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Sunny Deol Reportedly Teams Up With Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment For A High-Concept Film

Sunny Deol Reportedly Teams Up With Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment For A High-Concept Film

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Sunny Deol Teams Up With Excel Entertainment (Photo Credit: Instagram) Sunny Deol, who made a massive comeback on big screens with Gadar 2 and Border 2, might be gearing up for something big again. The actor is reportedly teaming up with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani-backed production house Excel Entertainment for a new film. While the production has often brought engaging and captivating content, this time, they are set to redefine the cinematic experience with a massive, high-concept project. Not much has been officially revealed yet, but early reports suggest this could be a large-scale project with a different approach compared to his usual films. A High-Concept Film In The Works According to a source close to the production, “Sunny Deol is gearing up for a massive, high-concept project with Excel Entertainment that could redefine his big-screen presence. While the makers are keeping details tightly under wraps, insiders hint at an ambitious scale and powerful backing already in motion. The film has the potential to become one of his most impactful and talked-about ventures yet.” …

Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 row not resolved yet, no stake of Excel Entertainment in Pralay | Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 row not resolved yet, no stake of Excel Entertainment in Pralay | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 22, 2026 03:41 PM IST Ranveer Singh is on a roll right now, on both personal and professional fronts. His latest release, Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, has become the highest grossing Hindi film ever at the domestic box office and the third highest grossing Indian film ever worldwide. Personally, he’s all set to become a father again as he and wife Deepika Padukone announced her second pregnancy this past Sunday. On Wednesday, fans of Ranveer woke up to another good news regarding the actor. A few media reports stated that his long-pending resolution with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production house Excel Entertainment over Don 3 has finally arrived at a resolution. Reports claimed that Ranveer has amicably resolved the issue with Farhan months after walking out of the latter’s upcoming, much-anticipated crime thriller Don 3. A Free Press Journal report claimed that as part of the resolution, Ranveer has agreed to compensate Excel Entertainment for the pre-production expenses by paying a sum of Rs 10 crore. He’s …

Sunny Deol’s Maiden Project With Ritesh Sidhwani & Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment Goes On Floors

Sunny Deol’s Maiden Project With Ritesh Sidhwani & Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment Goes On Floors

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Ritesh Sidhwani & Farhan Akhtar’s Maiden Project With Sunny Deol Kicks-Off (Photo Credit: Instagram) Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment recently announced its upcoming film with Sunny Deol. The film also stars Jyotika, who plays a pivotal role alongside him in this project. Sunny Deol is currently basking in the success of Border 2. However, he reportedly allotted his dates to complete the film’s shoot in the summer of 2026. Sunny Deol’s Yet Untitled Film With Excel Entertainment To Be An Action Thriller The yet untitled film will be directed by Balaji Ganesh and promises to be a one-of-a-kind action thriller, with some of the industry’s most formidable forces coming together for the first time. The action thriller went on floors on Friday, 27th February 2026, with the shoot currently underway. More About The Project The director Balaji Ganesh is a Chennai-based filmmaker who has worked extensively as a long-time co-director to the renowned filmmaker A.R. Murugadoss (Holiday fame). Having been closely involved in story development, direction, and large-scale production, he makes his feature …

The Rs 40 Crore Gambit: How Farhan Akhtar’s Excel is blocking Ranveer Singh’s Pralay to settle Don 3 exit dispute | Bollywood News

The Rs 40 Crore Gambit: How Farhan Akhtar’s Excel is blocking Ranveer Singh’s Pralay to settle Don 3 exit dispute | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 12, 2026 08:25 PM IST In a new development amid the Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment dispute following the star’s exit from Don 3, Farhan Akhtar-Ritesh Sidhwani-led production house has now reached out to Birla Studios. The newly minted production house is supposed to be backing Ranveer’s ambitious zombie thriller Pralay, and Sidhwani has requested them not to go ahead with funding and shooting of the film till the Don 3 dispute is resolved. Excel Entertainment has demanded nearly Rs 40 crore from the actor for walking out of the film, claiming they have incurred massive losses due to his exit after the film’s pre-production had started. The gambit seems to have paid off as Ranveer, who till now had maintained that he is not liable to pay a single rupee, has now asked for an audit of the cost incurred by Farhan’s studio, as per sources close to the development. Excel Entertainment had sought compensation from Ranveer for sunk development costs, as well as delays tied to scheduling and planning, …

Ranveer Singh claims Hrithik Roshan was being considered for Don 3? What reportedly happened at his meetings with Excel

Ranveer Singh claims Hrithik Roshan was being considered for Don 3? What reportedly happened at his meetings with Excel

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Soon after the success of Dhurandhar in December, it was reported that lead actor Ranveer Singh has exited Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 due to creative differences. Yesterday, buzz suggested that Farhan and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production company Excel Entertainment are now seeking compensation of ₹40 crore from Ranveer. This amount was apparently spent on the pre-production of the project. The involved parties reportedly sat down for two meetings mediated by the Producers Guild of India. What happened behind the closed door meetings, where Farhan and his team allegedly locked horns with Ranveer, has now been revealed. Was Hrithik Roshan being considered for Ranveer Singh’s Don 3? According to a new report shared by Bollywood Hungama, the first meeting took place nearly a week ago where key industry stakeholders examined the issue from both ends. Things escalated last weekend when a second, more detailed meeting was organised. A source, claiming to be a producer present at the meeting, was quoted saying, “Ranveer blamed Excel Entertainment for unprofessionalism and not being serious about taking Don 3 on floors. …

