Director Siddharth P. Malhotra has nothing but praise Akshaye Khannathe ability of acting. Ahead of the release of their upcoming courtroom action thriller ‘Ikka’, the filmmaker opened up about Khanna’s amazing screen presence, calling her one of the best performers in the industry. Malhotra also expressed hope that the actor continues to come up with more projects, insisting that his talent deserves more recognition.
Siddharth P. Malhotra called Akshaye Khanna an amazing performer
Over the years, Akshaye Khanna has built a reputation for delivering nuanced performances across genres. For Siddharth P. Malhotra, the actor has always stood out for his ability to add emotional weight and complexity to every character he portrays.Talking to IANS about his admiration for the actor, the filmmaker said, “For me, Akshaye Khanna has always been an amazing actor. I have admired his work for many years. I really hope he gets more films because he deserves it. He is incredibly talented and brings so much depth to every role he plays.
Akshaye Khanna’s powerful comeback on the big screen
After spending a relatively quiet period away from the spotlight, Akshaye has made a strong comeback by embracing intense and layered characters. His portrayal of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in ‘Chhaava’ earned him widespread acclaim, while his role in ‘Dhurandhar’ further cemented his image as a compelling antagonist.In ‘Dhurandhar’, the actor plays Rehman Dakait, also known as Rehman Baloch, a feared gangster based in Karachi with political ambitions. As the leader of the Lyari-based Baloch gang, his character emerged as the film’s main antagonist, garnering praise for his screen presence.
‘Ikka’ meets again Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna after years
Akshaye Khanna will next be seen in Siddharth P. Malhotra’s ‘Ikka’, where he shares the screen with Sunny Deol. The action thriller revolves around an intense courtroom battle, with Deol playing an upright lawyer and Khanna portraying a man accused of murder whose past is intimately connected with the lawyer’s own life.The film also marks the collaboration of Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna after their memorable collaboration in the 1999 war drama ‘Border’. Produced by Alchemy Films, ‘Ikka’ also features Sanjeeda Shaikh, Shishir Sharma and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor in pivotal roles. The film is set to premiere on Netflix on July 10.