After Akshay Khanna’s exit from ‘Drishyam 3’, Jaideep Ahlawat has joined the film along with other actors including Ajay Devgan and Tabu. There were many reports that Jaideep Ahlawat has replaced Akshay Khanna in the film. However, director Abhishek Pathak recently cleared these claims and also revealed the role of Jaideep Ahlawat.

Did Jaideep Ahlawat replace Akshay Khanna?,
Abhishek Pathak told Bombay Times, “No, Jaideep is not replacing Akshay. I am writing a new character.” Earlier, producer Kumar Mangat Pathak had said that after Akshay’s departure, Jaideep will replace him. He also called Jaideep a better actor than Akshay.

Kumar Mangat Pathak had said in a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, “Drishyam is a very big universe. It does not matter whether Akshay is there in the film or not. Now Jaideep Ahlawat has taken his place. By the grace of God, we have got a better actor than Akshay, and most importantly, we have got a better person than Akshay. I had produced one of the early films of Jaideep’s career, Aakrosh (2010).”

Why did Akshaye Khanna leave Drishyam 3?
Kumar Mangat Pathak told Bollywood Hungama, “We had made an agreement with Akshay Khanna. His fee was also fixed after several talks. He insisted that he would like to wear a wig. But (director) Abhishek Pathak explained to him that it would not be practical because Drishyam 3 is a sequel, so it would create continuity problems for the story.”

He further said, “He understood our point and agreed to give up his demand. However, people around him advised him that wearing a wig would make him look smarter. So he made the same request again. Abhishek agreed and was even ready to talk to him about it. But then he told us that he did not want to be a part of the film at all.”

Akshaye Khanna enjoying the success of ‘Dhurandhar’
Meanwhile, Akshaye Khanna has not yet given any reaction on these claims. The actor is currently enjoying the success of Dhurandhar. One of the recently released films, Dhurandhar created a stir at the box office in 2025. On the basis of its strong acting and interesting story, it quickly crossed the figure of ₹ 1150 crore worldwide. Currently, this film is the second highest grossing Bollywood film after Aamir Khan’s Dangal.

The film ‘Ikkis’, released on January 1 on the special occasion of New Year, remains in the news continuously. Today the film is earning for the second day at the box office. Even on the second day, the film seems to be maintaining its hold at the box office.

Let us tell you how much the film has earned on the second day. Besides, they also tell how much the film will have to earn to become a hit.

Box office collection of ‘Ikkis’

According to the report of SACNILC, the film made a spectacular collection of Rs 7 crore on the opening day, that too when films like ‘Avatar Fire and Ash’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ are already present in the cinema halls and are earning well.

By 3:15 pm on the second day, it had earned Rs 80 lakh, taking the total to Rs 7.80 crore. Please note that today’s data is not final. There may be change in this.

According to reports, there is curiosity among the audience about ‘Ikkis’ and if the word of mouth remains strong then a good progress will be seen in its earnings in the coming days.

How much will ‘Ikkis’ have to earn to become a hit?

According to the report of Koimoi, the film has cost Rs 60 crore to make. According to the simple ‘Hit Rule’, the film will be included in the hit category after earning double the budget i.e. Rs 120 crore.

At present the film is in its initial days, so only after the weekend the picture will be clear as to how far or how close the film is to the possibility of becoming a hit.

About twenty one

Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda is making his special identity with the film ‘Ikkis’. This is the last film of veteran actor Dharmendra. Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia has also debuted with this film.

Jaideep Ahlawat also plays an important role in the film. It has been directed by Sriram Raghavan and is the biopic of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal. In such a situation, the expectations of the audience regarding the film are already quite high.

Late actor Dharmendra’s last film ‘Ikkis’ has been released in theaters on January 1, 2026. The film is also getting good response from critics. This film shows the unheard story of India-Pakistan war of 1971. In such a situation, many actors have played real life characters in the film. These include names ranging from Agastya Nanda to Dharmendra.

