Ranveer Singh's unexpected exit from the highly anticipated film Don 3 has resulted in a complex mediation process involving key figures from the Hindi film industry. The actor left the project in December 2025, just before shooting was to commence, leading Excel Entertainment to pursue compensation for pre-production losses. Mediation sessions included industry stalwarts such as Salman Khan and Karan Johar, who aimed to address the reasons behind Singh's departure. During a joint meeting, Ranveer cited dissatisfaction with the script, reduced budget from ₹300-350 crore to ₹150 crore, and a lack of signing advance as key grievances. Excel Entertainment countered these claims with documented communications that suggested Singh had previously approved script drafts and denied any fee reductions post-agreement. A notable moment arose when Ritesh Sidhwani from Excel asked Singh if he would have exited had his recent film Dhurandhar not been a success; Singh admitted he would not have. Despite proposing a ₹10 crore settlement and a future fee discount, Excel rejected the offer, leading to a non-cooperation directive against Singh from film industry bodies due to stalled negotiations. Currently, no resolution has been achieved.