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Drishyam 3: Khanna's Exit Forced 5-Day Script Rewrite
21 Sep
Summary
- Akshaye Khanna exited Drishyam 3 just one week before shooting.
- Director rewrote portions of the script within five days.
- Jaideep Ahlawat replaced Khanna in the final installment.
Drishyam 3's production encountered a significant challenge when actor Akshaye Khanna departed the film just seven days before shooting was slated to commence. Director Abhishek Pathak described the intense period, during which he had to find a replacement and revise the script.
Pathak opted to rewrite the character originally conceived for Khanna, bringing in Jaideep Ahlawat for the role. This substantial script revision was accomplished within a tight five-to-six-day timeframe. The director decided against postponing the shoot to ensure employment for the 200 individuals dependent on the project and to adhere to locked actor schedules.
The final installment of Drishyam 3, featuring Ajay Devgn and Tabu, is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026. The swift resolution ensured the production moved forward as planned despite Khanna's unexpected exit.
