Bhubaneswar, April 9 -- The moment Dhurandhar released, conversations shifted sharply toward Akshaye Khanna, whose intense turn as Rehman Dakait captivated audiences and lingered far beyond the screen-often eclipsing Ranveer Singh. Interestingly, casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed the role had been refused by three big actors. Even Akshaye was initially reluctant, but his eventual decision turned a risky choice into the driving force behind the film's soaring craze.

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