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Failed as a Hero, Yet Formidable as a Villain: This 50-Year-Old Actor Dominates Bollywood and Southern Industries
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Akshaye Khanna: From Failed Hero to Villainous King, Dominating Bollywood & South
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20-03-2026, 12:57
Akshaye Khanna: From Failed Hero to Villainous King, Dominating Bollywood & South
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Akshaye Khanna, 50, has redefined his career, excelling in negative and grey roles after an unsuccessful stint as a hero.
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His villainous role in 'Willem' propelled him into the 2000 crore club in 2025, following Shah Rukh Khan.
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He is set to debut in Telugu cinema with 'Mahakali' as Rishi Shukracharya, part of Prasanth Varma's Cinematic Universe.
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Akshaye Khanna will reunite with Sunny Deol in the action thriller 'Ikkka', playing the main antagonist, releasing on Netflix.
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Despite praise for 'Drishyam 2', his involvement in 'Drishyam 3' is uncertain due to reported fee disagreements after 'Dhurandhar's success.
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