Agastya Nanda- Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal
Agastya Nanda is the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan who made his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Ikkis’. Agastya has been seen as a lead actor in the film. In the film, he played the role of the youngest Paramvir Chakra winner Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal. Arun Khetrapal was a 21-year-old tank officer of the Poona Horse Regiment who fought till his last breath during the Battle of Basantar.

Dharmendra- Brigadier Madan Lal Khetrapal
‘Ikkis’ is the last film of late actor Dharmendra. In this film, Dharmendra has played the role of Brigadier Madan Lal Khetrapal, father of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal. In the film, he is seen struggling with the pain of losing his 21 year old son. However, he also expresses that he is proud of his son’s patriotism and sacrifice.

Jaideep Ahlawat- Brigadier John Mohammad Nisar
Jaideep Ahlawat has been seen in the role of Pakistan’s Brigadier John Mohammad Nisar in ‘Ikkis’. In the film, he is seen close to Arun Khetrapal’s father Brigadier Madan Lal Khetrapal (Dharmendra). This is the reason why most of her scenes in the film are with Dharmendra.

Vivaan Shah- Captain Vijender Malhotra

Vivaan Shah, son of veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, is also a part of ‘Ikkis’. In this film he has played the role of Captain Vijender Malhotra. He also fought with tanks in the India-Pakistan war of 1971 along with Arun Khetarpal.

Sikandar Kher- RIS Sagat Singh
Sikandar Kher has played the role of RIS Sagat Singh in ‘Ikkis’. Sagat Singh was considered the operational backbone of the regiment. In the film, Sikandar is seen playing the role of Arun Khetarpal’s senior officer.

Late actor Dharmendra’s last film ‘Ikkis’ is going to be released in theaters on January 1, 2026. This is a war based film with which Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda is making his Bollywood debut. Before the release of ‘Ikkis’, the runtime of the film has been revealed. The Censor Board has come under the scanner of the film, under which instructions have been given to make many important changes in it.

CBFC made these changes in ‘Ikkis’

• CBFC has asked the makers to make appropriate changes in the opening disclaimer of ‘Ikkis’. Under which we have to express our gratitude to Poona Horse Regiment, Colonel Hanuth Singh and the tank crew.
• The Censor Board had also asked to add a voice over in the disclaimer and also suggested adding pictures of warriors and a voiceover about Arun’s tank crew.
• The Censor Board has directed the makers of ‘Ikkis’ to add text along with the voiceover in the end credits of the film. Also, the complete image of the Lieutenant General should be added in the credits after taking the advice of a defense expert.
• CBFC has removed the name of a tank from the second part of ‘Ikkis’. There was a 15-second dialogue on India-Pakistan relations in the film, CBFC has suggested removing it too.
• CBFC has asked the makers to blur the name of the liquor brand in the film. Apart from this, instructions have also been given to add anti-smoking message.
• With all these cuts and changes, ‘Ikkis’ has been passed by CBFC with U/A (13+) certificate.
• According to the censor certificate, the total runtime of the film is 147.15 minutes i.e. 2 hours 27 minutes and 15 seconds.

Star cast of ‘Ikkis’
‘Ikkis’ has been directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film is based on the youngest Param Vir Chakra winner Major Arun Khetrapal. Agastya Nanda is in the lead role in this film. Dharmendra has played the role of his father. Apart from this, Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia and late actor Asrani are also a part of the film.

Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming film ‘Ikkis’ is special because it is Bollywood’s late Dharmendra’s last film on the big screen. This film will be released in theaters on January 1, but recently a special screening of it was hosted in Mumbai in which many stars participated. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra also saw the film. Later, he shared the review of ‘Ikkis’ on his Twitter handle and also wrote that it was such an emotional experience to see Dharam ji on screen.

How is the first review of ‘Ikkis’?
Sharing the review of ‘Ikkis’, Mukesh Chhabra wrote, “Just watched ‘Ikkis’, a film made entirely from the heart. A gentle, honest story that stays in the heart long after the film is over, Dharmendra sir… What dignity, what depth. If this is your last film, it will be truly heart-touching. You will be missed, sir. And Jaideep Ahlawat – salute to you! I absolutely look forward to it.” It wasn’t, and I was pleased to be surprised.”

