Akshaye Khanna has set the internet on fire with his fierce performance as Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait in ‘Dhurandhar’. His viral entry and role has become the centre of attention on social media. Viewers, celebrities and many netizens have shared high praise, calling his portrayal powerful and deeply moving. But while the applause continues, a humorous meme trend has also taken over the internet, linking Akshaye’s success to Akshay Kumar in the most unexpected way. A scene from their 2010 comedy ‘Tees Maar Khan’ has suddenly resurfaced, inspiring fans to credit Akshay for ‘discovering’ Akshaye’s talent. This fun throwback soon caught Akshay’s attention, leading to a humble and viral reaction from him.
Meme connects actors through ‘Tees Maar Khan’ comedy scene
In ‘Tees Maar Khan’, Akshay Kumar plays a thief pretending to be a film director, while Akshaye Khanna plays a superstar named Aatish Kapoor. In one memorable scene, Akshay’s fake-director character convinces Aatish to work with him.As ‘Dhurandhar’ gained massive praise, fans dug out this old clip and turned it into a playful meme, suggesting that Akshay was the one who ‘spotted’ Akshaye’s potential long ago. A fan even posted the clip with the caption, “Thank you director saab, for giving the nation such an amazing actor…” The post quickly gained momentum, with people sharing the scene again and again, adding their own jokes and captions.
Akshay Kumar responds humbly to viral meme
When the ‘Hera Pheri’ actor noticed the meme doing rounds online, he responded in a simple and humble way. His reply matched the light-hearted tone of the trend and won many hearts. Reacting to the viral post, he wrote, “Kabhi ghamand nahi kiya bhai…kabhi ghamand nahi kiya.”
Akshay Kumar’s praise for ‘Dhurandhar’
Earlier, the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ actor shared his thoughts on the film itself. On Wednesday, December 10, he posted on his official X handle (formerly Twitter) after watching ‘Dhurandhar’.He wrote, “Watched Dhurandhar and I’m blown away. What a gripping tale and you’ve simply nailed it. @AdityaDharFilms. We need our stories to be told in a hard-hitting way and I’m so glad the audiences are giving the film all the love it deserves.”
About ‘Dhurandhar’
‘Dhurandhar’ also features, Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt and others, but Akshaye’s character has become the main focus for many online discussions. According to Sacnilk, ‘Dhurandhar’ has crossed Rs 200 crore net in India. With the film’s growing success, the makers have confirmed ‘Dhurandhar 2’, is on the way. The sequel is set to release on 19 March 2026.
