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.
Akshaye Khanna Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Akshaye Khanna reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Akshaye Khanna's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Akshaye Khanna's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Akshaye Khanna Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Akshaye Khanna's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Akshaye Khanna has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | Rehman Dakait | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2026 | Border 2 | 2nd Lt. Dharamvir Singh Bhakhri | Average | 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 | Deewangee | Raj Goyal | Hit | 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 → |
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", "Dhurandhar: The Revenge", and "Mom".