South Actor Was First Choice For Rahman Dekait In Dhurandhar

In Bollywood hit Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal of gangster Rahman Dekait won massive praise. Surprisingly, Telugu star Nagarjuna Akkineni was the first choice but had to decline due to prior commitments on Coolie and Kubera. Khanna’s performance revived his career, earning acclaim for his calm, menacing presence, and memorable dialogue delivery in the film.