Did Akshaye Khanna really exit 'Drishyam 3'?
What's the story
Actor Akshaye Khanna, who recently impressed audiences with his performance in Dhurandhar, has reportedly left Drishyam 3. The decision comes after a disagreement over fees and creative differences with the production team. Bollywood Machine reported that Khanna asked for a significant hike in his fee after the success of Ranveer Singh-led Dhurandhar. He also wanted substantial changes to his on-screen appearance for Drishyam 3, which further fueled the discord.
Uncertainty looms
No official statement on Khanna's exit yet
As of now, there has been no official confirmation or statement from either Khanna or the production team regarding his exit. The possibility of a resolution through further negotiations remains open. Meanwhile, Khanna's performance in Dhurandhar has been widely praised by both viewers and critics for its intensity and convincing portrayal.
On-set insights
Khanna's dedication to 'Dhurandhar' highlighted by co-star
Aditya Uppal, Khanna's co-star in Dhurandhar, recently shared his experience working with the actor on a challenging van fight sequence. Uppal said, "There was a little hesitation at first... But once I am Omar Haider, he is Rehman Dakait for me." "Sanjay (Dutt) sir hit him and then asked us to beat him up. We ended up hitting him, that shot has been edited now, but it was quite extended."
Actor's support
Khanna's encouragement during intense scenes
Uppal further elaborated on how Khanna encouraged him during the shoot. He said, "When I hit him for the first time, obviously I was a little taken aback, I thought of doing it softly." "In fact, Akshaye sir told me, 'Tez se maaro, main gir nahi raha hu (Hit me hard, I am not falling).' When he said that the second time, then I hit him properly and went all out," Uppal added.
Upcoming release
'Dhurandhar 2' to hit theaters in March
Dhurandhar, which also stars Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi alongside Khanna, is currently enjoying commercial success. The film's sequel Dhurandhar 2 will be released in theaters on March 19.