Drishyam 3 Producer Slams Akshaye Khanna: Wig Demand Led to Exit, Legal Action Looms

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Moneycontrol•27-12-2025, 12:33
Drishyam 3 Producer Slams Akshaye Khanna: Wig Demand Led to Exit, Legal Action Looms
- •Drishyam 3 producer Kumar Mangat Pathak slammed Akshaye Khanna for unprofessionalism, stating his wig demand led to his exit from the film.
- •Pathak claims Akshaye's "success has gone to his head" after films like Dhurandhar and Drishyam 2, overestimating his solo star power.
- •Despite a signed agreement, locked fees, and an advance, Akshaye declined to work 10 days before the shoot, citing the wig issue.
- •Jaideep Ahlawat has replaced Akshaye Khanna in Drishyam 3, with Pathak calling him a "better actor and person."
- •Pathak intends to sue Akshaye for losses incurred due to his behavior and has already sent a legal notice.
Why It Matters: Drishyam 3 producer Kumar Mangat Pathak alleges Akshaye Khanna's unprofessionalism and wig demand caused his exit, leading to legal action.
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