3 actors turned down Rahman Dakait’s role before Akshaye Khanna stepped in, reveals Dhurandhar casting director

• Rohan Umak
• April 3, 2026

Dhurandhar Rahman Dakait role: Actor Akshaye Khanna’s chilling portrayal of Rahman Dakait in spy-thriller, Dhurandhar has earned him widespread acclaim and praise, but the role nearly went to some else earlier. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed on Friday that three actors, including one from the South film industry, and two from Bollywood, turned down the part before Khanna took it up.  Speaking in a recent interview, Chhabra said…