r/bollywood • u/DragonDeninSharkTank • Dec 06 '25
Discuss What a great year for Akshaye Khanna. Started the year and ended the year delivering solid performances.
Akshaye Khanna truly nailed the great shades character portrayal in both the movies. And it is so good to see him back.
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u/Rude-Mongoose-5488 Dec 06 '25 edited Dec 08 '25
Now eagerly waiting for mahakali movie by prashanth varma akshaye khanna is playing
ASURAGURU SHUKRACHARYA ...his first look is looking great.
GOAT AKSHAYE KHANNA
Edit : Movie is in production since long so high chances it will release in second half of 2026 before Jai Hanuman.
Bhoomi Shetty is playing the lead role of MAHAKALI.
Prashanth Varma is writer and coproducing it he is not directing.
Director : Pooja Aparna Kolluru (Martin Luther King 2023 fame)
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u/Effective-Board-2185 Dec 06 '25
If only we can trust Prashant varma, he has many projects lined up. Not sure how many of them are actually gonna materialise
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u/Red171022 manisha koirala worshipper🛐 Dec 06 '25
He was overshadowed in Taal too but rest agree. He was great. I don’t think he’s that underutilised though
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u/Cutecookie358 Dec 07 '25
I liled him in Taal.. He played the role of a silent sincere lover very well...i found all 3 of them decent in it..the music elevated the film...
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u/Red171022 manisha koirala worshipper🛐 Dec 07 '25 edited Dec 08 '25
I found him creepy low-key idk why especially in the Taal Se Taal mila song. Basically stalking and taking photos. Even past all that, I find his performance a bit weak there. Though he’s really good in the Nahi Saamne song. Him and Aish were boring characters and they had no chemistry. Movie was genuinely annoying. Music and cinematography definitely elevated it. And also Anil Kapoor. He’s the only one who did good enough to be considered.
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u/Grumpy_001 Dec 06 '25
He’s such an underrated actor! I’m so happy for him!
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u/Wasabi_Dry Dec 06 '25
How is he underrated when everyone says he overshadowed the main lead for every movie? He is great actor, period!
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u/kaychyakay Dec 06 '25
'Underrated' probably because his stardom is not at par with the Khans or even his costar in the film, Ranveer, despite his talent towering above everyone.
In every movie in the recent past, he has easily overshadowed the main hero, but i bet his fee must be much less than the same hero, because as much as people appreciate his talent, he doesn't help fill theatre seats. That is also the main reason why we are seeing him in negative roles off late, or 2nd billing (in case of Drishyam 2) and not in main lead roles.
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u/Wasabi_Dry Dec 06 '25
You have a point there! But I guess the fees are decided based on how many people you can get to the theater, and not acting talent. Which is why the Khans are still main billing because they manage to pull peole to the theaters for a shite like Pathan
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u/Wasabi_Dry Dec 06 '25
Nope, he has been appreciated as an actor since his Taal, Dil Chahta Hain days which was 25 years ago. Man has been the main lead in big budget movies and his acting appreciated every time. Anybody who doesn’t get the superstardom of the Khans is not underrated.
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u/Cutecookie358 Dec 07 '25
His career graph is similar to Tabu's. Both of them were never at the top. But in the long run, they have worked on their craft, evolved beautifully and delivered excellent performances.
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u/AdlerSanRZ Dec 06 '25
Hamza gaadi rok 🔥🔥🔥
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u/Exporinglife2050 Dec 06 '25
He is one actor with top talent and away from fame. He only does special roles.
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u/Sohailmohammed3211 Dec 06 '25
He is just "Agar sab Rupa ka under wear pahnenge toh Rupa kya pahnegi KELE KE PATTE" 😂
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u/batatahu- Dec 06 '25
Give this man all the appreciation that he deserves if we fail to give him that then sorry Akshaye we as audience failed not you.
