Deadly Villain-Duo Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal Add an Edge to the Chills in Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar, a film that’s packed with star power, has created a storm over the internet for all the right reasons! The film brings together a powerpacked ensemble, including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun against an action backdrop that has the attention of the audiences! Undoubtedly, the protagonists have added a sharp edge to the film’s plot, but it’s the villains who have become the most talked about! What started as a snowball of praise for Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal’s screen presence and characters, has now turned into a full-blown social-media avalanche!

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From the moment Akshaye Khanna appears on the screens as the ‘Apex Predator’ Rehman Dakait alongside the cast, his controlled intensity, silent rage and unmistakable ability to converse a lot more through his steel-cut expressions, sets the tone for scenes that bend towards him and not the other way round. From tight dialogue delivery to bloody action sequences and the viral Arabic dance moment, Akshaye Khanna has drawn audiences.

Arjun Rampal, on the other hand, brings an entirely different flavour as the ‘Angel of Death, ISI Major Iqbal delivering a performance that is magnetic, chilling, and loaded with tension. From his commanding entry to the spine-chilling torture sequence, and from his domineering presence in meetings to every charged exchange, audiences are talking about every frame he occupies. The gut-twisting torture scene, in particular, and the striking shot of him seated on the throne symbolising the immense power he wields as ISI Major Iqbal have become standout moments.

Both actors shoulder Dhurandhar by playing spine-chilling villains, adding a sharp arc to the film’s plotline and raising tension for the protagonists. They have gotten into the skins of Rehman Dakait and Major Iqbal so well that the audiences are now convinced that no other actor could’ve pulled off those roles.

Currently, the internet is filled with snippets from the film that showcase Akshaye Khanna’s viral Arabic dance sequence. Several users are sharing the clip on socials with a message that says, “Petition to declare this the GREATEST villain entry ever made!” and “Poori movie ek taraf, aur Akshaye Khanna ek taraf!” The audiences are hailing Akshaye Khanna as one of the most versatile actors of Hindi cinema, especially mentioning the way he chooses selective films, but serves an unforgettable performance each time!

The internet is also filled with fan edits of Arjun Rampal’s portrayal as the Angel of Death! Fans have taken to X to praise his impressive acting range, specially mentioning the chills he brings in each frame and his raw look, with the golden tooth, dense beard, an elongated attire and the steel eyes that talk dominance.

One common sentiment is threading through all conversations on social media, that Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal are the brothers of menace in Dhurandhar - and the audiences have agreed to it!

About Dhurandhar

Presented by Jio Studios, a B62 Studios production, Dhurandhar is written, directed, and produced by Aditya Dhar, and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar. It is headlined by Ranveer Singh, along with Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun. The film explores the untold origins of unknown men, and it is packing a punch in theatres!

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