Drishyam 3 director Abhishek Pathak on Akshaye Khanna controversial exit

Updated On: 29 December, 2025 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Drishyam 3 director Abhishek Pathak revealed Akshaye Khanna quit the film days before shooting despite a signed contract, citing creative differences. He dismissed fee rumours, suggested Akshaye attempt a solo film, and said Ajay Devgn left the matter to him

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Bollywood star Akshaye Khanna recently made waves when Drishyam 3 producer Kumar Mangat Pathak criticized him for leaving the movie even though he had a contract. In response to Akshaye`s abrupt departure, the film`s director, Abhishek Pathak, challenged him to try making a solo movie and revealed Ajay Devgn`s reaction.

Abhishek Pathak opens up about Akshaye Khanna`s exit

Abhishek Pathak got candid about the situation to ETimes, “He (Ajay) left it to me completely. Anyway, it’s more about me, Akshaye and the production. So, I would rather leave that aspect of how we dealt with it out. All this happened after the contract was signed in November. He left the movie five days before it was going on the floors. The look was locked, costumes were getting made, the narration had happened, and he loved the story.”

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