Akshaye Khanna’s Anti-Hero Comeback: Dhurandhar Marks His Big Return After Chhava

Among Bollywood actors, Akshaye Khanna is one such name that has become a buzzword now.

And this is all because of his back-to-back powerpuff roles in films like Chhava as Aurangzeb, and now blockbuster Dhurandhar.

His role as Rehman Dakait and dance moves are becoming viral on social media. Not just fans, but people from the Indian film fraternity are also praising his performance.

Farah Khan to Ranveer Singh: Bollywood Rallies Behind Akshaye Khanna's Career Resurgence"

Farah Khan is one example. She publicly stated that after seeing Akshaye in Dhurandhar, he truly deserves an Oscar award.

Actress Amisha Patel, who worked with Khanna in Humraaz, also praised his performance and shared an old photo of her with him at a dinner table on Instagram.

Actor Ranveer Singh, the co-star in Dhurandhar, met the actor first time during a roundtable. It was the time when Ranveer’s energy contrasted well with Akshaye’s introverted nature.

During the conversation, Ranveer mentioned he liked the role of Akshaye’s Sid character in Dil Chahta Hai (2001), which still holds importance among audiences.

A fan has also declared the year 2025 the year of Akshay Khanna. With such craze, it is clear that Akshaye has bounced back with his charm and acting style.

An Underrated Actor With Sharp Screen Presence

Akshaye Khanna has always carried a distinctive acting style and sharp screen presence.

Over the years, he has delivered some memorable performances in movies. The actor made his debut with Himalaya Putra, directed by his late father Vinod Khanna.

Afterwards, he appeared in numerous films. But some of his noteworthy performances include films such as

• Border
• Aa Ab Laut Chalein
• Taal
• Dil Chahta Hai
• Gandhi My Father
• Hungama
• Humraaz
• Race
• Hulchul
• Dishoom
• Ittefaq
• Drishyam 2
• Section 375

Besides essaying romantic and humour-driven roles, Akshaye excelled in negative characters in films like Humraaz, Dishoom, Chhava and now the highest-grosser movie Dhurandhar.

After impressing audiences in Chhava with his portrayal of the cruel Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, he made a powerful anti-hero comeback in Dhurandhar as Rehman Dakait.

With such strong roles, Akshaye has created a massive fanbase. Akshya’s shift from rom-com roles to intense antagonist portrayals is commendable.

Is Akshay’s Viral Dhurandhar Dance Inspired by His Father Vinod Khanna’s Old Video?

Akshaye Khanna’s recent film Dhurandhar is the highest-grossing film in 2025 at the box office.

On the worldwide front, the movie has grossed over 220 to 225 crore and can still rise further.

Now, drawing your attention to Akshaye’s famous entry dance song to the Flipperachi’s Arabic track FA9LA has stolen the spotlight from other co-stars.

The actor looks dapper in a black suit and is garnering attention with his dance moves and dimpled smile.

Interestingly, an old video of Vinod Khanna dancing with actress Rekha and former Prime Minister Imran Khan is resurfacing online.

It is said to be from a charity event in Lahore, 1989. Fans have pointed out the similarity in the dance moves, which inspired Akshaye to follow in his father’s footsteps in Dhurandhar.

4 Upcoming Films of Akshaye Khanna in 2026

A recently released poster shows Akshaye Khanna as Guru Shukracharya. It is from a movie, Mahakali. His other 3 upcoming ventures for 2026 release would be

• Dhurandhar 2

Akshay Khanna will reprise his antagonist role of Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar 2, which is expected to release on March 19, 2026.

• Drishyam 3

After Drishyam 2, Akshaye will return as IG Tarun Ahlawat in Drishyam 3. This will be the third instalment of the Drishyam franchise.

• Ikka

Although in production, Ikka is an action thriller movie. It will star Dhurandhar actor with Sunny Deol. It will directly stream on Netflix.

FAQs

Q: Akshaye Khanna is the son of which actor?

A: Akshaye Khanna is the son of late actor Vinod Khanna.

Q: Which are the best movies of Akshaye Khanna?

A: Some of the best movies of Akshaye Khanna include Border, Aa Ab Laut Chalein, Humraaz, Hungama, Hulchul, Mere Baap Pehle Aap, Chhava, and Dhurandhar.

Q: In how many films Akshaye has played villain?

A: Akshaye has played villain in Humraaz, Race, Mom, Dishoom, Chhava, and Dhurandhar.

Q: What was the role of Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar?

A: Akshaye Khanna played the role of Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar. He plays a fearless and reputed Balochi rebel.

Q: Will Akshaye Khanna return in Dhurandhar 2?

A: Yes, Akshaye Khanna will return as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar 2. The sequel is expected to hit screens on March 19, 2026.

Q: Which is the viral dance song of Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar?

A: The popular viral dance song featuring Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar is an FA9LA. This  Arabic track is sung by Bahrainian rapper Flipperachi.

Q: What are the upcoming movies of Akshaye Khanna?

A: The upcoming movies of Akshaye Khanna are Dhurandhar 2, Mahakali, Drishyam 3, and Ikka (in production now)

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