Akshaye Khanna is currently basking in the success of his recent release Dhurandhar. His role as Rehman Dakait has wooed audiences and even got them grooving to Flipperachi’s FA9LA. The actor has several projects in his kitty, including Drishyam 3. However, reports are rife that he has walked out of Ajay Devgn’s thriller over creative and remuneration differences.
Akshaye Khanna quits Drishyam 3?
According to a report by Bollywood Machine, the actor has walked out of the much-anticipated sequel due to a combination of monetary and creative differences with the makers. Akshaye demanded a substantial hike in his remuneration following the phenomenal box-office performance of Dhurandhar. In addition to the financial aspect, the actor also allegedly sought significant changes to his on-screen look for Drishyam 3. These demands are said to have led to disagreements, eventually prompting him to step away from the project.
These reports come days after makers officially announced Drishyam 3, sharing that the film is all set to release on October 2. The original ensemble star cast, including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, and other celebrated actors, returns for this edge-of-the-seat edition. As per reports, makers are planning to release the Malayalam version and Hindi film simultaneously to avoid spoilers.
About Dhurandhar
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. The spy action thriller continues its stellar run at the box office, having already crossed the Rs 800 crore mark globally. The film sheds light on Operation Lyari and events behind the Mumbai attacks.
Meanwhile, Dhurandhar’s second part will be released in theatres on March 19, 2026. The first part of the film was 3 hours and 35 minutes long.
Akshaye Khanna’s upcoming movies
Akshaye Khanna is set to play Asuraguru Shukracharya in HanuMan fame Prasanth Varma`s upcoming superhero film, Mahakali. Directed by Puja Kolluru and produced by RKD Studios, Mahakali will mark Khanna`s debut in Telugu cinema. Akshaye Khanna is also starring in a film headlined by Sunny Deol. Said to be an intense action thriller, the movie is reportedly titled Ikka. It is currently in production. Maharaj fame Siddharth P. Malhotra is helming the project.
