Akshaye Khanna became famous actor after giving two strong performance. He recent portrayal of Rahman Dakait in Dhurandhar is getting praise. Having mesmerized audiences with his acting prowess, Akshaye is now set to return to the silver screen with a string of back-to-back releases in 2026 and 2027.
Riding on the success of Dhurandha, Akshaye Khanna is now set to feature in a 'Pan-India' film. In Mahakali, he will portray the formidable negative role of 'Shukracharya'—the Guru of the demons. Although originally a Telugu film directed by Pooja Aparna Kolluru, the movie is now slated for a wide release in Hindi as well, thanks to Akshaye's immense popularity.
Following Mahakali, Akshaye's next release will be Ikka. This film marks a reunion between Akshaye and Sunny Deol after a gap of 29 years. Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, this high-octane action thriller is set to premiere directly on Netflix. The film also features Diya Mirza and Sanjeeda Sheikh in pivotal roles. After delivering a powerful performance as a lawyer in Section 375, Akshaye Khanna will once again be seen in the role of a lawyer in the courtroom drama Section 84. This film is highly likely to be released in 2026.
Why Akshaye Khanna exited Drishyam?
After his stellar performance as a police officer in Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2, everyone was convinced that Akshaye Khanna would return for the third installment as well. However, there is shocking news in store for his fans: Akshaye Khanna has opted out of Drishyam 3. According to reports, Akshaye made the decision to exit the film just five days before shooting was scheduled to begin. He reportedly experienced 'creative differences' with the producers disagreements that reportedly escalated, particularly regarding his on-screen look and the use of a wig. Jaideep Ahlawat is now likely to replace Akshay, and the film is scheduled to be released on October 2, 2026.