Ram Gopal Varma backs Ranveer Singh in 'Don 3' controversy
The ongoing developments surrounding Ranveer Singh and the upcoming film 'Don 3' continue to generate significant discussion within the film industry. What initially seemed like a casting-related issue has now evolved into a broader controversy, drawing comments from various industry figures. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has now shared his views on the matter, publicly extending support to Ranveer Singh and strongly criticizing the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) for its recent move against the actor.
Ram Gopal Varma reacts to FWICE decision
Ram Gopal Varma took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted a lengthy note questioning the authority of FWICE. He expressed strong disagreement with the organization's decision to issue a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh. Varma suggested that such actions may not carry long-term significance and argued that the organization was attempting to maintain its influence amid changing industry dynamics. In his post, he wrote, "FWICE is neither a court of legal justice nor a government-authorised regulatory body, and at best it’s a kangaroo court, which by definition pretends to deliver justice, but in actual fact it disregards established legal rule, due process and impartiality. That is because the verdict is often decided in advance by a group of a specific agenda oriented people meeting privately including actors who are scared shitless with the mega success of @RanveerOfficial in Dhurandhar."
Ram Gopal Varma speaks about Ranveer Singh's position
The filmmaker also shared his opinion regarding Ranveer Singh's standing within the industry. According to Varma, the issue should ideally remain between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar, the producer of 'Don 3', and should not have escalated into a wider industry debate. He stated that the actor continues to have strong market value and support within the industry. "Here we arrive at the main point that everyone in their heart knows including the disputing company, and for that matter even FWICE, that if @RanveerOfficial simply nods a yes, there will be a one kilometre long queue of producers outside his house tomorrow morning with cheques ready," Varma wrote.
RGV highlights the role of stars in the industry
Continuing his remarks, Ram Gopal Varma also discussed the role of actors in sustaining the film industry and creating employment opportunities. He emphasized that stars like Ranveer Singh are the ones who drive ticket sales and generate work for thousands of industry workers. "It is stars like @RanveerOfficial who sell tickets at the theatres and not FWICE. It is stars like @RanveerOfficial who create employment to those lakhs of FWICE workers and not FWICE. It is only because stars like @RanveerOfficial exist, that the industry exists, and also the FWICE exists. So in a summation, here is my unsolicited advise to all concerned: Let’s not poke our unwanted noses into a civil dispute between 2 parties," he concluded.
This latest development adds another layer to the ongoing controversy surrounding the casting of 'Don 3', which had earlier seen FWICE issuing a non-cooperation notice against Ranveer Singh. The actor has not yet publicly responded to the directive, but the support from a veteran filmmaker like Ram Gopal Varma underscores the divided opinions within the industry.
