Ranveer Singh left ‘Rakshas’ without Explanation?

Ranveer Singh has reportedly annoyed the makers of Rakshas by abruptly opting out of the film.

A report had claimed that Ranveer and director Prasanth Varma decided to part ways on the project due to creative differences.

However, a source close to the makers has now claimed that it was Ranveer who walked out of Rakshas without any explanation.

The source told Times Now: “There is much speculation in the mainstream media in Mumbai over Ranveer Singh’s association with our film Rakshas.

“To set the record straight, yes Ranveer agreed to star in Rakshas and flew down to Hyderabad to shoot with us.

“It was Ranveer who pursued director Prasanth Varma. Prasanth had planned another project in Telugu after Hanu-Man.

“Seeing Ranveer’s enthusiasm, Prasanth postponed his Telugu film to work on the Hindi-Telugu film with Ranveer.”

Admitting that Ranveer’s exit from the Hindi-Telugu film is unknown, the source continued:

“Only God and Ranveer know. Ranveer flew down to shoot with us. Contrary to reports, he didn’t shoot a first-look video with us.

“He actually shot for the film for three days with us. We packed up happily. Ranveer told us he was really happy with what we had shot. We hugged him and he took a flight to Mumbai.

“The next thing we know he sends us a message saying he would not be able to do the film. No explanation was offered as to why. We were stunned.

“Making it worse was the fact that someone leaked this news to the Mumbai media.

“We would have dealt with the crisis discreetly quietly.

“In Mumbai, they like to create controversy even for unprofessional behaviour. We don’t work that way.”

The source claimed Ranveer Singh’s exit was on the advice of someone else.

“We are told he was advised to not do the film by someone close to him whom he consults on all his projects.

“If this is so, shouldn’t he have taken the advice earlier and spared us the losses and embarrassment?

“Ranveer knew he was entering a Udipi restaurant. He knew he would be served Idli-Sambhar, not Chole Bhature.”

According to the source, the makers will incorporate Ranveer’s scenes in the film in a bid to salvage any losses.

The source explained: “Actually it is not going to be that much. This is the era of artificial intelligence.

“We plan to incorporate Ranveer’s three days of shooting into the film, that is, if he decides not to do our film at all.”

“Yes, we are not blocking out discussions. We are leaving the option of his return open. Better sense may prevail.

“Those who advised him not to do our film may advise him to do it.

“But we want to ask Ranveer a question: Is this a joke? To opt out of a foolproof commitment? Is he a child who thinks he can abandon a toy when he wants?”