Ranveer Singh calls Excel unprofessional, says they tried to replace him with Hrithik Roshan in Don 3 amid Farhan Akhtar’s Rs 40 cr demand: report | Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh calls Excel unprofessional, says they tried to replace him with Hrithik Roshan in Don 3 amid Farhan Akhtar’s Rs 40 cr demand: report | Bollywood News

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It has been nearly two years since Farhan Akhtar announced his return to direction with Don 3, the much-anticipated next chapter in one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable action franchises. The announcement, however, came with a decisive twist: Shah Rukh Khan would not reprise the role. Instead, the mantle of Don was to be passed to Ranveer Singh. The response was unforgiving. Farhan, Ranveer and the film’s unit faced intense backlash online. From the outset, the project appeared to be fighting an uphill battle, surrounded by sustained negativity and public scepticism. Over the last two years, those early signs of turbulence have reportedly escalated into a serious internal conflict. According to industry reports, Don 3 has now been stalled after Ranveer decided to exit the franchise following the release and gigantic success of Dhurandhar. Matters worsened earlier this week when Variety India reported that Farhan has allegedly demanded Rs 40 crore in damages from Ranveer for walking out of the project just months before it was scheduled to go on floors. Ranveer Singh Alleges Unprofessionalism …

Did Ranveer Singh pay Rs 40 crore to EXIT Don 3? Reports claim Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment has…

Did Ranveer Singh pay Rs 40 crore to EXIT Don 3? Reports claim Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment has…

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Did Ranveer Singh pay Rs 40 crore to EXIT Don 3? Reports claim Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment has… Home News and Gossip Did Ranveer Singh pay Rs 40 crore to EXIT Don 3? Reports claim Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment h… Farhan Akhtar’s much-awaited film Don 3 was announced in 2023, featuring Ranveer Singh as the lead but the actor later left the project due to creative differences. Now, reports claim that he has to pay compensation for the loss. Farhan Akhtar’s much-awaited film Don 3 was announced in 2023. According to reports, after Ranveer Singh’s exit from the film, the production house Excel Entertainment has suffered a huge financial loss. Regarding the same loss, now a situation of confrontation has arisen between the two sides regarding the compensation of about Rs 40 crore. However, no official confirmation has been made in this regard so far. Why did Ranveer Singh leave Don 3? Ranveer Singh, who is gearing up for …

Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment sells Rs 800 cr stake to Universal Music Group; how it’s different from Karan Johar’s Rs 1000 cr Dharma deal | Bollywood News

Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment sells Rs 800 cr stake to Universal Music Group; how it’s different from Karan Johar’s Rs 1000 cr Dharma deal | Bollywood News

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On Monday, Dutch-American music giant Universal Music Group acquired equity in Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production house Excel Entertainment in Indian entertainment’s biggest minority stakes deal. That prompted many on the internet to compare it to much-talked about equity deal between Adar Poonawalla-led Serene Productions and Karan Johar’s banner Dharma Productions two years ago. However, both the deals are significantly different on multiple fronts. Serene Productions acquired a majority stake in Dharma Productions at 50% of the company’s stakes. That allows Poonawalla equal ownership and control over Dharma Productions as its existing co-owners — Executive Chairman Karan Johar and CEO Apoorva Mehta, in that order. On the other hand, the extent of equity that UMG holds in Excel Entertainment is only a minority one, at 30%, after the deal. Karan Johar’s Dharma sold 50% stake for Rs 1,000 cr Johar opted for a majority deal because he wanted a hefty amount in return. While Dharma Productions was initially also in talks with Reliance for the equity deal, they ultimately went ahead with the company …

Universal Music India Takes Significant Minority Stake In Excel Entertainment

Universal Music India Takes Significant Minority Stake In Excel Entertainment

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Universal Music India Takes Significant Minority Stake In Excel Entertainment (Photo Credit – UMG) Universal Music India (UMI), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Excel Entertainment, a leading Indian film and digital content studio. Under the agreement, which values Excel Entertainment at ₹2,400 crores ($265.89 million), UMI will become a significant minority shareholder in Excel with a 30% equity stake. Details Of UMI’s Deal With Excel Entertainment The deal will provide the foundation for a new strategic partnership between UMI and Excel, accelerating Excel’s growth and further enhancing UMI’s position in the Indian market. Excel has consistently broken new ground in storytelling and brought global standards to Indian cinema and original digital content. In addition to its focus on movies and digital content, the company, founded by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, has a strong track record in music and musical dramas. With this agreement, UMG will gain global distribution rights for all future original soundtracks created for projects either owned or controlled …

Universal Music Group acquires stake in Excel Entertainment; Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani to retain creative control

Universal Music Group acquires stake in Excel Entertainment; Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani to retain creative control

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Updated on: Jan 03, 2026 01:50 pm IST The partnership will be formally announced in a press conference where Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis will also be present. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment has joined hands with Hollywood giant Universal Music Group (International). The international conglomerate has acquired a minority stake in Excel, according to information received by HT. According to sources, talks between the two companies have been ongoing for months. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani began Excel Entertainment in 2001. Excel to partner with Universal Music The new partnership would help Universal strengthen its presence in the Indian film market. It also allows Excel to expand the scale of its productions, with several big ideas already in the pipeline. Notably, the new partnership will be formally announced soon at a press conference, where Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will also be present. Both parties refer to the collaboration as being in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to create Indian content for global audiences. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani retain creative …