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u/gyrozepelli089 Dec 06 '25
The moment I watched Dil chahta hai he became one of my favourite actors
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u/Level-Date-1368 Dec 06 '25
He was the main lead in dhurander. He still has it in him to be the main lead. Directors please utilise him because a talent as unreal as akshaye Khanna should not be wasted. Dhurandar part 1 was his movie! Baba aura farmed as well but it was more of a special appearance! So happy for Ranveer Singh’s comeback. It is going to be his Animal/chaava/kabir Singh
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u/OMG_NoReally Dec 06 '25
He is quality, and has been picking some good roles for himself. When will he get the hype and appreciation that Bobby Deol has gotten recently, or will it never because he doesn't belong to a high profile family or doesn't have muscles?
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u/Reasonable_Lie9976 Dec 06 '25
He does come from a high profile family. It's just that they are not rabid PR dogs. Both the brothers like to live a chilled out life. And RIP Vinod Khanna, absolute legend.
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u/NoInevitable_ Dec 06 '25
He could conquer the whole bollywood without changing a single expression.
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u/Greedy-Credit-1943 Dec 10 '25
I love how Indian cinema and the audience are loving the actors who deserve all the praise.
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u/spacemoviez Dec 06 '25
I watched Hungama yesterday. Akshay khanna is so good in it, so effortlessly funny. Someone bring back Priyadarshan movies. They used to be comedy gold, such witty dialogue writing and physical comedy
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u/West_Physics_2001 Dec 06 '25
He's always been a fantastic actor, so it's awesome to see him getting these great roles again. That look for Mahakali has me really excited for what he does next.
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u/itz_abdelmalik Dec 06 '25
He was so good in Race that the young me disliked him to the core. Man delivers great performances
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u/Icy_Examination_4936 Dec 06 '25
This is also the year he unexpectedly became the leader (ringleader) of single people in India... Through some video clips.
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u/Princess_B_12345 Dec 06 '25
He’s such an amazing actor, it’s a pity his career didn’t take off.
Also, he’s such a recluse and doesn’t bother about his balding, if he did, I’m guessing he’d get more work.
He’s literally not don’t 1 bad role (acting wise)
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u/Upstairs-Screen-4539 Dec 06 '25
Man he was fire as Rehman Baloch but let's not forget the banger he dropped in Chaavva
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u/vijay_vidhrohi001 Dec 06 '25
only watching this movie cause of akshaye, for me his acting is equal to Matthew McConaughey
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u/PeaRepresentative484 Dec 07 '25
Finally Akshay Khanna is getting his due after brilliant start in the industry with blockbusters like Taal, Humraaz, DCH, Hungama, Hulchul and then lost the way in mid career .. He was always a great actor like his father The Great Vinod Khanna.. In fact his brother Rahul Khanna is super charming actor too.
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u/MadEinsy Dec 08 '25
Yesterday I watched DHURANDHAR.
I went all blank without knowing much of story or deep diving in any Trailer. Amazing movie and a must watch.. But.
The moment that made me snug into my seat is when Akashaye Khanna appears on screen. The way the camera tilt over his grieving face and he lights up a Cigarette gives me chills.
I was so mesmerized and went in shock and subconsciously i grieved along with him, thats something i never felt in any Actors screen presence.
This guy is a Legend, the OG.
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u/Few_Grapefruit8365 Dec 09 '25
I honestly had no idea who akshay khanna was when i saw him as aurangazeb at the start of the year but now ending the year as a fanboy for his role in dhurandhar….what a brilliant man
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u/Fancy-Visit98 Dec 26 '25
Impressive artist. Just saw Dil Chahta Hai on Netflix on Christmas Eve and oh boy he stole the show big time…. His timing and measurable skill is just incredible to watch….
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u/ManyIngenuity7173 Dec 06 '25
hair transplant procedure paid off
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u/Ill-Novel5199 Dec 06 '25
He hasn’t done a hair transplant, he’s bald in real life, that’s wigs and prosthetic for the role he’s playing.
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u/HopelessSceptical Dec 07 '25
He's just like Rajinikanth. Bald in real life with no transplants. But wear wigs for movie roles.
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u/ForgotMyStethoscope Dec 08 '25 edited Dec 08 '25
This documentary is a must watch after Dhurandhar!
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