Ranveer Singh was announced as the face of Don 3 in 2023. There was a huge buzz on the internet about it. There was a lot of chatter as he was going to be the next Don after Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. But the excitement was short lived.

According to reports,
Ranveer Singh was unhappy with delays in production and the lack of a finalized script. Other reports suggested the actor was upset after learning that Excel Entertainment had allegedly explored alternative casting options while he was still attached to the film. Following the release of Dhurandhar, Ranveer officially exited the project. Days later, reports claimed that
Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment sought nearly Rs 40 crore in damages from the actor over alleged financial losses incurred during pre-production.”

Creative disagreement

Reports says that creative disagreements may have played a major role in Ranveer’s exit from Don. He was hoping for a much more intense and immersive role with a layered character. On the other hand, according to several reports, Farhan Akhtar wanted to stay close to the established vision. Ranveer too never explained the reason he decided to exit from the project.

About FWICE Ban

According to reports, a
FWICE ban (specifically a Non-Cooperation Directive) is a major industry-wide directive from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees, asking all its member unions and affiliated workers (such as technicians, light-men, and crew) not to work with a specific individual. It is not a legal or government-imposed ban, but rather a ‘blacklisting’ mechanism within Bollywood to enforce discipline or resolve disputes. Such bans are usually triggered by contractual disputes (e.g., the 2026, Ranveer Singh Don 3 dispute) and remain in place until the individual addresses the complaint with the federation.

(With added inputs from agencies)