Overview
- Pathak alleges Khanna exited a day before Dhurandhar’s release and stopped answering calls and messages less than two weeks before the shoot.
- A legal notice has been issued for alleged breach, with the producer saying he will seek compensation for recasting and script changes costing over Rs 1 crore.
- Jaideep Ahlawat has replaced Khanna, with the team continuing production toward the October 2, 2026 theatrical release.
- The producer cites disputes over fee negotiations and a proposed wig that raised continuity issues, though he later said money was not the reason for the withdrawal.
- Public reaction has split, with Arshad Warsi praising Khanna’s independent streak, an old interview by writer Manish Gupta criticizing his conduct resurfacing, and Khanna yet to respond publicly.