In a shocking development for Bollywood fans, superstar Ranveer Singh has reportedly stepped down from the highly anticipated franchise ‘Don 3’. While fans were excited to see him take over the mantle from Shah Rukh Khan, his sudden exit has allegedly led to a massive legal and financial crisis for the actor.

According to industry insiders, Ranveer Singh might have to pay a staggering amount in compensation to the producers, Excel Entertainment. Since the film was already in the pre-production stage with significant investments made in casting and technical setups, Ranveer’s departure has caused a huge financial dent. As per the contractual obligations, the actor could be liable to pay crores as a penalty for backing out at this stage.

Speculations are rife about the reason behind this move—whether it’s creative differences with director Farhan Akhtar or a clash with another big project. However, neither the actor nor the producers have released an official statement yet. The news has left ‘Don’ fans wondering who will eventually wear the crown of the new Don as the hunt for the leading man begins once again.