Akshaye Khanna Dominates the Screen: His ‘Rehman Dacoit’ in Dhurandhar Draws “Oscar-Worthy” Praise
Akshaye Khanna Dominates the Screen: His ‘Rehman Dacoit’ in Dhurandhar Draws “Oscar-Worthy” Praise
Dhurandhar has been on a strong box-office run since its release on 5 December. With a star-studded cast featuring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and R. Madhavan, the film opened impressively. Yet one performance has risen above all expectations: Akshaye Khanna’s.
Following his impactful negative role in Chhava, Akshaye once again delivers a powerful portrayal that has captured audience attention. His character, Rehman Dacoit, becomes so commanding on screen that he often overshadows the hero himself. Viewers leaving theatres have been unanimous in their admiration, and social media is filled with praise, edits and discussions centered around him.
Industry response has been equally strong. Filmmaker Farah Khan openly appreciated the film, applauded director Aditya Dhar’s execution, and highlighted Akshaye as the true standout. She posted a clip of his much-talked-about entry on Instagram, describing his performance as extraordinary and even saying that Akshaye Khanna deserves an Oscar for it.
His entry scene, featured during a gripping song sequence, has gone viral across social platforms. The song is trending, fan edits are everywhere, and his presence in that moment has become one of the film’s most replayed highlights.
When Is Dhurandhar Part 2 Releasing?
The ending of Dhurandhar clearly hints at a continuation of the story. According to current reports, Dhurandhar Part 2 is expected to release in theatres on 19 March 2026. Audiences are already looking forward to what the next chapter will bring.
