Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Akshaye Khanna Exits Drishyam 3
Akshaye Khanna left the movie Drishyam 3 just before filming was about to start.
The director, Abhishek Pathak, and the producer, Kumar Mangat Pathak, said Akshaye wanted to wear a wig, which didn't make sense for the story.
They also mentioned that Akshaye might be thinking about doing a solo film.
Akshaye is currently doing well with his other movie, Dhurandhar.
Drishyam 3 is still planned to come out next year on October 2, 2026.
There were reports that Jaideep Ahlawat might replace Akshaye, but the director denied this and said a new character is being written.
Akshaye Khanna exited Drishyam 3 five days before filming was to begin.
Director Abhishek Pathak and producer Kumar Mangat Pathak cited a disagreement over wig usage and remuneration as reasons for the exit.
Akshaye Khanna is currently starring in the successful film Dhurandhar.
Drishyam 3 is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026.
Reports of Jaideep Ahlawat replacing Akshaye Khanna were denied by the director, who stated a new character is being written.
- Who
- Akshaye Khanna, Abhishek Pathak, Kumar Mangat Pathak
- What
- Akshaye Khanna's exit from Drishyam 3
- When
- Five days before filming was to begin
- Where
- India
- Why
- Disagreement over remuneration and wig usage
Akshaye Khanna's Perspective
Drishyam 3 Makers' Perspective
Remuneration
Akshaye Khanna's Perspective
Akshaye Khanna asked for Rs 21 crore due to his recent success in Dhurandhar and Chhaava.
Drishyam 3 Makers' Perspective
The makers negotiated his fees multiple times and denied that money was the main reason for his exit.
Wig Usage
Akshaye Khanna's Perspective
Akshaye suggested wearing a wig, which the makers were not comfortable with.
Drishyam 3 Makers' Perspective
The makers confirmed that the demand for a wig was one of the reasons for the fallout.
- Actor
- Akshaye Khanna
- Director
- Abhishek Pathak
- Producer
- Kumar Mangat Pathak
- Film
- Drishyam 3
- Release Date
- October 2, 2026
- Current Film
- Dhurandhar
- Exit Reason
- Disagreement over remuneration and wig usage
- Contract Signing
- November 2023
Sources
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