Akshaye Khanna's Rehman Dakait To Return In Dhurandhar 2? Here's What We Know

Ranveer Singh's spy film Dhurandhar continues to dominate theatres, and now the sequel is drawing attention as reports suggest Akshaye Khanna may return as Rehman Dakait. Makers are reportedly planning to revisit the character's past in Dhurandhar 2, which releases pan-India on March 19, 2026. The first Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, released on December 5, 2025 and has maintained strong box office numbers despite Avatar: Fire and Ash arriving in cinemas. Alongside Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, the ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Aditya and Arjun Rampal.

Dhurandhar 2 Ranveer Singh Akshaye Khanna storyline and Rehman Dakait twist

In Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh's spy character killed Rehman Dakait, played by Akshaye Khanna. A new Filmfare report now claims the sequel will bring Rehman back, not by undoing the death, but by exploring the character's history and connections within the film's espionage universe.

According to the report, the creative team want to deepen the emotional stakes in Dhurandhar 2 by showing how Rehman Dakait became part of the conflict. An insider stated, "It is confirmed that Akshaye Khanna will return to sets for a short one-week shoot, aimed at expanding his character's backstory and adding more layers to his role in the next chapter of the franchise."

Dhurandhar 2 Ranveer Singh Akshaye Khanna release plans and languages

The makers have already locked the release date for Dhurandhar 2, scheduling the film for Eid 2026 on March 19, 2026. The sequel will arrive on the same day across India in five languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, mirroring many recent pan-India releases.

Dhurandhar has not only stayed strong after Avatar: Fire and Ash but also crossed several major milestones. Within three weeks, the film earned over Rs 500 crore at the box office, and later went past Rs 1,100 crore worldwide, placing it among the highest-grossing Indian films.

The film's box office run has seen Dhurandhar surpass titles such as Pathaan, Jawan and Chhaava. Viewers have responded to the tense storyline, the scale of the action sequences and Ranveer Singh's portrayal of an Indian spy, which anchors the narrative across multiple international locations and political settings.

Alongside praise, Dhurandhar has generated debate due to its political tone, with a section of the audience calling the film propaganda. Despite that criticism, anticipation for Dhurandhar 2 remains high, especially with the confirmation of its release date and growing speculation about Akshaye Khanna's expanded role as Rehman Dakait.

The key details about Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 are summarised below:

Film	Lead cast	Director	Release date	Languages	Global box office
Dhurandhar	Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Aditya, Arjun Rampal	Aditya Dhar	December 5, 2025	Hindi	Over Rs 1,100 crore
Dhurandhar 2	Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna (Rehman Dakait, backstory), others	Aditya Dhar	March 19, 2026 (Eid 2026)	Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam	Yet to be released

Dhurandhar 2 is set to arrive in cinemas on March 19, 2026, with Ranveer Singh returning to lead the franchise and Akshaye Khanna expected to revisit Rehman Dakait through new backstory portions. With the first film's box office success and ongoing debate, the sequel is already a major talking point.