Farah Khan Says Akshaye Khanna ‘Truly Deserves An Oscar’ For Dhurandhar Performance

Aditya Dhar’s spy action thriller Dhurandhar, headlined by Ranveer Singh and backed by a power-packed ensemble, released in theatres on December 5 and has been generating massive buzz ever since. The film, which also stars Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt, has been receiving glowing reviews from both critics and audiences.

Among all the performances, Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal of Rehman Dakait has emerged as one of the film’s biggest highlights. His intense screen presence and layered performance as the ruthless character have set social media abuzz, with fans hailing his work as one of the finest of his career. Many viewers have pointed out how effortlessly he commands attention in every frame, making his character both

menacing and magnetic.

The now-viral track FA9LA has further amplified the impact of his character. The song, which showcases the aura and swagger of Rehman Dakait, has quickly become the internet’s latest obsession. Snippets from the sequence have been widely shared across platforms, with fans praising Akshaye’s screen presence and the song’s staging.

Farah Khan Shares Viral Reel, Calls Him ‘Oscar-Worthy’

Adding to the wave of appreciation, filmmaker Farah Khan — who earlier collaborated with Akshaye Khanna in Tees Maar Khan — recently lauded the actor’s performance in Dhurandhar. On Monday, Farah took to Instagram to share a fan-made reel that cleverly juxtaposed Akshaye’s scenes from Dhurandhar with a memorable moment from Tees Maar Khan.

In the video, Akshay Kumar is seen looking at Akshaye and saying, “Woh raha mera superstar, mera Oscar.” The text layered over the reel read: “Everyone after watching Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar.” Reacting to the clip, Farah added laughter emojis and wrote in her caption, “Akshaye Khanna truly deserves an Oscar.”

The post quickly caught the attention of fans, who flooded the comments with praise for Akshaye and echoed Farah’s sentiment about his performance being award-worthy.

Meanwhile, the makers of Dhurandhar have already confirmed that the story will continue. A sequel was teased in the post-credit scene of the film, with the second part slated for release on March 19, 2026 — just three months after the first instalment.

The first part had a runtime of three hours and 34 minutes. While the duration of the sequel is yet to be revealed, the announcement has left fans eagerly waiting for the next chapter.