Drishyam 3: Jaideep Ahlawat Joins, But Not Replacing Akshaye Khanna's Role

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Moneycontrol•03-01-2026, 16:23
Drishyam 3: Jaideep Ahlawat Joins, But Not Replacing Akshaye Khanna's Role
- •Jaideep Ahlawat joins 'Drishyam 3' cast alongside Ajay Devgn and Tabu.
- •Director Abhishek Pathak confirms Ahlawat will play a new character, not replace Akshaye Khanna's previous role.
- •Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak initially stated Ahlawat would replace Khanna, calling him a "better actor."
- •Khanna's exit stemmed from a wig demand causing continuity issues for the sequel, leading to his withdrawal.
- •Akshaye Khanna remains silent on claims, celebrating 'Dhurandhar's' 1,100 crore box office success.
Why It Matters: Jaideep Ahlawat is in 'Drishyam 3' with a new role, not replacing Akshaye Khanna.
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