Ranveer Singh Vs Farhan Akhtar: FULL Dispute Timeline EXPLAINED - Don 3 Casting To FIWCA Banning Actor

The ongoing feud between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar took an unexpected turn after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees banned the Dhurandhar actor amid his fallout with the makers of Don 3. The turbulent case has now reached the corridors of FWICE. Amidst the brewing storm, the film body has issued a ban and a non-cooperation order against Ranveer. The conflict is said to have erupted after a falling out between the actor and the filmmaker, and his production house, Excel Entertainment, following Ranveer's reported exit from the ambitious franchise.

While the clash seems to be deepening by the day, here's the full breakdown of the dispute and why ties soured between the once-good friends, Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar. Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar Controversy Timeline The road to Don 3 has been way more dramatic off-screen than on-screen. What started with fanfare about Ranveer Singh's entry into the iconic franchise quickly turned into a major industry controversy with Farhan Akhtar, film workers' unions, boycott calls and questions over the ethics of production. August 2023: Ranveer Singh announced as new Don Director Farhan Akhtar officially announced Don 3 with Ranveer Singh replacing Shah Rukh Khan as the new Don in the reboot/remake of the mega franchise.

Netizens quickly took sides on the casting decision. Although some fans liked the new version of the character, many SRK loyalists slammed the reboot and questioned if Ranveer could do justice to the legendary role. Farhan, however, supported the decision despite the backlash, saying that the franchise needed a new direction and not a straight continuation of the Shah Rukh Khan version.

Later in 2023: Production delays, industry rumours For several months (nearly two years), the project remained in development. Reports of script delays, scheduling and funding problems emerged. There were also rumours that several technicians and crew members on the project were uncertain about payments and production.

This led to netizens slamming the project amid rising online negativity. Social media campaigns to boycott Don 3 regularly started trending. Early 2024: FWICE enters the scene The turn of events forced the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) to enter the scene over issues relating to labour and the film's production. As per industry reports, FWICE raised objections regarding alleged non-clearance of dues and disputes related to workers and technicians associated with the project.

This led to speculation that any restrictions or non-cooperation notices might be targeting people linked to Don 3. Many reports claimed a "ban," as negotiations between industry bodies and production representatives continued. Farhan Akhtar's stand Farhan Akhtar and his production house maintained that all due processes were being followed and had tried to put an end to speculations surrounding the project's future. Sources close to the filmmakers reportedly claimed that Don 3 was still in development despite the delays and controversies.

Farhan himself steered clear of much of the online outcry, focusing on the pre-production planning and scheduling of the cast. Ranveer Singh takes center stage The controversy saw Ranveer Singh as the biggest public target. Many fans accused the actor of trying to replace Shah Rukh Khan instead of creating a different interpretation of Don. Every time reports of delays or internal troubles surfaced, the backlash grew.

Some critics even claimed that the bad reception impacted the momentum of the film even before the shooting was done. Fans argued that Ranveer deserved a fair chance and reminded that every version of Don, right from Amitabh Bachchan to Shah Rukh Khan, kicked off with doubts before being embraced by audiences. This was the pre-Dhurandhar success stage of Ranveer's career. December 2025: Dhurandhar arrives Industry sources stated that financiers were nervous about mounting an expensive reboot like Don with Ranveer.

This changed by the end of 2025. Following the mammoth success of Aditya Dhar-directed two-part franchise Dhurandhar, which quickly lifted Ranveer's career and put him on a powerful pedestal in the industry, reports started coming in that he had walked away from Don 3 despite having been attached to it for a long time. Reports suggested that Ranveer was unhappy with the script's development and frequent changes. He reportedly felt the project was not creatively ready and decided to step away.

FWICE bans Ranveer Singh Excel Entertainment apparently filed a complaint against Ranveer Singh with the FWICE, putting Don 3 on the back burner. FWICE eventually issued a non-cooperation notice against the actor and demanded compensation of Rs 45 crore for losses related to the project. After the development. Ashoke Pandit, the chief advisor of Federation of Western India Cine Employees, said in a statement that Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani had gone to the directors' association complaining that almost Rs 45 crore had been spent on the pre-production of Don 3.

To address the matter promptly, Farhan and Ritesh had a meeting with the film body, and Ranveer was also called to present his side. However, despite multiple reminders and meetings, he never responded. After taking a month, the actor wrote a letter to the FWICE stating that the matter was not in its jurisdiction. Ranveer's statement and response Ranveer's spokesperson released an official statement noting that the actor has immense respect for the film industry as well as everyone connected to the Don franchise.

His team further explained that Ranveer has deliberately chosen not to publicly react to recent developments surrounding the project, believing that professional matters and personal relationships should be dealt with respectfully, maturely, and with mutual understanding. The public spat between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar has thrown the future of Don 3 into uncertainty, with the franchise facing one of its biggest off-screen crises in the Hindi film industry to date. Get the Latest Entertainment News, Bollywood News and Gossips Also Find Upcoming Movies, Latest Movies and Web Series, Visit Times Now for Live Coverage.