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# Drishyam 3 Shocker: Akshaye Khanna Out, But Is Jaideep Ahlawat Stepping In? Director Spills the Tea! Imagine the tension building for *Drishyam 3*—fans buzzing about Ajay Devgn's next mind-bending thriller—only for a last-minute bombshell: **Akshaye Khanna exits just five days before shooting!**[4][6][7] Whispers of replacements and legal notices have Bollywood in a frenzy, but director Abhishek Pathak just dropped clarity that changes everything.[1][4][7] ## The Dramatic Exit: What Really Went Down Akshaye Khanna, who slayed as the menacing IG Tarun Ahlawat in the franchise, signed the contract in November 2022, loved the script narration, and even got his look and costumes locked in.[4][6][7] But chaos erupted over creative tweaks—like a wig demand for continuity that clashed with the sequel's vision.[3][5] Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak revealed fees were renegotiated multiple times, advances paid, yet Akshaye ghosted calls post-*Dhurandhar*'s success and bailed days before cameras rolled.[1][2][3] "He's on some other planet," Abhishek quipped, while hinting at a legal notice in the works.[1][3][4] Ajay Devgn? Cool as ever. He left the call to Abhishek, prioritizing the film's momentum.[4][5] No money grab, insists the team—pure unprofessional vibes, they say.[2][3][7]

*Suspense on a Bollywood set—Drishyam 3 vibes incoming! (Free stock image)*

## Jaideep Ahlawat: New Role, Not Replacement Rumors flew that **Jaideep Ahlawat was swooping in to fill Akshaye's shoes**, especially with *Drishyam 3* heading to Goa for shoots.[1][9] Fake news! Abhishek set the record straight to ETimes and Times of India: "No, Jaideep is not replacing Akshaye." Instead, Jaideep joins alongside Ajay Devgn and Tabu in a **brand-new character** being crafted fresh.[4][5][7] The franchise marches on, stronger and twistier. This saga spotlights Bollywood's high-stakes drama—creative clashes, egos, and the grind behind blockbusters. Will Akshaye respond? Can *Drishyam 3* top the thrill without him? The suspense is real! **What do you think—smart move by the team or a franchise fumble? Drop your hot takes in the comments below, share this post with fellow fans, and stay tuned for more Bollywood scoops!**
Citations
1.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/drishyam-3-controversy-explained-akshaye-khannas-exit-legal-notice-to-jaideep-ahlawats-entry-10087317
2.https://www.hungamaexpress.com/news/37956-akshaye-khannas-drishyam-3-exit-leaves-question-mark-over-franchises-future
3.https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/akshaye-khanna-out-of-drishyam-3-as-producer-alleges-toxic-unprofessional-conduct-legal-notice-sent-1.500392835
4.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/drishyam-3-director-ajay-devgn-akshaye-khanna-exit-fee-dhurandhar-wig-10444760/
5.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/how-ajay-devgn-reacted-to-akshaye-khannas-abrupt-exit-from-drishyam-3-2843846-2025-12-30
6.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/after-akshaye-khannas-drishyam-3-exit-director-has-a-message-for-dhurandhar-actor-10093256
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/amid-rumors-of-akshaye-khannas-exit-from-drishyam-3-abhishek-pathak-clarifies-about-jaideep-ahlawat-casting-in-new-role-no-jaideep-is-not-replacing-akshaye/articleshow/126249951.cms
8.https://www.sunriseradio.com/news/ndtv-rss/drishyam-3-controversy-explained-akshaye-khannas-exit-legal-notice-to-jaideep-ahlawats-entry/
9.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/amid-akshaye-khannas-exit-drama-drishyam-3-heads-to-goa-for-a-month-long-shoot-with-jaideep-ahlawat-101766999800500.html


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