Nagarjuna, Not Akshaye Khanna, Was First Choice for Dhurandhar's Rahman Dekait Role

• The blockbuster film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, surprised everyone with its massive box office success, grossing over 1300 crore worldwide.
• Akshaye Khanna's portrayal of the dangerous gangster Rahman Dekait was a major highlight, earning critical acclaim for his calm expressions and strong screen presence.
• Telugu star Nagarjuna Akkineni was initially approached for the role of Rahman Dekait but could not accept due to scheduling conflicts.
• Nagarjuna was busy with other major projects, including Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie and Sekhar Kammula's Kubera, preventing him from joining Dhurandhar.
• Akshaye Khanna's performance elevated the villain role, making it one of the best in recent Bollywood cinema and boosting his career; a sequel, Dhurandhar 2, is set for March 19, 2026.