After Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 exit, Akshaye Khanna quits Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 amid Dhurandhar’s success? Here’s what we know
As per a report, Ranveer Singh has stepped away from Don 3, and now his Dhurandhar co-star, Akshaye Khanna also reportedly quit Drishyam 3. Drishyam 3 (Hindi) will hit cinemas on October 2, 2026.
Last Updated: 12.26 PM, Dec 24, 2025
After the blockbuster success, Dhurandhar is reportedly changing the course of Hindi cinema and influencing its actors to rethink their approach to selecting films. Recently, it was reported that Ranveer Singh has walked out of Farhan Akhtar's Don 3, after which another report claimed that Akshaye Khanna has also quit Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3.
Akshaye Khanna quits Drishyam 3
As per a report by Bollywood Machine, Akshaye Khanna has quit Ajay Devgn's upcoming film, Drishyam 3. The report mentioned that Akshaye wanted a hike in his remuneration after Dhurandhar's impressive commercial performance. Apart from the remuneration issue, Akshaye also requested significant changes in his on-screen appearance for Dhrishyam 3. This led to creative differences between him and the producers, and forced him to decide to quit. However, an official confirmation is awaited.
About Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3
Drishyam 3, starring Ajay Devgn, continues the final chapter of Vijay Salgaonkar's story, focusing on the deep psychological struggles and the consequences of covering up his past. The family faces new threats as old secrets are re-exposed, promising the ultimate mystery and resolution.
The film delves into the immense trauma that befalls the Salgaonkar family and the end of their fragile peace, exploring themes of family loyalty, justice, and the darker aspects of truth. The announcement tagline translates to "The last part is yet to come," hinting at the grand finale of Vijay's cat-and-mouse game with the law.
Drishyam 3 (Hindi) cast
The confirmed cast of Drishyam 3 is Ajay Devgn (Vijay Salgaonkar), Tabu (IG Meera Deshmukh), Shriya Saran (Nandini Salgaonkar), Rajat Kapoor (IG Tarun Rawat), Ishita Dutta (Anju), and Mrunal Jadhav (Anu).
Directed by Abhishek Pathak and written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh, Drishyam 3 (Hindi) is produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak. It is scheduled to be released on October 2, 2026.
About Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, continues to smash box office records. No new film gets a chance to stand out at the box office in front of Dhurandhar. After 19 days, the spy thriller has collected Rs. 589.50 crore in total as of now. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar had an overall 30.70% Hindi Occupancy on Tuesday, December 23.
With this collection, Dhurandhar has surpassed the Hindi collection of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan (Rs. 582.31 crore). The film has already beaten Chhaava and Kantara: Chapter 1 at the worldwide box office and became the no. 1 Indian film of 2025.
Drishyam 3 Hindi FAQs:
Q: When is Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 releasing?
A: Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 will hit cinemas on October 2, 2026.
Q: Why is Akshaye Khanna not in Drishyam 3 (Hindi)?
A: As per Bollywood Machine, Akshaye Khanna decided to quit Drishyam 3 (Hindi) due to disagreements over remuneration and creative direction.