Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait to Comeback in Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2?

The enormous popularity of Dhurandhar is now having a direct impact on the sequel's artistic direction. After the unexpected and widely shared reaction to Akshaye Khanna's role in the first movie, director Aditya Dhar has made the decision to return to the editing table with Dhurandhar 2, organising a follow-up shoot.

Despite his character's death in the first movie, actor Akshaye Khanna is apparently scheduled to return in the upcoming sequel, Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar 2, according to a recent report by Filmfare. According to insiders, Khanna will film a unique part for almost a week in order to expand the backstory of his role in the sequel, which is slated for release on March 19, 2026.

Rehman Dakait is back in Dhurandhar 2?

Akshaye Khanna is reportedly set to return to the sets of Dhurandhar 2 for an additional shoot. The special segment is said to be planned to further develop his character and add more depth to his arc in the sequel. The move comes after the strong box office run of Dhurandhar,… pic.twitter.com/JbN4tUHxqY

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Rehman Dakait was one of Dhurandhar's main talking points after its release, even though the film went on to have a historic box office result. Audiences were moved by Akshaye Khanna's portrayal of the character, which led to a lot of internet discussion, fan theories, and requests for more screen time. The character swiftly rose to prominence as one of the most talked-about aspects of the movie, from ominous silence to crucial speech beats.

According to the report, Dhurandhar 2 had already finished its primary photography before Khanna was brought back for more shots. Rather than reversing events from the first movie, his reappearance seems to be motivated by audience reaction and the need to develop narrative threads related to Rehman's character.

The espionage universe presented in the 2025 original is anticipated to be expanded in Dhurandhar 2. With a cast that includes well-known actors like Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and others, it carries on the tale of Hamza Ali Mazari, the undercover agent portrayed by Ranveer Singh. The sequel will be available nationwide in a number of languages.

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