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Akshaye Khanna, one of the most underrated but super talented actors of Bollywood, has always surprised the audience with his performances. Be it an intense role, an emotional one, or a courtroom drama, Akshay leaves a solid impact every time. Here his 5 highest rated films are being given, whose story, performance and box office journey are still in discussion.
Dhurandhar – This film was released on 5 December 2025. Akshay Khanna’s film Dhurandhar has been in tremendous hype since its release. In this film, Akshay has the most powerful and intense character, in which his completely new avatar has been seen. Suspense and Akshay’s classic ‘say less but speak deeper’ attitude was seen in the film.
Drishyam 2- This film was released on 18 November 2022. This film collected 15.38 crores on the opening day. And if we talk about lifetime collection, it has been up to 240 crores. Drishyam 2 is one of the best films of Akshay Khanna’s career. In the film, she played the role of IG Tara Gaitande which is very interesting. Her on-screen confrontation and mind games with Ajay Devgan have kept the audience completely engaged.
Dil Chahta Hai – This film was released on 10 August 2001. This film is one of the most beloved and memorable films of Akshay Khanna’s career, in this film he played the role of Sid. A quiet boy, who listens to his heart. The story of Sid and Tara (Dimple Kapadia) still touches the heart. This film is still considered a cult classic. This film collected 0.90 crores on the opening day. And lifetime collection was 20.02 crores.
Section 375- This film was released on 13 September 2019. This film is one of Akshay Khanna’s most powerful courtroom dramas. This film earned 1.45 crores on the opening day and its lifetime collection was 12.35 crores. In this film, he played the role of defense lawyer Tarun Salujja, a man who believes only in logic above law. Despite low earnings, it is included in Akshay’s most appreciated films.
Border – This film was released on 13 June 1997. This film collected 1.12 crores on the opening day. And the lifetime collection stood at 3.96 crores. Akshay Khanna played the role of Dharamveer in it and made everyone emotional with his innocence and bravery. The film’s songs, patriotism and the way it depicts the 1971 war make it special. This is one of the early performances of Akshay’s career.
Akshay Khanna has always been that actor who appears in less films but leaves a mark whenever he appears. If you want to watch powerful, content-based and performance-driven films, then these 5 highest rated films of Akshay are perfect for you.
Published at : 10 Dec 2025 07:49 PM (IST)