Farhan Akhtar BLAMED For Ranveer Singh Ditching Don 3 After Dhurandhar Success - Check Why!

Farhan Akhtar’s much-talked-about directorial comeback, Don 3, is facing trouble once again. Just when reports claimed the film was back on track, fresh industry buzz has sparked a new controversy. According to recent reports, Ranveer Singh has allegedly walked out of the project. Many are now blaming Farhan Akhtar for the setback.

Not long ago, it was said that Don 3 would finally go on floors by the end of January 2026. Ranveer Singh was reportedly preparing for the role, and the project seemed to be moving after years of delay. However, a new report now claims that the actor has decided to exit the film.

Ranveer Singh is currently enjoying a strong phase in his career after the success of Dhurandhar. The film helped him regain audience trust and critical praise. As per a source quoted by Pinkvilla, this success influenced his decision to step away from Don 3. The source said, “He is keen to collaborate with filmmakers like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Atlee, and at the same time, he doesn’t want to be seen in back-to-back gangster films, especially since Dhurandhar is already established in that space.”

The report also suggests that Ranveer wants to plan his next moves carefully. He does not want to repeat similar roles or risk typecasting. Instead, he is focusing on films that help him create a fresh image.

Due to this change in plans, Ranveer has reportedly asked producer Jai Mehta to prepone the shoot of Pralay. The zombie-based film is described as a human drama that shows how far a man will go to save his family in extreme situations. The source added, “Now that he has walked out of Don 3, Ranveer is now personally involved in aligning dates and schedules for Jai Mehta’s film to ensure the film moves quickly.”

As expected, reports of Ranveer Singh’s exit created a buzz on social media. While some fans were surprised, many supported his decision. Several users blamed Farhan Akhtar for delaying the project for too long and not giving clarity.

Read some online user comments below
“Good news. I am sure he’s tired of waiting for Don3 to pick up and has already moved on to signing a new project.”
“Farhan is such an unserious director. Jab acting se time milega toh dekhunga attitude. Just announce retirement from direction and stop wasting everybody's time FFS.”
“Usko khud ko hero banane se fursat hi nahi hai. 120 Bahadur me laggya tha ye sab chod k.”
“This is a great decision after the insane amount of delays.”
“The lack of belief Farhan had on Ranveer, followed by the fact that he waited to see how Dhurandhar would fare to decide the future of Don 3, must have hurt Ranveer. It's a personal ego also, Farhan has hurt- showing Ranveer that it's all business at the end of the day.”
“Right decision for Ranveer. He has gotten back his goodwill 10 times fold with Dhurandhar. Doing Don would have brought comparisons with Shah Rukh and too much negativity, which he needs to stay away from at this point in his career. Original films karo, apna stamp daalo.”
“Farhan started having second thoughts after the Don 3 announcement video dropped and the initial backlash they received. Since then, there have been so many changes to the cast, schedule, etc. Ranveer was mistreated and was left hanging without any clarity from Excel. Suddenly, after Dhurandhar’s success, you hear that no, no, Don 3 is back on track, and Ranveer would be shooting for it next. All PR planted to build hype for Farhan (who’s struggling to get started with ANY film, whether Jee Le Zaraa or Don 3). He has been mishandling the cast for both projects.”

Despite the backlash, the report claims that the makers still plan to take Don 3 on floors by January 2026. They have reportedly started looking for a new lead actor. Earlier, Kiara Advani exited the film due to pregnancy, and Kriti Sanon was said to have stepped in.

So far, neither Ranveer Singh nor Farhan Akhtar has responded to these reports. Let's wait and watch to know what happens next!

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