Top Grossing Movies Of Dhurandhar Actor Akshaye Khanna!
If there is one actor who truly defines the phrase ‘quietly powerful comeback’, it has to be Akshaye Khanna. With Dhurandhar, where he plays the chilling Rehman Dakait, Akshaye is trending yet again and honestly, it feels like Akshaye Khanna 2.0 has officially arrived.
Check Out The Journey & Top Movies Of Akshaye Khanna
Add to that his brilliant turn as Aurangzeb in Chhaava earlier this year, and 2025 is shaping up to be a dream run for the actor par excellence!
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Akshaye Khanna began his journey in 1997 with Himalay Putra, and while the debut was modest, what followed was anything but. He quickly became part of some of Hindi cinema’s most loved films. From the patriotic roar of Border (1997) to the soft romantic charm of Taal (1999), and then redefining cool with Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Akshaye proved early on that he could do it all.
The early 2000s saw him effortlessly switching gears, from thrillers like Humraaz and Deewangee to full-blown comedy gold in Hungama, Tees Maar Khan and Hulchul. By the time Race rolled around, Akshaye had already built a reputation as the actor who never overdid it but always delivered.
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Then came a quieter phase. In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Akshaye stepped away from the spotlight. But when he returned in the mid-2010s, it was with sharp, meaty roles in films like Mom, Ittefaq and Section 375. This was Akshaye reinventing himself, choosing substance over stardom, and audiences loved him for it!
Post-pandemic, the box office truly welcomed him back with open arms. Drishyam 2 (2022), co-starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu, turned into a massive blockbuster and reminded everyone just how lethal Akshaye can be as an antagonist. And now there’s the dream 2025 run with Dhurandhar and Chhaava.
Top Grossing Movies Of Dhurandhar Actor Akshaye Khanna!
| Film | Year | Worldwide Box Office Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Dhurandhar | 2025 | ₹552 crore (ongoing) |
| Chhaava | 2025 | ₹797 to ₹809 crore |
| Drishyam 2 | 2022 | ₹345 crore |
| Dishoom | 2016 | ₹119 crore |
| Race | 2008 | ₹103 crore |
| Tees Maar Khan | 2010 | ₹101 crore |
Akshaye Khanna Upcoming Movies:
Beyond box office numbers, Akshaye Khanna continues to dominate pop culture. From viral memes to endlessly rewatched scenes from Dil Chahta Hai, Hungama and Tees Maar Khan, he is everywhere in the reels without even trying.
Up next, Akshaye is all set to appear in the Telugu film Mahakali and will return once again in Drishyam 3. If this phase is anything to go by, Akshaye Khanna is not just back. He is absolutely unstoppable!
