Ranveer Singh is facing major industry action after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) officially issued a Non-Cooperation Directive against the Bollywood star over his reported exit from Don 3.
The controversy erupted following a complaint filed by filmmaker Farhan Akhtar through the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA). Sources reveal that Ranveer Singh withdrew from the high-profile project just three weeks before the film’s unit was scheduled to begin shooting.
₹45 Crore Pre-Production Loss
FWICE stated that nearly ₹45 crore had already been spent on Don 3‘s pre-production before the actor’s sudden exit. The federation emphasized that such last-minute withdrawals by leading actors cause massive financial losses and severely disrupt project execution.
The organization added that these actions violate the long-standing professional ethics followed in the film industry, putting hundreds of crew members and vendors at risk.
Industry-Wide Non-Cooperation Order
Following a review of the complaint, FWICE announced the directive on Monday, which effectively means none of the federation’s workers or members across all crafts can work on any of Ranveer Singh‘s projects until the issue is resolved.
FWICE revealed that it repeatedly requested Ranveer Singh to appear before the federation and explain his side. However, the actor declined, stating the matter was contractual.
Ranveer Singh’s Response
According to FWICE's statement, Ranveer Singh responded that the dispute does not fall under the federation’s jurisdiction and should be handled through proper legal forums instead.
Taking serious note of this response, FWICE decided to proceed with the Non-Cooperation Directive. At the same time, the federation clarified it remains open to discussions with the actor to reach an amicable resolution.
The development has become a major talking point across the industry, particularly with Don 3 being one of Bollywood’s most anticipated projects. The film was officially announced after Shah Rukh Khan exited the franchise, with Ranveer Singh revealed as the new Don in August 2023.
