Don 3 Controversy: Aamir-Hrithik jumped into the fight between Ranveer Singh and Farhan. Will the decision be taken in the court now?

News India Live, Digital Desk: Hindi cinema’s most popular franchise ‘Don 3’ is now in the headlines for more controversies than its making. When Farhan Akhtar announced Ranveer Singh as the new ‘Don’ in August 2023, no one thought that the project would turn into a legal and financial battle. According to (March 2026), the case of compensation of Rs 40 crore demanded by Excel Entertainment after Ranveer Singh left the film has now become very complicated.1. ‘Pachayat’ at Aamir Khan’s house: Mediation Attempt In view of the increasing tension in the industry, Aamir Khan has played the role of a mediator to resolve this dispute. Big meeting: A ‘closed-door’ meeting was held at Aamir Khan’s residence in Mumbai. Veterans like Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Ekta Kapoor and Zoya Akhtar participated in it. Purpose: The purpose of this meeting was to find a middle path between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment (Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani) so that the matter does not reach the court.2. Root of controversy: ₹40 crore and ‘Goodwill’ issueThe controversy is mainly about the expenditure incurred on the pre-production of the film: Farhan’s demand: Excel Entertainment claims that they have spent around Rs 40 crore in the preparation of the film with Ranveer, which should be compensated by the actor. Ranveer’s stand: Ranveer Singh says that he had not taken any signing amount and the ‘unprofessional’ working of the production house is responsible for the delay of the film. Offer rejected: According to the report, Ranveer had offered a small amount as a ‘gesture of goodwill’, which Farhan rejected, calling it ‘insufficient’.3. Producers Guild pulled out: Now legal action? This matter was also taken to the Producers Guild of India (PGI), but no concrete solution was found from there too. Guild’s advice: The Guild made it clear that since both the parties are adamant on their stand, they cannot interfere much in it. He has advised both of them to adopt legal recourse. WhatsApp and Email: In his defence, Ranveer Singh has submitted a complete dossier of emails and WhatsApp chats to the guild, which is claimed to be proof of the reasons for the delay.4. Hrithik Roshan’s angle: Rumor or truth? Amidst the controversy, it was also discussed that after Ranveer’s exit, the makers have approached Hrithik Roshan for ‘Don 3’. Hrithik’s clarification: Hrithik Roshan has called these reports completely wrong. He told the media that he was never approached for this film and he is currently busy preparing for ‘Krrish 4’.5. Future of ‘Don 3’ now in limbo? Ranveer Singh is currently focusing on his next mega-film ‘Dhurandhar 2’ (released on March 19) and ‘Pralaya’. At the same time, due to the search for a new lead actor and legal issues for ‘Don 3’, the project is likely to start getting delayed further.