The massive success of Dhurandhar has led to a surprising turn of events, with lead actors Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna revaluating their commitments and quitting already agreed films. Ranveer Singh has reportedly exited Farhan Akhtar's Don 3, citing date issues, increased remuneration, and his commitment to Dhurandhar 2.
According to sources, Ranveer's decision to leave Don 3 is largely driven by his desire to focus on Dhurandhar 2 and his upcoming zombie thriller, Pralay, directed by Jai Mehta . The actor's management team and Farhan Akhtar had a formal meeting on December 19, leading to an amicable parting of ways. Akshaye Khanna, who also starred in Dhurandhar, has exited Drishyam 3 due to financial and creative disagreements.
Akshaye's demands for a substantial hike in remuneration and changes to his on screen appearance reportedly led to friction during pre production discussions. The negotiations reached a deadlock, prompting Akshaye to bow out of the project. Dhurandhar's success has clearly given these actors the leverage to prioritize their projects and negotiate better deals.
The Don franchise has previously featured Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, while Drishyam 3 stars Ajay Devgn and was set to release on October 2 next year. The exits of Ranveer and Akshaye have left fans wondering about the future of these projects. Dhurandhar's impact on the careers of Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna is undeniable, with both actors experiencing a surge in popularity.