Akshaye Khanna
ActingAbout Akshaye Khanna
Akshay Khanna (born 28 March 1975) is an Indian film actor. He made his acting debut in 1997 with Himalay Putra which was produced by his father Vinod Khanna. Since then he has been featured in several critically and commercially acclaimed films. Akshaye has been a recipient of Filmfare Awards twice. His most popular films include Border (1997), Taal (1999), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Hulchul (2004), Race (2008), Dhurandhar (2025) among others. He was critically acclaimed for his performance in Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Humraaz (2002), Gandhi, My Father (2007) and Dhurandhar (2025) Akshaye Khanna had a four year gap from his acting career following his role in Gali Gali Chor Hai. He returned in 2016 as an antagonistic character in the film Dishoom.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Akshaye Khanna reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Akshaye Khanna's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Akshaye Khanna remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Akshaye Khanna Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Akshaye Khanna's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Akshaye Khanna.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dhurandhar Part 2: The Revenge | Rehman Dakait | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | Rehman Dakait | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti | Major Hanut Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Chhaava | Aurangzeb | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Drishyam 2 | IG Tarun Ahlawat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | Special Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Sab Kushal Mangal | Baba Bhandari | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Section 375 | Tarun Saluja | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Accidental Prime Minister | Sanjaya Baru | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ittefaq | Dev Sharma | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mom | Matthew Francis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Dishoom | Wagah | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Delhi Safari | Alex (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Gali Gali Chor Hai | Bharat | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Atish Kapoor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | No Problem | Raj Ambani | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aakrosh | Sidhant Chaturvedi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Shortkut - The Con Is On | Shekhar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Gaurav Rane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Race | Rajeev Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Aaja Nachle | MP Raja Uday Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Gandhi, My Father | Harilal Gandhi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Naqaab | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq | Shiven Dungarpur | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Aap Ki Khatir | Aman Mehra | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | 36 China Town | Chief Inspector Karan Kapoor | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Shaadi Se Pehle | Ashish Khanna | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Hulchul | Jai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home | Gaurang Kaul | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | LOC: Kargil | Lt. Balwan Singh Panghal | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hungama | Jeetu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Border Hindustan Ka | Mubarak | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | दीवानगी | Raj Goyal | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Bollywood/Hollywood | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Karan Malhotra | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Siddharth "Sid" Sinha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Taal | Manav Mehta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dahek A Burning Passion | Sameer B.Roshan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Love You Hamesha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Laawaris | Captain Dada / Vijay | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Aa ab Laut Chalen | Rohan Khanna | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Kudrat | Vijay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Inderjit Bansal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mohabbat | Rohit Malhotra/Tony Braganza | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Border | 2nd Lt. Dharamvir Singh Bhakhri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Himalay Putra | Abhay Khanna | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Mahakāli | Asuraguru Shukracharya | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Ikka | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Bhagam Bhag 2 | - | Flop | Similar → |
Akshaye Khanna - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Akshaye Khanna?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akshaye Khanna is "Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Akshaye Khanna acted in?
Akshaye Khanna has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Akshaye Khanna?
Other notable films include "Drishyam 2", "Mom", and "Section 375".