Farhan Akhtar tried to replace Ranveer Singh with Hrithik Roshan in Don 3? Here's what we know

Ranveer Singh and Hrithik Roshan

After Dhurandhar's ground-breaking success in December, reports emerged that lead actor Ranveer Singh has exited Farhan Akhtar's much-anticipated Don 3 due to creative differences. Recently, reports claimed that Farhan and Ritesh Sidhwani's production company, Excel Entertainment were seeking compensation of Rs 40 crore from Ranveer for his exit. The two parties reportedly had two meetings mediated by the Producers Guild of India. Now reports about what unfolded behind the closed-door meetings have emerged, claiming Farhan and his team allegedly locked horns with Ranveer.

Ranveer Singh claims Farhan Akhtar tried to replace him with Hrithik Roshan?

According to a report shared by Bollywood Hungama, the meeting took place nearly a week ago, where key industry stakeholders evaluated the matter from both ends. However, things escalated last weekend when a second meeting took place, which was organised. A source, who claimed to be a producer present at the meeting, reportedly told the portal, "Ranveer blamed Excel Entertainment for unprofessionalism and not being serious about taking Don 3 on floors. He stated that Farhan Akhtar never had a bound script in place and that, as an actor, he prefers to work only with fully developed material. Ranveer also pointed out that Farhan was never open to feedback on the script and had issues incorporating certain subplots. He further alleged that Excel was exploring the possibility of getting Hrithik Roshan on board and only re-approached him after the success of Dhurandhar, to capitalise on his momentum."

For the unversed, Hrithik Roshan had a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra's Don 2 (2011). The source further added, "Farhan maintained that Ranveer never flagged any script issues. In fact, he was enthusiastic about portraying the third generation of Don after Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. He claimed the script was shared at regular intervals and approved by Ranveer at every stage."

Ranveer Singh says he endured three years of indecision

Farhan and Ritesh are reportedly hoping to get their losses reimbursed and have even asked for a resolution against the unreasonable demands of actors. On the other hand, Ranveer Singh has reportedly left the project to save his sanity. He is seemingly upset about how a potential hit, such as Don 3, was treated by the makers. The actor also reportedly claimed that Farhan tried to prioritise other projects and his acting career over Don 3, which left the Dhurandhar star to ‘endure' three years of indecision.