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Drishyam 3 Director Recalls Akshaye Khanna's Sudden Exit 7 Days Before Shoot
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News18•22-09-2026, 09:57
Drishyam 3 Director Recalls Akshaye Khanna's Sudden Exit 7 Days Before Shoot
- •Drishyam 3 writer-director Abhishek Pathak revealed Akshaye Khanna exited the film just seven days before shooting began, causing a last-minute casting setback.
- •Pathak expressed disappointment, stating, "Ye kya tareeka hua?" (What is this way?) regarding Khanna's sudden departure.
- •Despite the challenge, Pathak decided to proceed with the original shooting schedule to avoid disrupting the cast and crew's commitments and employment for over 200 people.
- •Abhishek reworked the script, and Jaideep Ahlawat was brought in as a replacement, with the changes and casting finalized within 5-6 days.
- •Drishyam 3, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Jaideep Ahlawat, is scheduled to release on October 2.
Key Questions Answered
Akshaye Khanna exited Drishyam 3 just seven days before filming was scheduled to begin. Circumstances surrounding his departure were reported differently, with earlier reports pointing to disagreements over remuneration and creative aspects.
Jaideep Ahlawat replaced Akshaye Khanna in Drishyam 3 after director Abhishek Pathak reworked the portions originally written for Khanna's character.
Drishyam 3 is scheduled to hit theaters on October 2.
