Overview
- Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar opened in theatres on December 5 with a cast led by Ranveer Singh alongside Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and Sara Arjun.
- Critics and audiences single out Khanna’s portrayal of Rehman Dakait as a standout element of the film.
- A 2019 Rajeev Masand Actors Roundtable clip featuring Ranveer Singh lauding Khanna’s Dil Chahta Hai performance is trending again.
- Ameesha Patel posted a throwback photo on Instagram, praising Khanna as “unassuming and ego-less” and noting the impact of his 2025 work.
- The renewed attention follows Khanna’s steady run with roles in Chhaava and Akshardham this year, building on acclaim from Drishyam 2 in 2022.