's not liable for any payout.[1][2][3] As rumors swirl about Shah Rukh Khan potentially reclaiming the Don mantle, one thing's clear: this dispute could redefine how stars and studios handle exits in Tinseltown. Will Ranveer cough up the cash, or is a legal battle brewing? Bollywood never sleeps, and this plot twist has us hooked! What do you think—should Ranveer pay up, or is Excel overreaching? **Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with your film-loving friends, and let's keep the debate alive!**Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/farhan-akhtars-production-house-demands-rs-40-crore-compensation-from-ranveer-singh-after-his-exit-from-don-3-report/articleshow/128116140.cms
2.https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/don-3-dispute-ranveer-singh-to-pay-40crore-to-farhan-akhtars-excel-entertainment-as-compensation-for-financial-losses-after-quitting
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/ranveer-singhs-exit-from-don-3-post-dhurandhar-to-cost-him-a-whopping-amount-here-is-everything-we-know-101770640057227.html
4.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/ranveer-singh-vs-don-3-makers-rs-40-crore-dispute-between-both-parties-explained-article-153586052
5.https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2026/ranveer-singh-vs-don-3-financial-dispute-explained-farhan-akhtar-seeks-rs-40-crore-from-actor-reason-501435.html
6.https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/excel-entertainment-seeks-compensation-after-ranveer-singh-exits-don-3-1503554211.html/amp
7.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/ranveer-singh-and-excel-entertainment-at-odds-over-losses-after-actor-exits-don-3-ws-l-9890301.html
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