Before Dhurandhar’s Rehman Dakait: Akshaye Khanna’s Most Iconic On-Screen Performances

Dhurandhar is a 2025 Hindi spy action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar, starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. Inspired by real-life R&AW operations, the film follows Indian agent Hamza (Ranveer Singh) as he goes undercover in Karachi’s Lyari gangland to dismantle a dangerous network of terrorism, organized crime, and ISI intelligence. 

In Chhaava, Akshaye Khanna takes on the role of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, serving as the main antagonist to the film’s protagonist, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, portrayed by Vicky Kaushal. Khanna’s performance has been widely acclaimed for its intensity, gravitas, and commanding screen presence.

Ittefaq is a modern adaptation of Yash Chopra’s 1969 classic. This gripping murder mystery centers on two main suspects, an acclaimed writer and a homemaker and a determined detective tasked with unraveling a baffling double murder. As the investigation unfolds, conflicting yet believable accounts from both suspects deepen the suspense. Who truly committed the crime?

Drishyam 2 is a 2022 Hindi crime thriller and the official remake of the 2021 Malayalam film, serving as a sequel to the 2015 hit Drishyam. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, it stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Akshaye Khanna. Khanna shines as the sharp and relentless IGP Tarun Ahlawat, adding intensity and suspense while challenging Devgn’s character, making his role a standout in the film.

Section 375 is a gripping courtroom drama that follows a celebrated filmmaker convicted of raping his costume designer. Challenging his sentence in the High Court, the case sparks an intense legal battle between a shrewd defense lawyer and a determined public prosecutor. Inspired by Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, the film delves into the nuanced complexities of law, justice, and consent.

Tees Maar Khan primarily refers to the 2010 Hindi-language heist comedy directed by Farah Khan, starring Akshay Kumar in the titular role, alongside Katrina Kaif and Akshaye Khanna. In the film, Akshaye Khanna plays Aatish Kapoor, a talented yet vain superstar obsessed with winning an Oscar.