Why Did Akshaye Khanna Opt Out Of Drishyam 3 After Dhurandhar Success? Know Here
Akshaye Khanna recently made headlines after he impressed the audience with his performance as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar.
Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna recently made headlines after he impressed the audience with his performance as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar. The actor has always maintained a low-key persona behind the scenes and is rarely seen outside of the big screen. In recent events, he has reportedly turned down the third instalment of the hit franchise Drishyam. Read to know more about it here.
Akshaye Khanna Opts Out Of Drishyam 3
According to a recent report by Bollywood Machine, Akshaye Khanna sought a big increase in his payment following the massive commercial performance of Dhuradhar. This reportedly also happened due to his creative disagreements with the production team. In addition to the increase in the fee, Khanna reportedly also requested substantial changes to his on-screen appearance, which contributed to him walking out of Drishyam 3.
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It is important to note that there has not been any official confirmation or statement from either the actor or the makers about this. Khanna, who is currently receiving major acclaim for his performance in the Aditya Dhar film, is looking for his next project. During a chat with Abhishke Pali, Aditya Uppal, who worked alongside him in Dhurandhar, revealed Akshaye’s dedication during a demanding van fight sequence. He said, “There was a little hesitation at first. He is a senior actor. But once I am Omar Haider, he is Rehman Dakait for me. No matter how much you prepare yourself, you feel the hesitation for a second.”
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Dhurandhar stars Akshaye Khanna and an ensemble cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. The sequel, Dhurandhar 2, is set to hit theatres on March 19.
First Published: December 24, 2025 12:16 PM
