Don 3 - Ranveer Singh exits and controversy ensues

In today’s breaking episode of Hot Chai Pod, we unpack the explosive drama surrounding the shelving of Don 3. After being announced in 2023 with Ranveer Singh as the new Don, the project is reportedly off — and director Farhan Akhtar is demanding ₹40 crore from Ranveer for backing out in pre-production. Is this a case of extortion after the huge Dhurandhar box office hit?We rewind to the Don franchise legacy, from Amitabh Bachchan’s original to Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic reboot, and dig into the fans' reaction to Ranveer’s casting. Then we jump to Baiju Bawra, which is back in the spotlight as Ranveer had been booted for Love & War with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia BhattPlus, we preview the Valentine’s Day box office clash:O’Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and Avinash Tiwary vs Tu Yaa Main featuring Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav. Will the nepo-led rom-com compete with a Vishal Bhardwaj film? We break it all down.