Jaideep Ahlawat Joins Drishyam 3, Not Replacing Akshaye Khanna; New Role Confirmed!

• Jaideep Ahlawat joins Drishyam 3 cast alongside Ajay Devgn and Tabu.
• Director Abhishek Pathak confirms Ahlawat will play a new character, not replace Akshaye Khanna's antagonist role.
• Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak initially stated Ahlawat replaced Khanna, calling him a "better actor" and "better person."
• Akshaye Khanna exited Drishyam 3 due to a disagreement over wearing a wig, which caused continuity issues for the sequel.
• Akshaye Khanna is currently enjoying the success of his film Dhurandhar, which grossed ₹1,100 crore worldwide.

Why It Matters: Jaideep Ahlawat is in Drishyam 3 with a new role; Akshaye Khanna exited over a wig dispute.