Drishyam 3 controversy: why did akshaye Khanna leave, get replaced by jaideep ahlawat?
akshaye khanna has been basking in the success of dhurandhar
post chhaava & dhurandhar success, he has hiked up his fee to ₹21 crores
he also wanted his character to wear a wig in drishyam sequel
but makers didn't agree with the fee or creative demands, hence he exited
the film’s producer, Kumar Mangat Pathak has now slammed akshaye
he criticised the actor for backing out just 10 days before the shoot
kumar confirmed Jaideep Ahlawat has now replaced Akshaye Khanna
Kumar claimed to have suffered losses due to Akshaye’s behaviour
the Drishyam 3 Maker is To Sue Akshaye Khanna After Fallout, legal action initiated
The film is slated for a Gandhi Jayanti release on October 2, 2026
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