Akshaye Khanna's Exit From Drishyam 3 Could be Due to Creative Differences

Mumbai, Dec 24, 2025: Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna is enjoying the success of his recent film Dhurandhar. His role as Karachi gangster Rehman Dakait received a lot of praise and created strong buzz online.

Industry reports indicate that Akshaye Khanna has stepped away from Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3. According to a report by the X (formerly Twitter) page Bollywood Machine, he decided to leave the project due to compensation and creative issues with the makers. More details about the matter are yet to be known.

Akshaye Khanna has reportedly stepped away from Drishyam 3

As per reports, the decision was not only due to monetary issues, but also because of creative differences. The actor had asked for major changes to his on-screen look in the film, which did not match with the makers’ plans. This is said to be one of the reasons behind his exit.

So far, neither Akshaye Khanna nor the film’s team has made any official statement. In Drishyam 2, Akshaye played the role of IGP Tarun Ahlawat, which was well received by the audience.

Akshaye Khanna’s Role in Dhurandhar

Akshaye Khanna played the role of Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. His performance was praised by fans and critics. The spy thriller is doing very well at the box office. The film has earned Rs 589.50 crore in India and Rs 876.5 crore worldwide, and is close to the Rs 600 crore mark in India.

About Drishyam 3

The makers of the Drishyam franchise recently released the film’s promo along with its release date. The promo shows a troubled Vijay Salgaonkar, played by Ajay Devgn, trying to protect his family using the knowledge he gained from watching movies.

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