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Dhurandhar's hero 'Rehman Dacoit', how did Akshaye Khanna unknowingly become the real star of the film?
When this dialogue echoed in the theatres, it seemed as if the sound of applause was heard everywhere and why not, after all a hero had to go through the ordeal for years but the role of a villain has given him the reward. It is said that if the story is good then the audience is automatically drawn to the cinema hall. The reason behind coming is that along with a good story, they get complete entertainment. Now director Aditya Dhar has brought a film to the cinema hall with an excellent story. A big film, a powerful story and a star-studded cast of countless stars.
The film's villain is being discussed more than its story and hero. Akshaye Khanna 's name is on everyone's lips. Today, we'll explain and tell you the full story behind how the wrath of Dhurandhar's "Rehman Dacoit" has deeply impacted people's hearts and minds, and also try to understand how a villain is wreaking havoc on Ranveer Singh's stardom in the colorfully portrayed "Dhurandhar. "
Dhurandhar's real 'hero' turns out to be a villain
Usually, films are promoted in the name of the hero. In films, the hero often charges the most money. The film sells on the name of the hero. However, this time the story has changed and now the villain is being discussed more than the hero. Akshay breathed life into the character of Rehman Dacoit in Dhurandhar that even the walls of the cinema halls are screaming his name. From children to the elderly and from women to the youth, everyone is liking Rehman Dacoit in Dhurandhar. After this, it is being said that 2025 belongs to Akshay Khanna.
I was passing from a Haldi ceremony on a Mumbai street while going home and they were playing this song in DJ remix version and people were dancing with those #AkshayeKhanna steps 😂🔥
— $@M (@SAMTHEBESTEST_) December 10, 2025
Just 5 days and it has gone so viral 😭pic.twitter.com/jYovLXq3a9
Chaava to Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna's havoc
Akshay Khanna's debut at the beginning of the year garnered similar praise. However, Vicky Kaushal's performance in the film Chawa was quite powerful, so he received more praise. However, it wasn't as if Akshay Khanna, who played the villain in the film, was being praised less than Vicky.
Akshay managed to instill fear in the role of Aurangzeb, and this fear spread from the box office to the hearts of the audience. After this, in Dhurandhar, Akshay Khanna played the role of Rehman the dacoit in such a way that a new tale of fear was written. Akshay Khanna's character in Dhurandhar achieved something that perhaps many villains could not. While Akshay Khanna may not have achieved that status as a hero, at this stage of his life, he has now achieved that status.
Rehman the Dacoit – Akshay is powerful in a role
You'll see many layers to Akshay Khanna's character in the film. Whenever Akshay Khanna has appeared on screen, audiences haven't even blinked. There are some scenes where Akshay simply delivers his look, and the theater erupts in applause. Akshay's look won everyone over with his presence.
Dhurandhar belongs to Akshaye Khanna. The actor who doesn’t party, doesn’t live on Bollywood hill, doesn’t do cheat dance at weddings, doesn’t fool around with women half his age or doesn’t believe in hosting bad TV shows. The actor we all love. The real superstar AK. pic.twitter.com/cl4sVYoqdq
— Khushboo Mattoo (@MattLaemon) December 6, 2025
There is a dialogue in the film when Rehman the dacoit says to the people of Lyari - "Assalamu Alaikum Lyari, how are you all?" This dialogue is enough to tell that Akshay Khanna has left an impression with every dialogue of his, be it a small dialogue or a big one.
The terror of gangster Rehman Dacoit, who lived in Lyari, Karachi, was so intense that it sent shivers down the spine of those who heard him. If you think that the ruthlessness of Rehman Dacoit, as you saw on screen in 'Dhurandhar', was only that, then you are wrong. In real life, the gangster from Lyari was far more terrifying than the 'Rehman Dacoit' depicted on screen. From the murder of his mother to the slaughter of 3500 people, Rehman Dacoit carried out everything. Akshay Khanna put in his best efforts to play this character, and the result is before everyone today.
FA9LA song fever
Akshay Khanna is receiving as much praise for his performance in the film as he is for the song he dances in. Akshay Kumar's moves in the song FA9LA are trending on social media. Or rather, it's this song that made Akshay Khanna go viral on the internet. Everyone is dancing to this song on social media.
Bahraini rapper Flipperachi gave voice to this song, and it instantly became an internet sensation. This song not only changed the rapper's fortunes but also increased Akshaye Khanna's fan following. A black kurta, dark glasses, and a swinging Rahman Daku... it was as if audiences were treated to a different kind of swag in theaters.
It's been said that Akshay Khanna performed the dance steps to the song himself. No one choreographed the song. Akshay's Baloch dance has been well-received even abroad, and people are uploading videos of the dance moves to the song online.
Now what will come next in Akshay's kitty?
Akshaye Khanna has always been a lover of the arts and a hard worker. Whatever work he undertook, he did it wholeheartedly. This is why he never disappointed audiences. Akshaye Khanna has played negative roles in many films, but he never achieved the success that Dhurandar brought him even as a leading man. Akshaye Khanna will soon be seen in the Telugu film Mahakali.
He will also be seen in a film called Ikka, which will be released on Netflix. For now, Akshaye Khanna is enjoying his success like any other human being. He doesn't have any star-like tantrums or fussiness; this is precisely what sets him apart. Ultimately, it wouldn't be wrong to say that, knowingly or unknowingly, Dhurandar has certainly made Akshaye Khanna a superstar, and Akshaye Khanna is being talked about more than the hero.
PC:Jagran
