Drishyam 3 is among the most anticipated upcoming Hindi films, but Akshaye Khanna’s exit from the project continues to remain a talking point. Director Abhishek Pathak has now opened up about the actor’s departure and the challenges it created for the team. Jaideep Ahlawat eventually stepped in with a revised role.

Abhishek Pathak on Akshaye’s exit

While speaking to Hindustan Times recently, Abhishek Pathak opened up about Akshaye’s exit and how it impacted the environment on sets. He shared, “I won’t say panic, but we were not happy with the whole idea. I thought, ‘Ye kya tareeka hua (What is this)?’”