The Economic Times

Actors kept saying no: Dhurandhar 2s casting director shares what happened after Akshaye Khannas role became a hit

Dhurandhar's villain, Rehman Dakait, played by Akshaye Khanna, was initially a tough role to cast, with many actors refusing. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed that even Akshaye himself was hesitant. However, after the film's success and the character's viral popularity, those who declined regretted their decision. R Madhavan also joined the cast with a minimal schedule commitment.