The casting of the third part of the iconic Don franchise has been a subject of intense discussion recently. After weeks of uncertainty around Ranveer Singh’s sudden exit from Don 3, it seems the dispute between him and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment has finally reached a peaceful conclusion.

The situation took an unexpected turn a few weeks ago when Ranveer exited the project. After this, reports emerged that Excel Entertainment had demanded damages from him for the sudden change in plans. While several industry authorities were reportedly involved to help mediate the situation, the matter has now been resolved through a fair and graceful settlement.

According to reports from the Free Press Journal, Ranveer has taken steps to compensate the production house for his exit. He has reportedly returned his entire signing amount for the film, which was estimated to be around Rs 10 crore.

However, the settlement goes beyond just the return of the initial fee. To further compensate Excel Entertainment for the exit, Ranveer has reportedly offered the production house a stake in his next project, which is tentatively titled Pralay.

While the exact details of this stake remain private, sources suggest that the specific percentage has not been disclosed because the logistics of Pralay, including its final budget and filming schedule are still being finalised.

A source commented on the development, saying, “Ranveer has gracefully agreed to return his signing amount, which was reportedly around Rs 10 crore. To further compensate Excel, he has reportedly agreed to give them a stake in his next film, tentatively being referred to as Pralay.”

The source further added that Ranveer’s approach has been appreciated within the industry, mentioning, “However, just the fact that Ranveer has shown so much grace is good enough to make him a fair player in the industry. Like they say in fairy tales, all is well that ends well.”

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Fans of the Citadel franchise have a reason to celebrate. The wait for the next season is nearly over, as Prime Video has officially announced the return of its global franchise. On Tuesday, the platform released an action-packed trailer for the second season, confirming that the spy series starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden will premiere on May 6.

The series continues the story of elite operatives Mason Kane, played by Richard Madden, and Nadia Sinh, played by Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Alongside them is Bernard Orlick, played by Stanley Tucci. All three are former members of Citadel, a legendary independent spy agency that was destroyed by Manticore, a ruthless and secretive network backed by the world’s most powerful families.

According to a press note about the new season’s plot, the stakes have never been higher. It read, “When a terrifying new threat emerges, “the three are pulled back into action. Now they must recruit an unlikely team of skilled new operatives and launch a globe-spanning mission to stop a conspiracy that could reshape humanity.”

The upcoming season will see many familiar faces returning to the screen. Apart from the lead trio, Lesley Manville and Ashleigh Cummings are set to reprise their roles. The makers have also expanded its ensemble cast for the second season. Joining the mission are Jack Reynor as Hutch, Matt Berry as Franke Sharpe, and Lina El Arabi as Celine. Other notable additions to the cast include Merle Dandridge, Gabriel Leone, and Rayna Vallandingham.

Citadel is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO. The executive production team remains a powerhouse, featuring Anthony Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, and Scott Nemes for AGBO. David Weil returns to serve as the showrunner, director, and executive producer. Joe Russo and Greg Yaitanes are also on board as directors and executive producers for the new season.

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Fans of Ram Charan breathed a sigh of relief after director Buchi Babu Sana shared an update regarding his upcoming film, Peddi. The pan-Indian project has finally entered its final filming phase. This last leg is a brief six-day schedule dedicated to shooting a foot-tapping special song. While the inclusion of a popular actress for this musical number is a foregone conclusion, her identity remains a secret for now.

The announcement was accompanied by a new photograph featuring the director alongside Ram Charan. This image is noteworthy as it marks the actor’s second appearance since late March 2026. Charan recently underwent a minor medical procedure for an eyelid injury sustained during an intense action sequence.

The film was supposed to be released on April 30 but has since been pushed to June. Many industry insiders suggest that slow-paced VFX work or other complex post-production requirements caused this delay. Now that the final song is being filmed, it is possible that the release date will be made official in the first half of May.

Peddi features Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. Academy Award winner AR Rahman is composing the soundtrack, marking a first for a Ram Charan film. Promotional material has already set expectations high across social media. A recently released teaser image showcased Ram Charan in an incredibly bulky, rugged avatar. This physical transformation for the part of a wrestler (though he plays a cricketer otherwise) surprised fans and hinted at a gritty, raw performance. The actor was last seen in Game Changer, a Sankranthi 2025 release.

Meanwhile, rumour mills continue to speculate about the actress who will be dancing alongside Ram Charan in the ‘special song’. While Mrunal Thakur’s name has been mentioned prominently, it has also been suggested this week that Shruti Haasan is on board. She is expected to join the sets very soon.

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