Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar craze earns ‘Director’ Akshay Kumar praises; Akki says, 'Kabhi ghamand nahi kiya…'

Aditya Dhar’s latest espionage drama Dhurandhar has turned into a nationwide phenomenon, drawing crowds with its relentless pace and a formidable star cast- Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun.

Yet, amid this powerhouse line-up, it is Akshaye Khanna’s cold, hypnotic portrayal of Rehman Dakait that has seized the audience’s imagination. His performance has become the film’s defining wildfire- and oddly, that frenzy has led fans straight to Akshay Kumar.

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Akshay Kumar’s Review Sets the Internet Buzzing

On Thursday, Akshay Kumar took to social media to share his appreciation for the film, writing, "Watched Dhurandhar and I’m blown away. What a gripping tale and you’ve simply nailed it @AdityaDharFilms. We need our stories to be told in a hard-hitting way and I’m so glad the audiences are giving the film all the love it deserves.” (sic)

Moments later, an unexpected comment surfaced, thanking Akshay not as an actor, but as if he were the man behind the camera: "Thank you director saab, for giving the nation such an amazing actor.. #Dhurandhar" (sic)

The remark came with a reference to Tees Maar Khan and still picture from the movie featuring Akshay and Akshaye together.

A Humble Reply That Won Fans Over

To this humorous mix-up, Akshay responded with his trademark humility: "Kabhi ghamand nahi kiya bhai…kabhi ghamand nahi kiya." (sic)

His reply only added fuel to the fun. Soon after, Akshay shared a nostalgic clip from Tees Maar Khan, where he plays a flamboyant filmmaker who casts Akshaye as a superstar headed for Oscar glory. The playful callback delighted fans, many of whom fondly remembered the comic dynamic between the two actors.

Fan Frenzy Takes Over the Internet

The clip instantly reignited affection for the duo, prompting reactions from their fans. 

One user wrote, "Abb ayega Oscar akshay bhai ka." (sic) 

Another wrote, "@akshaye_khanna_ agla oscar award lene wala abhineta." (sic)

"He should be given atleast 10 crores as movie fee by producers after huge success since movie is being watched only bcoz of Akshaye Khanna," wrote a third user. (sic)

Akshaye’s towering performance in Dhurandhar appears to have reshaped viewers’ expectations of mainstream thrillers, giving rise to fan-made narratives and celebratory banter.

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Dhurandhar Shows No Sign of Slowing Down

Despite portions of social media questioning its hype and numbers, Dhurandhar continues to shatter barriers. With over ₹300 crore grossed worldwide and robust daily earnings, the film remains unshakeable. Packed theatres and rousing audience reactions stand as a direct counterpoint to online scepticism- solidifying the film’s place as a bona fide blockbuster.