Farhan Akhtar breaks the silence on Don 3 row

After Ranveer Singh’s exit from the project, director and producer Farhan Akhtar gives first statement.

Farhan Akhtar had earlier announced Don 3 with Ranveer Singh. However, after Dhurandhar’s massive success, it was reported that Ranveer opted out of the project as he didn’t want to do another espionage film one after another, a move that is said to have cost the project ₹40 crore. Director Farhan Akhtar has now broken the silence on Don 3 and the fallout with Ranveer Singh.

What did Farhan Akhtar say about Don 3 row?

Farhan Akhtar breaks the silence on Don 3 row and a fallout with an actor for the first time, revealing what he learnt from the “messy” chapter of his career. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Farhan opened up about the long-delayed third instalment of the Don franchise and the messy situation involving Ranveer Singh. He said, “What I’ve learned is to expect the unexpected. Nothing can be taken for granted until you actually have it on film. That’s really what it is.” He recalled the many pleasant experiences he has had throughout his career, adding that he is unfazed by the occasional hurdle.

More on what Farhan Akhtar said during the interview.

The filmmaker continued, “I also feel that from the time that I began from that moment when Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, PreityZinta, Dimple Kapadia, Saif Ali Khan, and RiteshSidhwani, as my partner, till they came on and said yes, ‘let’s make this film,’ from that moment on I’ve had the most incredible ride. It has just been (about) working with the people I want to work with, whether directing them or acting in films that I want to act in with directors. And it has been amazing. You realise that at some point, there will be a period that’s going to be a little bit more challenging. You have had it good, so it’s okay… Just take it in your stride.”

Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar have been feuding over Ranveer’s sudden walkout from Don 3, which Farhan was going to direct. Farhan didn’t accept Ranveer’s decision easily, and according to multiple reports, escalated the issue by involving the Producers Guild of India. In a meeting of the Guild members, also attended by Farhan and RiteshSidhwani, his business partner, it was alleged that about ₹40 crores had already been spent by Excel on pre-production of Don 3, and the script was approved by Ranveer at every stage. On the other hand, Ranveer alleged that Farhan had put Don 3 on the back burner due to Ranveer’s career slump at the time. The Guild advised them to resolve the issue amicably rather than go the legal way. It was also reported that Ranveer has offered to return his signing amount of ₹10 crores to Farhan’s production house, Excel Entertainment. And to compensate for the pre-production costs they incurred, he has also offered them a stake in his next film, tentatively titled Pralay, with the exact percentage yet to be revealed. However, sources close to Excel Entertainment denied these claims, as per SCREEN.