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Akshaye Khanna Exits 'Drishyam 3' 7 Days Before Shoot; Director Reveals Last-Minute Script Changes.
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News18•21-09-2026, 17:14
Akshaye Khanna Exits 'Drishyam 3' 7 Days Before Shoot; Director Reveals Last-Minute Script Changes.
- •Akshaye Khanna reportedly left 'Drishyam 3' just 7 days before shooting, causing a major setback for the filmmakers.
- •Director Abhishek Pathak revealed the team was saddened by Khanna's departure, necessitating last-minute script rewrites.
- •Khanna's exit was attributed to creative and financial differences with the production.
- •Jaideep Ahlawat was cast as a replacement, and the script was quickly adapted to suit his character.
- •Pathak decided against canceling the shoot to protect the livelihoods of 200 crew members and maintain production schedules.
Key Questions Answered
Akshaye Khanna left the film just seven days before shooting was scheduled to begin due to creative and financial differences with the makers, which created a sudden challenge for the production team.
Jaideep Ahlawat was cast in the film to replace Akshaye Khanna after the makers made last-minute adjustments to the script and character role to fit the new actor within just a few days.
Drishyam 3 is scheduled to release in theaters on October 2, 2026, featuring a star-studded cast including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Jaideep Ahlawat.
