On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, superstar Aamir Khan officially broke his silence regarding the viral reports that he was mediating a legal and financial feud between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment.
Through a spokesperson, the actor “flatly denied” any involvement in the dispute, which centers on a massive ₹40 crore compensation claim filed by the production house following Ranveer’s sudden exit from Don 3.
The ₹40 Crore ‘Don’ Drama: What We Know
The fallout between the two long-time friends (who starred together in Dil Dhadakne Do) has become the biggest industry scandal of 2026:
- The Demand: Excel Entertainment is seeking ₹40 crore to recover “sunk pre-production costs,” claiming they hired department heads and HODs only after Ranveer gave his green light to the script.
- Ranveer’s Defense: The actor maintains he never signed a formal contract or accepted an advance. His camp alleges the film lacked a “bound script” and that the production was “unprofessional.”
- The “Dhurandhar” Factor: Rumors suggest the rift deepened after Ranveer’s blockbuster success with Dhurandhar (Dec 2025). Ranveer’s side claims Farhan only became “serious” about the project after the film became a record-breaker, while Farhan reportedly felt Ranveer’s demands became “unreasonable” post-success.
Why Was Aamir Khan Linked to This?
Speculation peaked after a “secret” high-level meeting at Aamir’s Mumbai residence last Thursday. The guest list included:
- Karan Johar (Dharma Productions)
- Sajid Nadiadwala
- Ektaa Kapoor (Balaji Telefilms)
- Farhan Akhtar & Ritesh Sidhwani (Excel)
- Punit Goenka (Zee Entertainment)
While reports claimed Aamir was playing “peacemaker” to prevent a legal battle at the Producers Guild of India, Aamir’s team clarified that the gathering was a routine industry discussion about AI integration and theatrical windowing, and not a mediation session for Don 3.
Current Status of ‘Don 3’
- Cast: With Ranveer out, reports suggest Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan have both formally declined to step in.
- Director’s Pivot: Farhan Akhtar has reportedly put Don 3 on an “indefinite hold” and is moving forward with his female-led road trip film, Jee Le Zaraa (starring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif).
- Social Media: Fans have noted that Farhan unfollowed Ranveer on Instagram earlier this month, marking a cold end to their decade-long association.