Since its release, Dhurandhar is making waves, breaking all records at box office. Directed by Aditya Dhar with Ranveer Singh as lead, fans are going ga-ga over the film. But there is another actor who is making headlines everywhere for his performance and that is Akshaye Khanna. The actor, known for his strong screen presence, has impressed everyone once again. In the film, Akshaye plays Rehman Dakait, a powerful gang leader. His performance has become one of the main highlights of the movie.
Fans say he steals every scene
People who watched the film say Akshaye completely owns every scene he appears in. Viewers on social media are calling his performance one of the best of his career. Many edits and clips are being shared online showing how intense and gripping he is as Rehman Dakait. Fans love how naturally he plays the character, making him both scary and fascinating.
Farah Khan says he ‘deserves an oscar’
Fans went crazy when filmmaker Farah Khan also reacted. On Monday, she shared a fan-made reel on Instagram. The video mixed Akshaye’s scenes from Dhurandhar with a moment from Tees Maar Khan, where Akshay Kumar says, “Woh raha mera superstar, mera Oscar.”
Farah wrote, “Akshaye Khanna truly deserves an Oscar,” along with clapping emojis.
Akshaye’s old role goes viral again
Akshaye’s character from Tees Maar Khan, Aatish Kapoor, has become very popular with Gen Z in recent years. Even though the film got mixed reviews earlier, many scenes and dialogues from it are constantly trending on social media. His new performance in Dhurandhar has brought even more attention back to that role.
Rehman Dakait
In Dhurandhar, Akshaye plays Rehman Dakait, a gangster who rules Lyari with his cousin Uzair Baloch, played by Danish Pandor. His entry scene, set to the Arabic track “Flipperachi,” has become one of the most discussed moments from the film. Viewers have praised his expressions, body language, and overall command on screen, saying the role fits him perfectly.
What Dhurandhar is about
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is set in the late 2000s and takes inspiration from real events. Ranveer Singh plays Hamza, an Indian spy who joins Rehman Dakait’s gang to break it from the inside. He also passes information to Indian intelligence about the gang’s connection with the ISI. The film also stars R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi.
Strong audience response
Even though critics gave mixed reviews, the audience reaction has been very positive. People are praising the acting, the background score, and the action scenes. The movie collected Rs 158 crore worldwide within four days of releasing, showing strong word-of-mouth.
For most viewers, Akshaye Khanna stands out as the biggest strength of the film. Fans say he brings Rehman Dakait to life in a way only he can.