Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Priyadarshan Defends Akshaye Khanna Amid Drishyam 3 Controversy
Akshaye Khanna is a famous actor who has been in the news for two big reasons.
First, people loved his acting in a movie called Dhurandhar.
But then, he left another movie, Drishyam 3, just before it was going to start filming.
The producer, Kumar Mangat Pathak, said Akshaye was excited about the project but suddenly stopped talking to them.
They even had a disagreement about the hairstyle of his character.
Meanwhile, director Priyadarshan, who has worked with Akshaye before, said everyone warned him that Akshaye was difficult to work with.
But Priyadarshan said Akshaye was actually very cooperative and easy to work with.
He even said they never had any bad moments together.
So, while there's some drama around Akshaye leaving Drishyam 3, Priyadarshan is standing up for him and saying he's a great actor to work with.
Akshaye Khanna received praise for his performance in Dhurandhar but faced criticism for leaving Drishyam 3.
Director Priyadarshan defended Akshaye, stating he was cooperative and easy to work with despite initial warnings.
Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak revealed Akshaye left Drishyam 3 just before filming was to start.
Disagreements over contract terms and the hairstyle of Akshaye's character contributed to his exit.
Priyadarshan and Akshaye have worked together on multiple films without any issues.
- Who
- Akshaye Khanna, Priyadarshan, Kumar Mangat Pathak
- What
- Controversy over Akshaye Khanna's exit from Drishyam 3 and Priyadarshan's defense of him
- When
- Recent, specific dates not mentioned
- Where
- India, film industry
- Why
- Disagreements over contract terms and character details
- Actor
- Akshaye Khanna
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Film
- Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
- Producer
- Kumar Mangat Pathak
- Studio
- Panorama Studios
- Controversial Film
- Drishyam 3
- Akshaye's Character
- IG Tarun Ahlawat