India, Dec. 29 -- Amid row after actor Akshaye Khanna's exit from Drishyam 3, director Abhishek Pathak has shared whether Jaideep Ahlawat will replace him in the upcoming film. Speaking with Times of India, Abhishek also opened up about Akshaye's departure from the film.

While Abhishek said that the film will move ahead with Jaideep Ahlawat, he confirmed that the actor will not replace Akshaye. "No, Jaideep is not replacing Akshaye. I'm writing a new character," Abhishek said.

Talking about Akshaye's exit, Abhishek added, "All this happened after the contract was signed in November. He left the movie five days before it was going on the floors. The look was locked, costumes were getting made, the narration had happened and he loved the ...