Ranveer Singh calls Excel Entertainment 'unprofessional' in Don 3 fallout
Ranveer Singh has called Excel Entertainment "unprofessional" after quitting Don 3.
He says the studio considered swapping him for Hrithik Roshan, then tried to bring Ranveer back after his film Dhurandhar became a hit last December.
Singh's issues with Farhan Akhtar's approach to the script
Singh wasn't happy with Farhan Akhtar's approach to the script, saying there was no finished screenplay and his ideas were brushed aside.
He alleged there was no bound script and that Farhan was not open to his feedback.
Excel now wants ₹40 crore from Singh
Now, Excel wants ₹40 crore from Singh to cover pre-production costs like crew hiring and scheduling.
Talks haven't worked out yet, so the Producers Guild of India is stepping in as Excel also cuts back on staff.
Akhtar is now focusing on 'Jee Le Zaraa'
With Don 3 paused, Akhtar is focusing on Jee Le Zaraa (with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif).
Bollywood has seen this before—last year Akshay Kumar's company sued Paresh Rawal for ₹25 crore over similar pre-production fallout on Hera Pheri 3.