Nagarjuna has finally addressed the circulating rumours suggesting that he declined the role of Rehman Dakait within the spy thriller Dhurandhar. Actor Akshaye Khanna has been receiving widespread popularity of his intense portrayal of gangster Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. Nevertheless, reports were indicating that Nagarjuna was the primary selection for the role before it ultimately went to Akshaye. Now, Nagarjuna has spoken out to make clear the situation.
Nagarjuna Clarifies NOT Being A Part Of Ranveer Singh Led Dhurandhar
In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Nagarjuna directly addressed the speculation about him turning down the role. Refuting the rumours that Akshaye replaced him, he said, “Absolutely not. I used to be not offered the role, though I wish I had been… Dhurandhar is an outstanding film… The direction by Aditya Dhar is incredible. I loved his earlier film Uri as well! The acting by everyone within the film is implausible, and Akshaye Khanna was outstanding… I’m looking forward to the sequel! Wishing them one other blockbuster.”
Akshaye Khanna’s performance in Dhurandhar has been highly praised. Within the film, he portrayed the formidable Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait, with many viewers claiming he stole the show, especially together with his viral dance entry to Flipperachi’s Fa9la.
Currently, Nagarjuna is working on his one centesimal film. In the course of the interview, he also shared his thoughts on this project. He stated, “We’re not rushing anything. There’s no rush to complete the film. We wish it to be very special. After Dhurandhar, it’s clear that audiences now expect international standards of storytelling.”
About Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar was released in theatres on December 5 last yr and has turn out to be a large hit. The film features an ensemble solid including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. Set in Lyari town, Karachi, the film, directed by Aditya Dhar, revolves around covert intelligence operations against a backdrop of major geopolitical and terror incidents, reminiscent of the Kandahar plane hijack, the 2001 Parliament Attack, and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The film has grossed Rs 1300 crore worldwide, including over Rs 800 crore in India alone, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film so far. The sequel, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is ready to release in theatres on March 19.
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