Don 3's Rs 40 crore row

Don 3's Rs 40 crore row: Ranveer Singh agreed to pay some amount as 'gesture of goodwill', Farhan Akhtar didn't agree; legal recourse advised

Don 3: Overview of the Film's Casting and Production

Don 3 has been in the news due to casting changes and production issues 4. Ranveer Singh was initially announced as the new Don but has since left the project 1. Following Singh's exit, there were reports that Hrithik Roshan might take on the lead role, although this has not been officially confirmed 4

• Casting Changes and Disputes:

  • Ranveer Singh's departure from Don 3 has led to a demand for compensation from Farhan Akhtar's production house, Excel Entertainment 2.
  • Excel Entertainment is reportedly seeking Rs 40 crore from Singh 2.
  • Aamir Khan is mediating to resolve the dispute between Singh and Akhtar 2.
  • There are discussions with Hrithik Roshan to potentially replace Singh 10.
  • Shah Rukh Khan might return as Don, but with a condition that filmmaker Atlee joins the team 6.

• Production Status:

  • Farhan Akhtar was set to begin shooting in January 1.
  • Excel Entertainment had already incurred expenses on script development, scheduling, and location planning 8.

• Industry Impact:

  • The situation highlights the fragility of even the strongest franchises in the star-driven industry