Akshaye Khanna Quits Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 Over Multiple Disagreements- Report

Akshaye Khanna needs to introduction, especially after his killer performance as Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. As the action spy thriller continues to make and break box office records, Akshaye too has taken over social thanks to his intense acting skill and dance to Bahraini rapper Flipperachi’s Arabic song FA9LA. While fans are eager to see what he has to offer in the sequel of the Ranveer Singh-led espionage drama, they may likely miss his nuance performance in Drishyam 3.

As per a recent media report, Akshaye has walked out of the Ajay Devgn starrer owing to certain disagreements with the makers. Read on to know all about it.

Akshaye Khanna Quits Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3?

As reported by Bollywood Machine, Akshaye Khanna has walked out of the much-anticipated sequel – set to release on October 2, 2026, due to monetary and creative differences with the makers. The report claims Akshaye demanded a substantial hike in his remuneration following Dhurandhar’s box-office-shattering performance both domestically and overseas.

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As per the report, in addition to the financial aspect, Khanna also allegedly sought significant changes for his look as IG Tarun Ahlawat in Drishyam 3. Both the monetary and creative demands are said to have resulted in disagreements between the actor and makers, eventually prompting him to step away from the project.

However, the report also states that final negotiations are still ongoing. In it’s wake, there is no official statement from the makers, leaving fans puzzled over whether or not they will see Akshaye Khanna on Drishyam Day 2026

About Drishyam 3

Just yesterday, the makers of Drishyam 3 took to social media and shared a video announcing the release date of the film. Presented by Star Studio18, the Panorama Studios production is directed by Abhishek Pathak. The thriller is written by Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh. The film is produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak. Drishyam 3 promises to reignite and elevate the family thriller genre to a new benchmark.

The original ensemble star cast including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Rajat Kapoor are expected to reprise their roles in this edge of the seat edition with the promise of a completely new and unexpected twist in the lives of the Salgaonkars as the story moves ahead in the quintessential Drishyam timeline.

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