After Dhurandhar Rehman Dakait's success, Akshaye Khanna reportedly exits Drishyam 3: What went wrong?

Actor Akshaye Khanna, who recently earned widespread praise for his performance in Dhurandhar, is reportedly no longer part of Drishyam 3. According to a report by Pinkvilla, the actor has chosen to exit the project due to differences with the production team regarding remuneration and creative aspects. While the news has sparked significant discussion, neither Akshaye Khanna nor the filmmakers has issued any official confirmation so far.

Apart from remuneration-related issues, the report also indicates that creative differences contributed to the actor’s decision. Akshaye is reportedly keen on making significant changes to his on-screen look in Drishyam 3, a request that did not align with the filmmakers’ creative vision. These factors are believed to have collectively resulted in his reported exit from the project. However, sources suggest that discussions have not been completely ruled out, and there is still a possibility that talks may resume at a later stage.

Details about Drishyam 3

The movie is being directed by Abhishek Pathak. The cast includes Ajay Devgan in the lead role, Vijay Salgaonkar. Other cast includes Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Ishita Dutta.

Drishyam 3 Release Date
The film is set to release in theatres on October 2, 2026.

Meanwhile, Akshaye Khanna is enjoying the success of Dhurandhar, where his performance received widespread appreciation. The film also stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi.

Dhurandhar 2
The sequel to the much-acclaimed film is scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.