Akshaye Khanna, An Oscar Deserving Dhurandhar, Was Discovered By Akshay Kumar? Bollywood Star Joins Meme Fest

Dhurandhar, released on December 5, 2025, has quickly turned into a major talking point. The film raced past Rs 200 crore in India within seven days, even as some viewers objected to its violent and gory scenes. The strong response has also revived interest in Akshaye Khanna’s earlier projects.

Much of this renewed attention links back to Tees Maar Khan, where Akshaye Khanna shared screen space with Akshay Kumar. Fans online are revisiting the 2010 film, noting the humorous bond between the two. That nostalgia has grown alongside Dhurandhar’s success and Akshaye Khanna’s current praise.

Dhurandhar box office and Tees Maar Khan nostalgia

In Tees Maar Khan, Akshay Kumar’s character is a thief posing as a top filmmaker. The character works hard to convince Akshaye Khanna’s character that the performance is worthy of an Oscar. Viewers have been drawing parallels between that storyline and the appreciation Akshaye Khanna is receiving now.

During this wave of appreciation, a fan posted on X, "Thank you director saab, for giving the nation such an amazing actor." The post quickly caught Kumar's attention, who responded with his own witty remark: "Kabhi ghamand nahi kiya bhai kabhi ghamand nahi kiya."

Dhurandhar box office response and celebrity reactions

Akshay Kumar also publicly backed Dhurandhar. Sharing thoughts on X, Kumar wrote, "Watched Dhurandhar and I am blown away. What a gripping tale, and you have simply nailed it, Aditya Dhar. We need our stories to be told in a hard-hitting way and I am so glad that audiences are giving the film all the love it deserves."

The Aditya Dhar film has drawn praise for its casting, narrative style and music. Akshaye Khanna’s performance as Rahman Dakait has been singled out as a standout element. Despite debates around its graphic content, the film’s box office numbers and online support continue to stay strong.