After this he praised Agastya Nanda’s acting in the film and wrote, “Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia have a warm welcome, both looked very beautiful on screen. Their lovely eyes and charming chemistry were amazing. Agastya’s innocence and honesty really shined. Vivaan Shah and Sikandar Kher’s outstanding work. And above all Sriram Raghavan, the man, the master, once again, sir… once again.” A heart-touching film, a story told with honesty that feels personal.”

Just watched Ikkis — a film made purely from the heart. Gentle, honest storytelling that stays with you long after it ends.
Dharmendra sir… what grace, what depth. If this is your last film, it truly breaks the heart . You’ve left us with something deeply emotional and…

— Mukesh Chhabra CSA (@CastingChhabra) December 29, 2025

About twenty one
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, Twenty One is based on the inspiring story of 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal who was the youngest Indian to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra. In the battle of Basantar, Khetrapal faced the enemy bravely and destroyed 10 Pakistani tanks before sacrificing his life. Along with Agastya Nanda, other actors including Simar Bhatia, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher and Deepak Dobriyal will also be seen in important roles in this film.

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The film ‘Drishyam 3’ is ready to create a stir among the audience once again with its third part. After the immense success of the first two parts, the makers are now planning to bring even more drama and twists.

This time, Jaideep Ahlawat is going to enter the film along with Ajay Devgan, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor, which will definitely fill the film with more suspense and thrill.

Jaideep Ahlawat’s entry in the film
According to the report of Pinkvilla, Jaideep Ahlawat has made his place among the brilliant actors of ‘Drishyam 3’. This will be the first time in his career when he will share the screen with veteran stars like Ajay Devgan and Tabu.

Jaideep’s character will be completely different
According to the report, Jaideep will start shooting for Drishyam 3 in January 2026. He has been cast for an important role which will bring a new twist to the story. His role in the film will be completely different. Jaideep’s entry in the film is a big surprise for the fans because the confluence of this trio will bring a new thrill and suspense in the film.

The film will be released next year
Let us tell you that this film will be released next year in 2026 on October 2 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The film will once again see Tabu reprising her role as IG Meera Deshmukh. Ajay Devgan will be seen in his iconic character Vijay Salgaonkar. There is still suspense regarding Akshay Khanna’s entry in the film.

Suspense created regarding Akshay Khanna
According to a report in Bollywood Machine, Akshay Khanna has refused to do this film. Apart from financial problems, Akshay had also reportedly demanded major changes in his on-screen look in Drishyam 3.

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The wait for The Family Man 3 is over. This series has been released on Prime Video on 21 November. Ever since this series was released, it has been everywhere on social media. This time many new people have been seen in The Family Man 3. The biggest name is that of Jaideep Ahlawat who has been seen in the role of villain. He has troubled Manoj Bajpayee a lot in the series. But in real life Manoj has praised Jaideep a lot.

Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat know each other for a long time but this is the first time they have got a chance to work together. Manoj Bajpayee is very happy working with Jaideep. He has praised Jaideep a lot and also asked him to open his own institute in which he will become his student.

Manoj praised Jaideep

Praising Jaideep, Manoj Bajpayee said- ‘Jaideep is a very good actor. His use of silences and pauses in the scene is very praiseworthy. He works very steadily in front of the camera. When I saw Paatal Lok, I told him – Open an institute, I will become your student.

Talking about The Family Man 3, along with Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur is also seen in the role of villain. Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Ashlesha Thakur, Darshan Kumar, Vedant Sinha, Jugal Hansraj, Shreya Dhanwantri and Gul Panag are seen playing important roles. This time, a lot about Manoj Bajpayee’s personal life has also been shown in the show. In this, the story is based on North East.

After The Family Man 3, excitement has increased among people regarding its fourth part. Now they are waiting for the fourth part.

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