Behind the Scenes of 'Dhurandhar': Akshaye Khanna's Impact on the Franchise
'Dhurandhar Legacy Incomplete Without Akshaye Khanna,' Look Designer Shares BTS From Epic Climax
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Preetisheel Singh, the makeup artist for the 'Dhurandhar' franchise, highlights Akshaye Khanna's pivotal role as Rehman Dakait. His character's intense climax scene has resonated with audiences, setting the stage for the sequel, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' which continues the gripping narrative of espionage and crime.
- 01Akshaye Khanna's portrayal of Rehman Dakait is central to the 'Dhurandhar' franchise's success.
- 02The climax scene features a dramatic confrontation that leads to Khanna's character's death.
- 03The sequel, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' released on March 19, 2026, builds on the original's storyline.
- 04Preetisheel Singh praised Khanna's performance, emphasizing his importance to the film's legacy.
- 05The franchise explores themes of espionage and political intrigue in Karachi.
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The success of the 'Dhurandhar' franchise, particularly its first installment released on December 5, 2025, can be attributed to the detailed work of makeup and prosthetics artist Preetisheel Singh. She recently shared behind-the-scenes images from a pivotal climax scene featuring Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait, whose character's death is crucial to the plot. Singh noted that discussing the legacy of 'Dhurandhar' would be incomplete without acknowledging Khanna's powerful performance. The sequel, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' debuted on March 19, 2026, continuing the story of Hamza, played by Ranveer Singh, who navigates the treacherous political landscape of Lyari, Karachi. The franchise features a star-studded cast, including Arjun Rampal and R Madhavan, and intertwines themes of espionage with the backdrop of real-life events, such as the 26/11 attacks.
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