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Highlights

• Akshaye Khanna reportedly steps away from Drishyam 3 amid remuneration and creative disagreements
• Exit comes after a strong audience response to his role in Dhurandhar
  
• Drishyam 3, led by Ajay Devgn, is scheduled for an October 2026 release

Akshaye Khanna opts out of ‘Drishyam 3’

Akshaye Khanna has reportedly withdrawn from Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, despite earlier plans to join the third instalment of the crime thriller franchise. According to a report by Bollywood Machine, the actor’s exit stems from differences over fees and creative aspects of his character.

The report claims Khanna sought a higher remuneration following the commercial success of Dhurandhar. He is also said to have requested changes to his on-screen appearance, leading to disagreements with the makers. Talks reportedly stalled, prompting his decision to step away from the project.