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‘Actors said no, then called later’: Mukesh Chhabra on casting Akshaye Khanna for Dhurandhar; spent 2 years, auditioned 300 for film

March 25, 2026

Mukesh Chhabra reveals he spent 2 years and auditioned 300 actors for Dhurandhar 2. He also shares how actors rejected roles later regretted it, while Akshaye Khanna came on board at the right time.

By: Entertainment Desk 4 min readNew DelhiMar 25, 2026 01:58 PM IST DhurandharMukesh Chhabra shares about the casting process for Dhurandhar. (Photo: Instagram/Mukesh Chhabra) Make us preferred source on Google Print Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is working wonders at the box office, much like its predecessor, which released in December last year. While the film has been widely praised for several aspects, its casting has emerged as one of its strongest highlights. Each actor appears perfectly suited to their role, as if tailor-made for the part. Characters inspired by real-life figures appear so convincing that it raises curiosity about what went into casting such a precise ensemble. ALSO READ: Dhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 6 LIVE Updates Casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who has been in the spotlight since the release of Dhurandhar, recently opened up about the effort behind the scenes. He revealed that he spent nearly two years auditioning and casting over 300 actors to bring the film’s world to life.

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Mukesh Chhabra reveals he spent 2 years and auditioned 300 actors for Dhurandhar 2. He also shares how actors rejected roles later regretted it, while Akshaye Khanna came on board at the right time.