Tees Maar Khan meme links Akshay Kumar to Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar success

Akshaye Khanna’s performance as Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar has drawn widespread attention online, with his entry scene and portrayal going viral on social media. Viewers and celebrities have praised the role as powerful and impactful, making it one of the most discussed performances from the film.

Tees Maar Khan meme links Akshaye Khanna and Akshay Kumar

Amid the acclaim, a light-hearted meme trend has emerged, linking Akshaye Khanna’s success to Akshay Kumar. Fans resurfaced a scene from the 2010 comedy Tees Maar Khan, in which Akshay Kumar plays a thief posing as a film director and Akshaye Khanna appears as superstar Aatish Kapoor. In the scene, Akshay’s character convinces Aatish to work with him.

As Dhurandhar gained momentum, the clip was shared widely with humorous captions suggesting that Akshay Kumar had “discovered” Akshaye Khanna’s talent years ago. One post captioned, “Thank you director saab, for giving the nation such an amazing actor,” gained traction and was repeatedly reshared with variations.



Akshay Kumar responded to the viral meme with a brief and modest comment. “Kabhi ghamand nahi kiya bhai…kabhi ghamand nahi kiya,” he wrote, matching the playful tone of the trend.

Earlier, Akshay Kumar also praised Dhurandhar after watching the film. “Watched Dhurandhar and I’m blown away. What a gripping tale and you’ve simply nailed it. We need our stories to be told in a hard-hitting way and I’m so glad the audiences are giving the film all the love it deserves,” he wrote.


Dhurandhar features Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Sanjay Dutt, among others, though Akshaye Khanna’s role has remained the focal point of online discussions. According to Sacnilk, the film has crossed Rs 200 crore net at the Indian box office. The makers have confirmed a sequel, Dhurandhar 2, which is scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.