Akshaye Khanna is likely to reprise his role as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar 2. As per reports, the makers plan to explore his backstory with a special shoot, adding more depth to the character
Akshaye Khanna
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is enjoying a historic run at the box office. The film’s content has intrigued everyone, with Akshaye Khanna coming back into the spotlight. His role as the menacing Rehman Dakait has wooed all. While the first part shows his character meeting its end, audiences wondered if he would be a part of the sequel. As per recent reports, he will be reprising the role.
Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar 2
According to a new report shared by Filmfare, Dhurandhar 2 will feature Akshaye Khanna’s return, as the makers plan to reveal his backstory in the sequel. The report reads, “Our sources confirm that Akshaye Khanna will return to sets for a short one-week shoot, aimed at expanding his character’s backstory and adding more layers to his role in the next chapter of the franchise.”
In Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna plays Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait. His brief, impromptu dance to Flipperachi’s Fa9La in the film went viral on social media. Despite all the attention, the actor has remained unfazed by the spotlight.
About Dhurandhar sequel
Dhurandhar has become a rage at the box office. Domestically, the spy thriller crossed the INR 850 crore mark in India, a never-before-seen milestone in Bollywood. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the project stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal in significant roles, along with Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi.
The makers of the film officially announced that Dhurandhar 2 is slated for a grand Eid 2026 release on March 19, 2026. It will also clash with Yash’s Toxic and Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit at the box office. The sequel will delve into the backstory of Ranveer Singh’s character and explore the aftermath of Rehman Dakait’s killing. The film’s end-credit scene also hinted at a brutal face-off between Ranveer Singh and Arjun Rampal.
Akshaye Khanna’s upcoming movies
Akshaye Khanna is set to play Asuraguru Shukracharya in HanuMan fame Prasanth Varma’s upcoming superhero film, Mahakali. Directed by Puja Kolluru, Mahakali will mark Khanna’s debut in Telugu cinema.
He is also starring in Maharaj fame Siddharth P. Malhotra’s intense action thriller, Ikka, which is currently in production. Khanna is likely to play the main antagonist opposite Sunny Deol in the film. It also stars Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome, and Sanjeeda Shaikh in pivotal roles.
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