Dhurandhar: R Madhavan Reacts With A Meme As Akshaye Khanna Steals The Spotlight

As Dhurandhar continues to dominate conversations around performances this year, the spotlight has largely stayed fixed on Akshaye Khanna’s chilling turn as Rehman Dakait. His transformation, screen presence, and intensity have earned widespread praise, turning him into one of the film’s most talked-about elements. But amid all that attention, a meme shared by co-star R Madhavan has sparked a fresh discussion online. Instead of an interview or statement, Madhavan let the meme do the talking! The post, which he shared on social media, subtly hinted at how some performances can slip under the radar when the noise around another becomes overwhelming. Fans quickly caught on, reading the meme as a nod to Madhavan’s own understated work in the film.

The meme is taken from a scene in Ford v Ferrari. It shows Madhavan standing off to the side as Akshaye Khanna’s character receives applause and attention from the crowd. As Madhavan looks on, a character tips his hat towards him. The text layered on the image reads “True cinephile” and “remarkable transformation on screen”, drawing attention to Madhavan’s performance without directly calling out anyone else. The post struck a chord with viewers who felt Madhavan’s role deserved more recognition. Many took to the comments to express their appreciation. While fans debated overlooked performances, praise for Akshaye Khanna continued to pour in.

A few days ago, Smriti Irani lauded the film with a detailed note. Now, the actress-turned-politician has once again expressed her admiration by sharing a special Instagram story, this time appreciating the man of the moment, Akshaye Khanna.

Taking to her Instagram, Smriti Irani revisited one of Akshaye Khanna’s most memorable comic performances by sharing a clip from Tees Maar Khan. The film, known for its over-the-top humour and hysterical plot, has been making the rounds on social media lately. In the film, Akshaye plays a hilariously dramatic actor obsessively chasing an Oscar.

Sharing a clip from the film where the Dhurandhar actor’s desperation for the coveted award is on full display, the former Union minister added a witty caption to the post. She wrote, “When Akshaye has surpassed all expectations and you too want to yell… de do Oscar!”

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has become the second highest-grossing film of the year, trailing only Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava. The Ranveer Singh-led film has crossed the Rs 550 crore mark worldwide. Alongside Khanna and Madhavan, the film also features Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi in important roles.