US EditionJaideep Ahlawat Replaces Akshaye Khanna in ‘Drishyam 3’; Legal Notice Sent to ‘Dhurandhar’ Star
Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak issued a legal notice after Akshaye Khanna refused to act via text, disrupting the shoot and causing losses, leading to recasting with Jaideep Ahlawat.
- On Saturday, film producer Kumar Mangat Pathak said Panorama Studios issued a legal notice to Akshaye Khanna after he refused the role via text, and Jaideep Ahlawat was signed Friday to replace him.
- The team had signed an agreement last month with Akshaye Khanna, actor, after negotiating his fee thrice and paying an advance, with the deal finalized at his Alibaug farmhouse.
- Khanna then messaged that he wouldn't do the film, and producers say his unresponsiveness a day or two before Dhurandhar's release forced them to pursue legal action.
- With a release set for October 2, 2026, producers say work on Khanna's look and costumes and principal filming began from December 18 at YRF Studios.
- Mangat Pathak called the chain of events disappointing and noted prior smooth collaborations with Akshaye Khanna on Aakrosh and Section 375, adding the success of Dhurandhar changed Khanna's visibility and behaviour.
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Drishyam 3 producer sends legal notice to Akshaye Khanna: Success went to his head
Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak confirmed Jaideep Ahlawat has taken over Akshaye Khanna's role in Drishyam 3. He accused the Dhurandhar actor of unprofessional conduct and confirmed sending him a legal notice.
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