Will Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait make a surprise return in Dhurandhar 2? Here's what we know
Akshaye Khanna received a phenomenal response from fans for his Rehman Dakait role in Dhurandhar, but his character died in part 1. Now, a report claimed that Rehman can return in Dhurandhar Part 2.
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Last Updated: 05.04 PM, Jan 14, 2026
Akshaye Khanna's portrayal of Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar received overwhelmingly positive responses, with audiences and critics praising his intense, scene-stealing performance, especially the FA9LA song sequence, sparking viral memes, fan edits, and widespread discussion on social media. In the film, however, Rehman met his end when Hamza (Ranveer Singh) lured him into a trap with SP Aslam (Sanjay Dutt), resulting in his death. Now, recent reports suggest that Rehman could make a return in Dhurandhar Part 2.
Will Akshaye Khanna's Rehman Dakait return in Dhurandhar Part 2?
Filmfare reported that Dhurandhar Part 2 might feature Rehman Dakait's backstory. The portal shared, "Our sources confirm that Akshaye Khanna will return to sets for a short one-week shoot, aimed at expanding his character’s backstory and adding more layers to his role in the next chapter of the franchise."
What's the plot of Dhurandhar?
Dhurandhar (2025) is a Hindi spy-action thriller about Indian RAW agent Hamza (Ranveer Singh) going undercover in Karachi's criminal underworld to dismantle terror networks linked to India.
After major terrorist attacks in India, India's intelligence agency (RAW) launched "Operation Dhurandhar" to tackle terrorist rings within the Lyari underworld in Pakistan. Ranveer Singh's character Hamza infiltrates this dangerous territory, crossing the boundaries of the infamous Lyari gang and posing as a Pakistani. Hamza works to dismantle terror operations from within while facing ISI officer Major Iqbal (Arjun Rampal) and dealing with the brutal world of gangsters like Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna).
The film explores espionage, betrayal, patriotism, moral dilemmas, and the high personal cost of covert operations, blending psychological depth with realistic action.
How much did Dhurandhar earn at the box office?
It's been 40 days since Dhurandhar hit cinemas, and the film is still going strong at the box office. It became the highest-grossing Indian film in a single language. After 40 days, Dhurandhar minted Rs. 810.6 crore at the box office and Rs. 1265.50 crore at the worldwide box office.
Dhurandhar FAQs
Q: Is Dhurandhar Part 2 releasing?
A: Dhurandhar Part 2 will hit cinemas on March 19, 2026.
Q: Did Dhurandhar beat Pushpa 2?
A: Yes. Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has become the highest-earning Hindi film with over Rs 831 crore collection in India, surpassing the Hindi version of Allu Arjun’s 2023 blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule (Rs 830 crore in Hindi).
Q: Where to watch Dhurandhar?
A: Dhurandhar will be released on Netflix on January 30, 2026, as per the 8-week OTT release window rule.