Drishyam has been one of the most-loved film franchises in the industry. The crime thriller left everyone on the edge of their seats, and fans have since been waiting for the third instalment. It was a while ago when the makers announced that Drishyam 3 would be released on October 2, 2026. However, while fans were excited about the announcement, the news of Akshaye Khanna’s exit left them dismayed. Reports have been rife recently that Prakash Raj will replace the star in the film.
Prakash Raj reacts to the speculations around him replacing Akshaye Khanna in Drishyam 3
Prakash Raj is the newest actor to join the cast of Drishyam 3. The film already has a stellar cast, including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Ishita Dutta, and Mrunal Jadhav. On February 10, 2026, reports revealed that Prakash had joined the team. However, new reports on February 11, 2026, claimed that the actor had been brought on board to play the role originally played by Akshaye Khanna. And now, Prakash has reacted to the buzz.
