Actor Akshaye Khanna is receiving widespread acclaim for his performance in the newly released spy thriller Dhurandhar, with fans and viewers declaring 2025 as his most impactful year in cinema. 
Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, the film features Akshaye as Rehman Dakait, a Pakistani crime lord and politician who serves as a key antagonist.
Following the film&rsquo;s release, social media was filled with posts praising Akshaye&rsquo;s screen presence and character portrayal. One user wrote, 
&ldquo;The "A" in Akshaye Khanna stands for AURA. Terrific screen presence🔥 #Dhurandhar.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Another viewer added, &ldquo;Akshaye Khanna was honestly on another level in Dhurandhar&hellip; He nailed every scene literally!&rdquo;
Many fans highlighted that the actor delivered two strong performances this year, first as Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Chhaava, and now as Rehman Dakait. 
A user wrote, &ldquo;Can we just declare 2025 the year of Akshaye Khanna sir. Incredible in Chaava and then pushed the envelope further in #Dhurandhar.&nbsp;What a performance!&rdquo;
Another fan praised his entry sequence in Dhurandhar, saying, &ldquo;Akshaye Khanna is the ultimate show stealer &amp; this scene with the Arabic song and his dance is an absolute vibe.&rdquo; 
Others noted his ability to command the screen effortlessly, with one comment stating, &ldquo;Akshaye Khanna&rsquo;s screen presence is so strong that he ended up overshadowing everyone.&rdquo;
Appreciation also extended to Akshaye&rsquo;s low-profile approach to stardom. 
A fan wrote, &ldquo;&gt; No social media &gt; No PR machinery &gt; No airport pap walks &gt; No controversy bait&hellip; Returns with two films in 2025&hellip; Akshaye Khanna: the quietest but loudest performer.&rdquo;
Dhurandhar opened strongly at the box office, collecting ₹27 crore on Friday, marking another successful release in what fans are calling Akshaye Khanna&rsquo;s standout year.

Akshaye Khanna delivers powerful performance in Dhurandhar

Fans hail 2025 as Akshaye Khanna’s year after standout roles in Chhaava and Dhurandhar

Akshaye Khanna Wins Praise For Standout 2025 Roles

Fans hail 2025 as Akshaye Khanna’s year after standout roles in Chhaava and Dhurandhar

December 6, 2025 | 15:21 IST