Ranveer Singh has finally addressed the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) ban, but he is doing it strictly on his own terms. His official spokesperson released a statement making it entirely clear that the actor has “consciously chosen to maintain silence” regarding the messy fallout over Don 3. The statement emphasized that Singh believes the situation should be handled with “dignity, maturity and mutual respect.”
The controversy exploded when Excel Entertainment, the producers behind the highly anticipated franchise reboot, demanded Rs 45 crores in pre-production damages. Producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani alleged that Singh abandoned his multi-film contract and walked out of the project just three weeks before filming was set to begin. In response to the sudden exit, the FWICE officially issued a devastating “non-cooperation directive” against Singh on May 25, 2026, effectively blacklisting him from working with any federation members—including directors, camera operators, lightmen, and spot boys—across all film and advertising projects.
While the industry reeled from the unprecedented ban on an A-list superstar, Singh’s team remained steadfast. According to Ranveer Singh’s official statement responding to the FWICE ban, the actor holds the highest regard for the film fraternity and the Don franchise itself. Despite the swirling public narratives, his camp confirmed he refuses to engage in public arguments or fuel further conjecture.
The jurisdiction of the ban itself has become a major point of contention. FWICE officials claimed they sent Singh multiple notices asking him to present his version of events regarding the sudden project cancellation. According to the federation, Singh responded via email stating that the FWICE did not have jurisdiction over the issue. This defiant stance triggered the strict industry-wide ban, designed to protect producers and daily wage workers who lose income when major projects are abruptly scrapped.
The fallout is the climax of a highly turbulent production cycle. Singh was officially announced as the new face of Don in August 2023, stepping into the massive void left by Shah Rukh Khan, who successfully led the franchise in 2006 and 2011. The casting decision faced immediate and intense online backlash from loyal SRK fans. Following the announcement, the project was plagued by logistical delays and reported creative differences regarding the script before Singh ultimately pulled the plug, leading to details surrounding the Rs 45 crore pre-production damages demanded by Excel Entertainment.