Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar's clash over 'Don 3' escalates, Producers Guild advises legal route amid Rs 40 crore dispute
Times of India
by TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESKFebruary 24, 2026
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Ranveer Singh's exit from *Don 3* has sparked a high-profile dispute with Excel Entertainment, escalating into a legal battle over Rs 40 crore compensation. The Producers Guild of India, tasked as mediators, has now advised both parties to resolve the matter through legal channels, as mediation efforts have stalled due to neither side willing to compromise. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani claim Ranveer breached the project without adequate notice, while Ranveer counters that Excel Entertainment's unprofessionalism and prolonged delays forced him to leave.
The conflict gained traction earlier this year when Farhan and Ritesh approached the Producers Guild, seeking compensation for alleged financial losses caused by Ranveer's departure. A meeting was held at Aamir Khan’s Mumbai residence, attended by prominent producers like Karan Johar and Ektaa Kapoor, but no resolution was reached. Both sides presented their arguments: Ranveer armed himself with emails and WhatsApp messages to support his stance, while Farhan and Ritesh defended Excel Entertainment's position and demanded the compensation.
The dispute dates back to December 2025 when Ranveer officially stepped away from *Don 3*. Initially,
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/24/2026