Ranveer Singh threat: Dhurandhar star and Deepika Padukone tighten security amid extortion demands, police suspects Lawrence Bishnoi
After the Don 3 row with Farhan Akhtar and his production house, Ranveer Singh has been embroiled in another crisis as he received threat messages demanding a huge ransom.
Ranveer Singh with wife Deepika Padukone
Last Updated: 09.58 AM, Feb 11, 2026
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have tightened security at their Mumbai residence after the Dhurandhar star received multiple threatening messages on his WhatsApp. After the Don 3 row with Farhan Akhtar and his production house, Ranveer Singh has been embroiled in another crisis. Fans are now worried about Ranveer Singh after several armed guards were witnessed near his residential area. The police have already begun an investigation on the matter and allegedly suspect the Lawrence Bishnoi gang is behind the threatening voice notes. Here’s everything that we know about Ranveer Singh’s extortion case.
Why is Ranveer Singh getting threat messages?
Ranveer Singh received threatening voice notes on late Tuesday from an unknown sender, who demanded a huge ransom. After the extortion demand, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s house upped their security and deployed some armed forces outside their residential area. As police investigate the matter, reports have surfaced that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been connected with the threats.
Bollywood actors often get entangled in unwanted controversies and rivalries. After Salman Khan and Rohit Shetty’s firing incidents outside their homes, the Dhurandhar star has become a new target for the blackmailers. For the unversed, Ranveer Singh has received a threatening voice note, in which the unknown blackmailer demanded Rs 10 crore from the actor. Following the threats, six armed personnel were deployed at Ranveer and Deepika’s residence.
According to PTI, police suspect the connection of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang behind the threats. The Mumbai police crime branch has filed a report in the matter and kickstarted a deeper probe to catch the perpetrator. The report further claimed that law enforcement agencies are trying to identify the culprits with digital footprints.
Why Ranveer Singh had a fallout with Don 3 makers?
Ranveer Singh had an ugly fallout with Don 3 makers after his alleged exit from the acclaimed franchise. This came after the magnificent success of Dhurandhar as the actor stepped out of the film. Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment then had a major clash with Ranveer Singh and sought a huge compensation of Rs 40 crore.
Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is currently gearing up for his most-awaited film, Dhurandhar 2. Titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the action-packed thriller features Ranveer Singh’s return as Hamza Ali Mazari. After the massive theatrical run of Dhurandhar, which shattered records of several blockbusters, fans are eagerly eyeing the upcoming sequel. Dhurandhar: The Revenge will hit the screens on March 19, 2026.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge FAQs:
Q: When will Dhurandhar: The Revenge release in theatre?
A: Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is slated to hit the screens on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid.
Q. Who returns in Dhurandhar: The Revenge?
A. Dhurandhar: The Revenge marks Ranveer Singh's return as the secret spy Hamza alongside Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun.