Akshaye Khanna's brother hasn't yet watched mega-hit Dhurandhar. What's the reason?

Dhurandhar has entered day 30 at the box office and is currently going strong amid major releases. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film features Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Arjun Rampal in lead roles. But what has stood out the most for audiences is Akshaye Khanna’s screen presence and commanding performance. More than a month after its release, praise for the actor continues to pour in. Amid all the buzz, a surprising revelation recently caught attention, Akshaye Khanna’s brother Rahul Khanna has still not watched the film.

How Akshaye Khanna's brother reacted to Dhurandhar?

During a conversation with Mid-Day, Rahul Khanna shared that he hasn’t yet seen Dhurandhar, despite its huge success and the appreciation Akshaye is receiving from all quarters. Explaining the reason, Rahul said he is waiting for a special moment. Rather than watching the film on his own, he prefers to experience it with his brother. According to him, it feels more meaningful to watch such an important film together, making it a personal rather than professional choice.



Rahul also spoke about Akshaye’s screen presence in a light-hearted manner. He jokingly remarked that whatever Akshaye wears suits him well, adding that he is confident his brother looks impressive in the film. Though he hasn’t seen Dhurandhar yet, Rahul made it clear that he is well aware of the love Akshaye’s performance is receiving and seems proud of the appreciation coming his way.

Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal of Rehman Dakait has been one of the biggest talking points of Dhurandhar. Critics and audiences alike have singled out his restrained yet powerful acting as one of the film’s highlights. Many have described his role as a perfect mix of style, intensity, and maturity, something Akshaye is known for but has elevated further in this film.

The bond between the Khanna brothers has often stayed away from public glare, but Akshaye has spoken about it in the past. In an old interview with TOI, the actor had explained that his relationship with Rahul developed naturally, without any pressure from their parents.

He had said that their bond was independent and evolved over time, adding that as family circles grow smaller with age, siblings tend to hold on to each other even more. The statement offered a glimpse into their quiet but strong connection.

More about Dhurandhar

Meanwhile, Dhurandhar continues to dominate the box office. Despite a slight slowdown in collections after the initial weeks, the film remains steady. Globally, the film has already crossed major milestones and has reportedly surpassed the lifetime earnings of films like Jawan and Pathaan.


With its worldwide collection now eyeing to cross Rs 1300 crore mark, Dhurandhar has surpassed record held by KGF: Chapter 2 at Rs 1,215 crore. According the report by Sacnilk.com, the movie overperformed the elite club of top-grossing Indian films alongside Dangal, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Padmaavat and Baahubali 2.