Make-up artist Preetisheel Singh has shared the behind-the-scenes high-scenes of ‘Dhurandhar’ and put the spotlight back on it. Akshaye KhannaIt is Rehman’s highly debated turn as Dakait. The make-up and prosthetics artist posted a set of photos from the film’s final showdown, showing Khanna bloodied and in character, calling her role pivotal in the blockbuster’s legacy. Its publication has drawn new attention to the actor’s performance, which became one of the most talked about parts of the first film after its release on December 5, 2025.
Dhurandhar’s climax scene goes viral again
In his Instagram post, Preetisheel Singh praised Akshaye Khanna’s impact on the franchise and reviewed the gritty final sequence of ‘Dhurandhar’. He wrote, “You can talk about Dhurandhar’s legacy, but you can’t talk about it without Akshaye Khanna. He was truly a force to be reckoned with. Here’s a look back at Akshaye Khanna in the epic climax scene from Part 1, which was as intense to watch as it was to shoot. Full speed all the way!”The post featured photos from the climactic scene where Khanna’s character, gangster Rehman Dakait Lyari, meets a brutal end. In the story, played by Hamza Ranveer SinghInspector Aslam joins his ally Sanjay DuttTo put Rehman Dakait in such a dire situation, he could not be saved. Even after the murder, Hamza keeps his cover intact and presents himself as a loyal soldier shattered by Rehman Dakait’s death.
Akshaye Khanna’s role in ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise
Khanna played Rehman Dakait, a Lyari gangster based on a real-life figure. The film shows that the character is branching out into politics to get away from Lyari. The death at the hands of Hamza marks a major turning point and sets the stage for the events of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’.The sequel, released on March 19, 2026, extended the box office of the franchise. “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” follows Hamza’s rise within Lyari’s political system while also exploring his background and path to espionage. The franchise has an ensemble cast that includes Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt. The first film focuses on an Indian undercover intelligence agent who infiltrates the criminal and political circles of Karachi seeking revenge for the 26/11 attacks.
