Dhurandhar's Saumya Tandon Reveals Akshaye Khanna 'Barely Spoke' To Her Before FIRST Shot

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Saumya Tandon, who played the role of Akshaye Khanna, AKA Rahman Dakait's wife, in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar has been winning praise for her performance in the film ever since the movie released in theatres. On Thursday, December 18, the Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain actress took a walk down memory lane, and recalled her very first day on the film’s sets. In a detailed note, Saumya revealed that she and Akshaye 'barely spoke' to each other before their first scene together.

Saumya Tandon reveals shooting first scene of Dhurandhar with Akshaye Khanna

Taking to her official Instyagram handle, she shared a series of behind-the-scenes and penned a heartfelt note dedicated to her co-star. She revealed that the images were from the first scene she shot for the film in Amritsar, set at Rehman Dakait’s haveli. Recalling the moment, she wrote that it was November last year and she was filled with both anticipation and anxiety. Her first shot of the day involved Akshaye Khanna lighting a cigarette while her character silently urges him to seek revenge. Describing him as “pure magic,” Saumya shared that despite barely speaking off-camera, there was an instant connection once the cameras started rolling. She expressed admiration for Akshaye’s artistry and said working with an actor of his calibre was nothing short of a dream, adding that she hopes they get to collaborate again in the future.She also dropped behind-the-scenes pictures from the set featuring her, Akshaye Khanna and movie's director Aditya Dhar.Take a look:

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All About Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar features Ranveer Singh as Hamza, an Indian intelligence officer who ventures into the crime-infested streets of Pakistan’s Lyari to dismantle ISI-backed terror networks. The film has earned praise for its gritty narrative and powerful performances, especially from Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and Rakesh Bedi. The ensemble cast also includes Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal in key roles.

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Dhurandhar's winning streak

Released on December 5, the spy thriller has continued to dominate the box office, maintaining remarkable momentum well into its second week. Defying the usual weekday slowdown and competition from new releases, the film has drawn steady crowds, emerging as a rare all-day, all-week theatrical success.In an era where weekday collections typically dip, Dhurandhar has stood out with consistently packed theatres. Housefull shows have become commonplace, prompting multiplexes to add early-morning and late-night screenings to meet demand. What makes this run even more impressive is that the film has achieved these numbers without discounted tickets or promotional offers, showing the strength of positive word-of-mouth.