Not Ranveer’s fault: Amy Virk defends actor in Don 3 controversy, gives green signal to Rs 45 crore demand
Amy Virk has supported Ranveer Singh in the controversy over his exit from Don 3. He questioned the timing of Excel Entertainment’s alleged compensation of Rs 45 crore.
Amid the controversy over his exit from Don 3, Punjabi actor-singer Ammy Virk has come out in support of Ranveer Singh. In a recent interview, Virk questioned the timing of Excel Entertainment’s reported Rs 45 crore compensation demand, suggesting that it could have been inspired by the success of Singh’s blockbuster, Dhurandhar. Virk, who shared screen space with Singh in Kabir Khan’s 83, argued that the actor should not be blamed for the situation.
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The controversy surfaced a few months after that success, with reports claiming that Excel Entertainment was seeking damages on the grounds that Ranveer had opted out of don 3 Shortly before filming began. The matter is unresolved.
According to a report Variety IndiaAfter Singh reportedly left, an independent entity collected the pre-production losses incurred by Excel Entertainment. don 3And the actor has been demanded to pay Rs 45 crore as compensation. The matter later reached the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), following which a non-cooperation direction was also issued against Singh. Later it was cancelled.
in conversation with cine connectVirk said that he had confidence in Singh’s character and questioned why the production house did not start shooting when the actor was still struggling for a hit in his career.
He said, “I think, when he had some flop films, you could have started Don 3. Then he ignored it. Now that stalwart It’s a hit, they’re asking for their money back. They can do whatever they want. Whatever is due to them, Rs 2-4 crore, take it and move on. Who will give Rs 45 crore?”
The 34-year-old said that it was “not Ranveer’s fault.” He said the production house can file a case if it wants, but added, “Such cases go nowhere. They go on for 20 years.”
Amy Virk also recalls the conversation she had with Ranveer Singh after the first trailer. stalwart Was released in 2025.
Sher Bagga The actor revealed that he had congratulated Ranveer on the trailer, by which time the actor had become a father. According to Amy, Ranveer responded with a heartfelt message, expressing how much he had invested in the film emotionally and professionally.
“After this I congratulated him Dhurandhar’s Trailer came out. By then his daughter had been born. He sent me a long message in English. He told me that I have put everything I have into this film. I asked him to wait and see and said that his daughter had brought him good fortune and God would be merciful. And the same thing happened.
Ranveer and Deepika Padukone welcomed their daughter Dua in September 2024.
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The controversy can be traced back to August 2023, when Ranveer Singh was announced as the new face don 3Stepping into the role immortalized by Amitabh Bachchan and later recast by Shahrukh Khan. The announcement sparked intense debate among fans, with excitement over the franchise’s return as well as skepticism over the casting change.
Farhan Akhtar’s announcement teaser promised a new chapter for the iconic action franchise, introducing Ranveer as a younger, more contemporary Don. Yet, after the initial buzz, updates on the film became increasingly rare. There was little clarity on the cast, production schedule or release plans, leading to speculation about developments behind the scenes.
Multiple reports have revealed that the actor had become increasingly frustrated with the repeated delays and absence of a locked screenplay. There were also claims of creative disagreements, with Ranveer reportedly leaning towards giving the character a darker and more serious look, while the producers were keen to preserve the tone established by the previous films in the franchise.
The situation is said to have worsened when reports surfaced that the producers were considering other casting options, while Ranveer was publicly linked to the project. What initially appeared to be murmurs of creative differences eventually turned into reports that the actor has parted ways with the film.
The controversy soon extended beyond creative issues. Industry reports later claimed that Excel Entertainment sought compensation of around Rs 40–45 crore, citing financial losses incurred during the development of the project. The matter was reportedly first taken up by the Producers Guild of India and eventually reached FWICE.