Bollywood’s most stylish franchise is now making headlines — not for its action, but for its drama behind the scenes. The much-awaited Don 3 has landed in controversy after walked out of the project, triggering a fallout with director-producer and ’s production house. Adding more intrigue — ’s name has unexpectedly surfaced in the middle of the dispute. Let’s break down the inside story 👇

From SRK to Ranveer: The Don Legacy Shift

In 2023, it was officially announced that after and , the new Don would be Ranveer Singh. With reportedly cast as the female lead, excitement was sky-high. But despite casting being finalized, the film kept getting delayed — first expected in 2024, then 2025 — with no real movement on the ground.

Three Years of Silence… Then Exit

Everything changed after Ranveer’s film Dhurandhar released in December 2025. Soon after, Ranveer stepped away from. Initial reports suggested creative differences, but the issue soon escalated — leading to two meetings with the .

₹40 Crore Demand Shocks Industry

Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment demanded ₹40 crore from Ranveer — claiming the actor’s sudden exit caused heavy losses after extensive pre-production. Ranveer, however, refused to pay.

Ranveer’s Explosive Allegations

According to reports, Ranveer made serious claims:

• The film had no bound script
• He prefers working only on fully developed material
• Feedback on script concerns was ignored
• Work on Don 3 was not progressing seriously
• Makers were allegedly trying to approach Hrithik Roshan
• He was contacted again only after Dhurandhar’s success
• Farhan was focusing on other projects instead of Don 3

These issues reportedly led to his frustration and eventual exit.

Farhan’s Counterclaim

Farhan strongly denied the allegations:

• Ranveer approved the script at every stage
• He was excited to play Don initially
• ₹40 crore had already been spent
• Ranveer’s exit caused financial damage
• The actor allegedly made unreasonable demands

The dispute remains unresolved.

Where Does Hrithik Fit In?

Ranveer claimed the makers were trying to bring Hrithik Roshan on board. However, Hrithik’s team has dismissed these reports — adding another layer of mystery to the situation.

What Happens Next?

With legal tensions rising and Ranveer refusing compensation, the future of Don 3 hangs in uncertainty. Will the franchise move forward with a new Don? Or will this high-stakes battle delay the film even further? Bollywood is watching closely.