A new detail in the ongoing conflict of Don 3 has sparked a conversation in the film industry. one of the most significant moments of the mediation procedure between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment producer Ritesh Sidhwani allegedly asked the actor a straightforward question: would he have walked out of Don 3 if Dhurandhar hadn’t become a blockbuster?According to those present at the meeting, Ranveer’s answer was no.
The question that seems to have changed the room
According to a report in Variety , the exchange took place during mediation sessions called after Ranveer’s exit from Don 3 sparked a dispute with Excel Entertainment, the production company he runs. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.The publication reported that after Ranveer raised concerns about the script, budget, creative process and remuneration, Sidhwani asked a pointed question whether the actor would have walked away from the project if Dhurandhar hadn’t been a big hit at the box office.According to the publication, Ranveer replied that he would not.
The background to the conflict
Ranveer was announced as the new face of the Don franchise in 2023. However, in December 2025, a few weeks before production began, he announced to Excel Entertainment that he was leaving the film.His departure led to a claim of around 45 million in damages from the production company, which he alleged had made significant investments in pre-production.The matter eventually turned into a mediation involving several top Bollywood personalities and later the Federation of West Indian Cine Workers (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor.
No public response from Ranveer Singh
While details of the mediation proceedings continue to emerge, Ranveer has not publicly addressed the specific claims. Her spokesperson previously stated that the actor had chosen to remain silent and believed that professional matters should be dealt with “with dignity, maturity and mutual respect”.Excel Entertainment also declined to comment on the specifics of the dispute, saying it is following due process.So far, no deal has been reached, and the dispute between Singh and Excel Entertainment remains unresolved.
