Mumbai: Akshaye Khanna is clearly enjoying one of the strongest phases of his career. The actor has earned widespread appreciation for his calm yet commanding performance in Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh led spy drama that has emerged as a major box office success. His subtle screen presence and controlled intensity have once again reminded audiences why the actor has become one of the reliable actors of Hindi cinema.
Adding to his resurgence, Akshaye also played the main antagonist in Chhaava, another blockbuster of 2025. All the back to back success of these movies have put the actor directly back into the spotlight and have allegedly raised the demand on his work.
Fee Revision Creates Uncertainty for Drishyam 3
With his renewed popularity, it is being reported that Akshaye Khanna has revised his remuneration. According to a report by Bollywood Machine, This increase of fees could have posed challenges to Drishyam 3, which is one of the most anticipated Hindi thrillers in the pipeline.
Akshaye played a crucial role in Drishyam 2, where his character added an important new dimension to the story led by Ajay Devgn and Tabu. His acting was much acclaimed and the audience is eager to watch how his character would be incorporated into the third part of the franchise.
However, the report claims that the makers of Drishyam 3 were not fully prepared to meet the actor’s revised fee expectations. In addition to the financial deliberations, it has also been alleged that there are certain creative differences, which might have contributed to what Akshaye officially reported as his decision to withdraw out of the project.
Talks Still On, Makers Remain Hopeful
Despite the uncertainty, the situation is far from final. The same report suggests that discussions between Akshaye Khanna and the makers are still ongoing. Both sides are said to be attempting to find a common ground that is creative and business wise.
The presence of the actor would be an extra dimension to the movie, particularly, since his role was so significant in the first installment. The fans are patiently waiting to see whether the makers and the actor can work out their differences and proceed as a team.
What We Know About Drishyam 3 So Far
Drishyam 3 has already generated strong buzz. A few days ago, the filmmakers also published an announcement video with a voice-over by Ajay Devgn, which helps to hint at what people can expect in the next entry into the successful thriller series.
The film will once again feature Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Ishita Dutta in key roles. Drishyam 3 is being made simultaneously in Malayalam, with the original version expected to release first. The Hindi version will have a theatrical release on October 2, 2026, which this time is particularly significant to the franchise.
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