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Akshaye Khanna Quits Drishyam 3 at Last Minute, Director Reveals Seven Days Left
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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Director of Drishyam 3 revealed that actor Akshaye Khanna left the project just days before shooting began, leaving the team with only a week to adjust.
The director of the upcoming film Drishyam 3 has confirmed that actor Akshaye Khanna exited the project at the eleventh hour, just a week before principal photography was scheduled to commence.
According to the director, Khanna’s departure was sudden and left the production crew scrambling to fill the role. The team had only seven days to rework the script, secure a replacement, and adjust the shooting schedule.
The director expressed disappointment over the last‑minute change, noting that the team had already begun rehearsals and set preparations. He added that the crew had to reorganise scenes and reallocate resources to accommodate the new casting decision.
Despite the setback, the director remains optimistic about the film’s prospects, stating that the production will continue as planned with a new actor stepping into the role. He thanked the team for their resilience and professionalism during the transition.
According to the director, Khanna’s departure was sudden and left the production crew scrambling to fill the role. The team had only seven days to rework the script, secure a replacement, and adjust the shooting schedule.
The director expressed disappointment over the last‑minute change, noting that the team had already begun rehearsals and set preparations. He added that the crew had to reorganise scenes and reallocate resources to accommodate the new casting decision.
Despite the setback, the director remains optimistic about the film’s prospects, stating that the production will continue as planned with a new actor stepping into the role. He thanked the team for their resilience and professionalism during the transition.