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Did Vijay Deverakonda demand 6 caravans and 50 assistants for Ranabaali, irking his producers? His team responds

Did Vijay Deverakonda demand 6 caravans and 50 assistants for Ranabaali, irking his producers? His team responds

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A screenshot of a fake article that circulated on social media caused massive confusion online. It was claimed that Vijay Deverakonda had made unreasonable demands to his producers, Mythri Movie Makers, on the sets of Ranabaali and forced them to approach the producers’ council. However, the actor’s team issued a clarification. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna will reunite after years for Ranabaali. What did the fake article say? The ‘article’ circulated about Vijay on social media was supposedly taken from the 123Telugu website. It claimed that the actor demanded around 6 caravans and 50 assistants on the sets of Ranabaali. In fact, a fake screenshot had a headline that read: “RANABAALI : 5-6 Caravans on Sets for Hero, 40-50 Assistants, Mythri Goes to Producers Council.” Numerous trolls circulated the picture, claiming that the actor was being unreasonable. What is the truth? In reality, the website had never written such an article, nor were there any grounds for these rumours, claimed Vijay’s team. “Beware of a targeted misinformation campaign by certain individuals on X/Twitter aimed at …

Sanjeev Kapoor demanded higher pay than Akshay Kumar for MasterChef India, walked away when producers refused

Sanjeev Kapoor demanded higher pay than Akshay Kumar for MasterChef India, walked away when producers refused

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Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor remains one of the biggest names in the culinary world in India. In a recent interaction, he revealed that he was approached to judge MasterChef India when the cooking reality show was first launched in the country. However, he refused to join the show because one of his key demands was not met. Sanjeev Kapoor wanted to be paid more than Akshay Kumar. Sanjeev wanted to be paid more than Akshay Kumar Speaking to Culinary Culture, Sanjeev revealed that he demanded to be paid more than Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, even if it was by just ₹1. However, his demand was not met, which is why he refused to be a part of the show. He said, “When they first came to me, they did not meet my condition. My condition was that I should be paid more than Akshay Kumar, just one rupee more. This was the first season, and there was nobody else who could do it but me. It was quite obvious. But when they came to me, …

Dhurandhar success made Ravi Kishan’s 2013 Bhojpuri film viral: ‘Producers became crorepati’  | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar success made Ravi Kishan’s 2013 Bhojpuri film viral: ‘Producers became crorepati’  | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruJun 15, 2026 04:22 PM IST More than a decade after its release, Ravi Kishan’s 2013 Bhojpuri action film Dhurandhar: The Shooter has unexpectedly found itself back in the spotlight. The renewed interest appears to have been sparked by the massive popularity of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar franchise, prompting audiences to seek out older films with the same title. Directed by Deepak Tiwari and co-starring Sangeeta Tiwari, the 2013 film has been gaining traction online as fans searching for Ranveer’s Dhurandhar stumbled upon the Bhojpuri actioner. Clips from the film have since gone viral across social media platforms, sparking renewed interest in the long-forgotten title. Speaking at the trailer launch of Dhamaal 4 in Mumbai, Ravi Kishan expressed his surprise and delight over the film’s sudden trend. Ravi Kishan said he was pleasantly surprised by the development. “Yes, I do know. Mere zindagi mein aise dhoom dhadake hote hai! (Such explosive things happen in my life!),” he said. Drawing a contrast between the two films, Ravi noted that while Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is a large-scale …

Upasana Singh backs Shilpa Shinde: If producers can forgive her, who are we to judge?

Upasana Singh backs Shilpa Shinde: If producers can forgive her, who are we to judge?

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ctor-comedian and General Secretary of the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA), Upasana Singh comes out in support of Shilpa Shinde after the actor faces criticism for admitting that the sexual harassment allegations she made against Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain producer Sanjay Kohli nearly nine years ago were false. Speaking to us, Upasana asserts that while Shinde’s actions were undoubtedly wrong, her decision to publicly acknowledge and regret them should also be taken into account. Upasana Singh backs Shilpa Shinde: If producers can forgive her, who are we to judge? Shinde’s revelation, made recently on a podcast, sparks strong reactions from members of the television industry and organisations such as FWICE and AICWA. While many criticise the actor, Upasana has a different take. “Shilpa herself has admitted that she made a mistake. She’s not saying that she did the right thing,” says Upasana, adding, “I am not saying that filing a false sexual harassment case against the producers was the right thing to do. I don’t support that at all. But we should not look …

Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 exit row not over; Producers Guild to hold mediation with Farhan Akhtar

Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 exit row not over; Producers Guild to hold mediation with Farhan Akhtar

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Even before it shot its first frame, Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 has been mired in controversy, making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Following Ranveer Singh’s alleged abrupt exit from the film in December last year, the dispute between the actor and the filmmaker has only deepened, with multiple stakeholders getting drawn into the fallout. While the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Wednesday revoked its non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh, the Producers Guild of India simultaneously issued a strongly worded statement against last-minute withdrawals from film projects. Now, reports suggest that the Guild is once again stepping in to mediate the ongoing dispute. ‘There is always the court route’ As per a report by Mid-Day, the Guild is expected to hold another round of discussions in the coming weeks. While Vice President Manish Goswami refrained from offering a timeline, he confirmed that the body would reconvene to address the issue. The report quoted him as saying, “The Guild is yet to formally table the deal. From here, it can go two ways. …

