Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Akshaye Khanna Returns for Dhurandhar 2
Akshaye Khanna, who played the role of Rehman Dakait in the movie Dhurandhar, will be returning for the sequel, Dhurandhar 2.
His character appeared to die in the first part, but due to massive fan demand and his highly acclaimed performance, the makers have decided to bring him back.
Khanna will join the sets for a one-week shoot to expand his character's backstory through flashbacks.
His performance and the viral dance moment to Flipperachi’s Fa9la made Rehman Dakait a pop-culture phenomenon.
The movie is directed by Aditya Dhar and has been a big hit at the box office.
The sequel is set to release on March 19.
Akshaye Khanna will return for Dhurandhar 2 despite his character's apparent death in the first part.
He will join the sets for a one-week shoot to expand his character's backstory through flashbacks.
Khanna's performance as Rehman Dakait in the first part was highly acclaimed and became a pop-culture phenomenon.
The sequel aims to explore Rehman's past and the choices that made him such a magnetic figure.
Dhurandhar 2 is set for a March 19 release.
- Who
- Akshaye Khanna
- What
- Returning for Dhurandhar 2
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Due to fan demand and to explore his character's backstory
Fan Demand
Creative Decision
Rehman Dakait's Popularity
Fan Demand
Fans demanded more of Rehman Dakait due to his viral dance moment and cold, controlled performance.
Creative Decision
Director Aditya Dhar decided to explore Rehman's backstory to add depth to the character.
- Movie
- Dhurandhar 2
- Actor
- Akshaye Khanna
- Character
- Rehman Dakait
- Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Shoot Duration
- One week
- Purpose
- Expanding character backstory
- Release Date
- March 19
