Drishyam 3 casts Jaideep Ahlawat as Akshaye Khanna exits amid toxic replacement claims

Producer confirms the shift, calling Khanna’s exit “toxic”

With casting drama continuing to dog 2025, the producer of Drishyam 3 has confirmed Akshaye Khanna is out and Pataal Lok’s Jaideep Ahlawat will take his place. The announcement follows days of speculation around a “toxic” exit, adding to a wider run of controversies tied to multiple big-budget films.