Akshaye Khanna To Return In Dhurandhar 2?
When Dhurandhar hit theatres, it did not just roar, it absolutely exploded. Ranveer Singh led the charge, but let’s be honest, Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait quietly walked away with half the internet.
Akshaye Khanna To Return In Dhurandhar 2?
From memes to reels to endless fan edits, Akshaye’s Rehman Dakait became that character everyone kept talking about long after the credits rolled. Akshaye’s portrayal of the Pakistani gangster was intense, unpredictable and weirdly charismatic.
The spontaneous dance sequence on Flipperachi’s Fa9La? Instant reel material. Many fans even felt Akshaye completely overshadowed Ranveer’s Hamza, a rare and impressive feat in a full-blown commercial blockbuster.
Now here’s where things get exciting.
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Although Dhurandhar ended with Hamza killing Rehman Dakait, Filmfare reports that Akshaye Khanna is set to return for Dhurandhar 2. Before you panic about logic, this comeback is reportedly for a short one-week shoot, focused on expanding Rehman’s backstory. Think flashbacks, deeper layers and more insight into the man who became one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic villains in recent years.
And honestly, who is complaining?
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Dhurandhar Becomes The Highest-Grossing Hindi Film Of All Time
The numbers alone explain why the franchise is going all out. Dhurandhar smashed records with a staggering ₹1,302.98 crore global box office collection, officially making it the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. Naturally, the sequel is arriving bigger, louder and wider.
The makers have confirmed Dhurandhar 2 for a grand Eid 2026 release on March 19, 2026. Even better, the film will release simultaneously in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, responding to massive demand from South audiences.
Currently in post-production, Dhurandhar 2 is already being called the most anticipated Indian film of 2026. With Ranveer returning, Akshaye making a powerful comeback and the scale going full pan-India, one thing is clear. Eid 2026 just got a whole lot more Dhurandhar.
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