Reportedly,over the last few days, Akshaye Khanna has been all over social media after his stellar performance in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar was widely praised. Amid the ongoing speculations old videos of stars appreciating him have surfaced, one of which shows Shah Rukh Khan attending a promotional event for Akshaye’s film Ittefaq with Sonakshi Sinha and Sidharth Malhotra. Karan Johar was also there, hosting the event. He co-produced the movie with SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment and B.R. Studios.
Karan mentioned, Akshaye has a really scary tone.
Shah Rukh Khan responded with his usual wit but also appreciated Akshaye Khanna as an actor.
Shah Rukh said, “He’s always a little off beat. He’s got a different beat that he dances to, and he (SRK) finds that interesting. He comes once in a while and creates something unfathomable. He really appreciated Akshaye as an actor. Having said that, he can also ask him why the hell are you like this?”
Ittefaq is a murder mystery, led by Sidharth and Sonakshi as two key suspects, while
Akshaye Khanna played the investigating officer.
Akshaye Khanna Craze After Dhurandhar
Aditya Dhar’s directorial venture Dhurandhar, featuring an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt, hit the big screens on December 5. Since its release, the film has been receiving glowing reviews from both critics and audiences alike. Among all the stellar performances, Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal has stood out and become a major talking point.
Akshaye plays the character of Rehman Dakait, and his intense performance has captured everyone’s attention. Social media is buzzing with praise for him, and fans can’t stop talking about how brilliantly he has brought the character to life.
Ranveer Singh takes on four of the deadliest Pakistani terrorists in the film. Ranveer Singh’s character, thought to be inspired by Major Mohit Sharma, is a work of fiction, confirmed by the Censor Board.
Meanwhile, the makers have confirmed that a sequel is on the way, teasing it in the post-credit scene of the first film. The second part will release just three months later, on March 19, 2026. The first installment had a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes.
Collaborating with Ranveer in the film are Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal.
News Edit KV Raman