Amid Don 3 row, Ranvir Shorey says producers cancel projects without compensating actors | Bollywood News

Amid Don 3 row, Ranvir Shorey says producers cancel projects without compensating actors | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiJun 4, 2026 09:18 AM IST The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from Don 3 appears to be taking a new turn every day. On Wednesday, the Producers Guild of India issued a strongly worded statement condemning last-minute withdrawals from film projects. While the Guild did not name any individual actor, it confirmed that it had received formal complaints, regarding actors, directors and technicians allegedly backing out of commitments shortly before the commencement of principal photography. Shortly after the statement was released, FWICE revoked its non-cooperation directive issued against Ranveer. However, the debate soon spilled onto X, where actor Ranvir Shorey criticised the Guild’s position. Reacting to the statement, Shorey wrote, “You will not believe how many times producers cancel/delay projects unilaterally without any mention of compensation for the losses to an actor.”  His remarks sparked a debate online, with several users challenging his claims. When one user referred to signing amounts and urged him to consider the broader picture, Shorey responded, “It’s hardly ever paid, or paid days before production! You’re …

Amid Don 3 row, Ranvir Shorey says producers cancel films ‘without any compensation for actors’ all the time

Amid Don 3 row, Ranvir Shorey says producers cancel films ‘without any compensation for actors’ all the time

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The Don 3 row involving Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar has snowballed into a much larger debate about the film industry’s working culture. While the Producers Guild of India recently voiced concerns over actors walking out of projects at the eleventh hour, actor Ranvir Shorey has now weighed in with a counterpoint. Ranvir Shorey’s post sparked a debate on the film industry’s working system on social media. Shifting the spotlight onto producers, Ranvir questioned what happens when projects are abruptly shelved or cancelled from their side, often without any discussion of compensation for the actors and crew members affected by the decision. Ranvir Shorey turns spotlight on producers On Wednesday, the Producers Guild of India reacted to the ongoing Don 3 row. Without naming the film or Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar, the Guild raised concerns over a growing trend of eleventh-hour walkouts by actors, directors and technicians, while urging all parties to resolve their differences through dialogue and mutual understanding. The statement was issued after the guild received formal complaints from Excel Entertainment and …

Producers Guild seeks amicable resolution between Ranveer Singh and producers

Producers Guild seeks amicable resolution between Ranveer Singh and producers

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Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 controversy is far from abating. After the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) announced at the June 3 press conference that it is withdrawing its non-cooperation directive against the actor with immediate effect, mid-day has learnt that the Producers Guild of India is stepping in again to resolve the dispute between the superstar and producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Amid Don 3 row between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar, Producers Guild raises concern over last-minute walkouts

Amid Don 3 row between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar, Producers Guild raises concern over last-minute walkouts

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As the Don 3 controversy involving Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar continues to dominate headlines, the Producers Guild of India has broken its silence with an official statement. Without naming the film or Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar, the Guild raised concerns over a growing trend of eleventh-hour walkouts by actors, directors and technicians, while urging all parties to resolve their differences through dialogue and mutual understanding. Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar are embroiled in a dispute over the film Don 3. The statement was issued after the guild received formal complaints from Excel Entertainment and Panorama Studios about walkouts just days before principal photography began. Producers Guild of India issues a statement On Wednesday, the Producers Guild of India released a statement on social media addressing the ongoing Don 3 controversy involving Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar. The statement came after reports emerged that Ranveer had sent a legal notice to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), following the organisation’s non-cooperation directive against the actor issued last week. “There have been growing …

Producers Guild of India reacts to Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3, Akshaye Khanna walking out of Drishyam 3; read here

Producers Guild of India reacts to Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3, Akshaye Khanna walking out of Drishyam 3; read here

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The dispute between actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar refuses to die down. With the FWICE earlier issuing a non-cooperative directive against Ranveer for walking out of Farhan’s Don 3 at the last minute (rumored to be withdrawing it now), the controversy reached new heights. Akshaye Khanna, Ranveer Singh And now, the Producers Guild of India (PGI) has offered their take on it. In a statement issued on Wednesday, they didn’t directly refer to the Don 3 episode, but mentioned the production house involved. They even referenced Panorama Studios, who dealt with actor Akshaye Khanna’s exit from Drishyam 3 earlier. “There have been growing instances of talent, directors, and technicians, reneging on their commitments to producers, often at the eleventh hour. We, the Producers Guild of India, have also received formal complaints from our members, Excel Entertainment Private Limited and Panorama Studios International Limited regarding these issues coming up just days before the commencement of principal photography. No member of the industry should indulge in such behavior that has, in these cases, led to …