Akshaye Khanna Returns in Style – This Time as the Villain in Dhurandhar
After impressing audiences with his intense portrayal of Aurangzeb in Chhaava, Akshaye Khanna is ready to take things up a notch in Aditya Dhar’s upcoming film Dhurandhar. The action-thriller stars Ranveer Singh in the lead and marks Khanna’s high-profile return as a main antagonist.
If early buzz is to be believed, Dhurandhar Akshaye Khanna is set to redefine villainy in Indian cinema with a character that’s cold, strategic, and deeply layered.
A High-Stakes Thriller with Power-Packed Casting
Directed by Aditya Dhar, best known for Uri: The Surgical Strike, Dhurandhar dives back into the espionage genre. The film follows a daring RAW mission led by Ranveer Singh’s character. Enter Akshaye Khanna — the sharp-witted adversary working against national interests, orchestrating betrayal from the shadows. The film brings together a stellar ensemble:
- Ranveer Singh as a RAW agent
- Akshaye Khanna as the lead antagonist
- R. Madhavan in a role inspired by NSA Ajit Doval
- Sanjay Dutt, also in a villainous avatar
- Arjun Rampal in a pivotal but mysterious role
Akshaye Khanna’s Role: Intelligent, Dangerous, Unpredictable
According to insiders, details about Khanna’s role have been kept under wraps. However, early reports suggest that his character will be a master manipulator blending charm with deception.
“It’s not just another villain. It’s a chessboard and Khanna is always three moves ahead,” said a source close to the production.
With both Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna playing negative roles, Dhurandhar promises a thrilling cat-and-mouse battle between duty and treachery.
Dhurandhar Film Cast: A Strategic Blend of Talent
The Dhurandhar film cast is being hailed as one of the most well-balanced and strategically selected ensembles in recent times. With Akshaye Khanna bringing his signature depth and mystery, the chemistry and clash with Ranveer Singh’s intensity is expected to create magic on screen.
Akshaye Khanna’s Box Office Momentum
It’s not just about screen presence- Akshaye Khanna is riding high in terms of box office success:
- Drishyam 2 (2022): ₹241 Cr (Net)
- Chhaava (2025): ₹615.39 Cr (Net)
- Total (Post-COVID): ₹856.39 Cr
- He needs just ₹143.61 Cr to join the ₹1000 Cr club — and Dhurandhar might be the film that makes it happen.
Shooting and Release
Filming for Dhurandhar is currently underway in Mumbai, with high-octane action sequences already in production. The film is scheduled to release on 5 December 2025, making it one of the most anticipated Bollywood action thrillers of the coming year.
Final Words
With Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar as a cunning antagonist, and Ranveer Singh leading the patriotic charge, Dhurandhar promises a showdown of epic proportions. As audiences eagerly await the trailer, all eyes are on this film that brings espionage, betrayal, and power-packed performances to the forefront.