Prakash Raj joins Drishyam 3 Hindi shoot, says he isn't replacing anyone

Prakash Raj has officially joined Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 and has already started shooting for the much-awaited thriller. The actor also clarified rumours about replacing Akshaye Khanna, addressing the speculation early on.

Actor Prakash Raj has joined the cast of Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, putting an end to speculation about his recent projects. The actor confirmed that he has already begun shooting for the third instalment of the popular thriller franchise.

Amid the buzz, Prakash also addressed rumours on social media suggesting he was stepping in for Akshaye Khanna, setting the record straight before the speculation could grow further.

Announcing officially, Prakash wrote on X, "Started shooting for this engaging franchise #Drishyam3 in Hindi. With a wonderful team and a scintillating role to play. I'm sure you will love it . (and yes im not replacing anyone..)"

Started shooting for this engaging franchise #Drishyam3 in hindi. With a wonderful team and a scintillating role to play . Im sure you will love it . ( and yes im not replacing anyone..)

Prakash Raj’s entry comes after Akshaye Khanna exited the project, leading to tensions between the actor and the film’s producers. Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak revealed that Khanna quit the film just a day before the release of Dhurandhar on December 5, 2025, despite having a signed agreement and locked fees after several renegotiations.

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Pathak said, "We had signed an agreement with Akshaye Khanna. His fees were locked after several renegotiations. He insisted on wearing a wig, but Abhishek Pathak explained how it would affect continuity. He initially agreed, but later people around him suggested he would look better with it, and he raised the demand again."