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All eyes are on Farhan Akhtar's long-awaited project Don 3, starring Ranveer Singh, with fans eager to know whether the film will actually go on floors. For months, social media has been flooded with speculation about creative differences, rumours of a fallout between Ranveer and Farhan, and even claims that Ranveer exited the project, with reports suggesting financial losses for the production. However, Ranveer Singh has not publicly responded to any of these allegations.

Amid the ongoing chatter, Farhan Akhtar recently addressed the controversy surrounding the project and the reported rift. Days after his interview, another report shed light on alleged reasons behind the delay and creative differences.

According to a report by Free Press Journal, tensions reportedly stemmed from disagreements over the film's scripting. Ranveer Singh is said to have pushed for several changes, including the inclusion of stronger language and a more aggressive tone in line with contemporary action films.

The report also claims that Ranveer made extensive on-set requests, such as multiple vanity vans, specific arrangements for privacy, a large supply of ice, limited crew interaction through a chosen assistant, and preference over supervising or editing his action sequences in a studio of his choice. While some of these demands were reportedly accommodated by the production, sources suggest they added to creative friction.

Further reports also claim Ranveer envisioned a more intense and violent interpretation of the Don character, inspired by the changing tone of modern action cinema. This reportedly clashed with Farhan Akhtar's original vision for the franchise, which he intended to stay faithful to the earlier films.

A source cited in the report stated that Farhan, known for his strong creative control, was unwilling to compromise on his vision and preferred to proceed with the original concept he had planned for the film.

What did Farhan Akhtar speak about the Don 3 rift?

Farhan Akhtar addressed the issue in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. He said, "What I have learned is to expect the unexpected. Nothing can be taken for granted until you actually have it on film. My journey in films has been an incredible ride so far, and I understand that challenging phases are inevitable. It's something I choose to take in my stride."