‘Ikka’ director Siddharth P Malhotra praises ‘Dhurandhar’ star Akshaye Khanna: ‘He brings tremendous depth to every role’
Director Siddharth P Malhotra has nothing but admiration for Akshaye Khanna’s acting prowess. Ahead of the release of his upcoming courtroom thriller ‘Ikka’, the director spoke about Khanna’s incredible screen presence, describing him as one of the finest performers in the industry.
Malhotra also expressed his hope that the actor continues to bag more projects, insisting that his talent deserves much greater appreciation.
Siddharth P. Malhotra calls Akshaye Khanna an exceptional 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 heft and complexity to every character he portrays.Speaking to IANS about his admiration for the actor, the director said, “For me, Akshaye Khanna has always been an exceptional actor.
I have admired his work for many years. I sincerely hope he gets more films because he deserves them. “He is extremely talented and brings tremendous depth to every role he plays.”
Akshaye Khanna’s powerful return to the big screen
After spending a relatively quiet phase out of the limelight, Akshay has made a strong comeback by adopting intense, multi-layered characters. His portrayal of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Chhaava received widespread appreciation, while his role in Dhurandhar cemented his image as a compelling antagonist.
In ‘Dhurandhar’, the actor played the role of Rehman Duckett, also known as Rehman Baloch, a Karachi-based gangster with political ambitions. As the leader of a Baloch gang based in Lyari, his character emerged as the film’s primary antagonist, earning praise for his commanding screen presence.
Ika reunited. Sunny Deol And Akshaye Khanna years later
Akshaye Khanna will next be seen in Siddharth P. Malhotra’s Ikka, where he shares the screen with Sunny Deol. The thriller revolves around a thrilling courtroom battle, with Deol playing an upstanding lawyer and Khanna playing a man accused of murder whose past is closely linked to the lawyer’s life.The film also marks the reunion of Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna after their memorable collaboration in the 1999 war drama ‘Borders’. Produced by Alchemy Films, Ikka also stars Sanjeeda Sheikh, Shishir Sharma and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor in pivotal roles. The film is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on July 10.