Overview
- Abhishek Pathak says Khanna left five days before filming despite a signed November contract, locked look, completed narration and costumes in progress.
- The sticking point was continuity, with Khanna seeking a wig even though his character appeared bald in Drishyam 2, which the director argued would not be credible.
- Pathak states Ajay Devgn deferred the decision on Khanna’s involvement entirely to him.
- Jaideep Ahlawat is not a replacement, with the filmmaker writing a new character instead of recasting the old one.
- Production is proceeding, with the team headed to Goa for the shoot and the film slated for a theatrical release on October 2 next year.