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<\/p>\nVeteran actor Prakash Raj has officially started shooting for the much-anticipated Hindi thriller Drishyam 3. The actor confirmed his participation through a social media post, while also addressing speculation surrounding the film\u2019s casting after Akshaye Khanna\u2019s reported exit from the project.<\/p>\n
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Prakash Raj begins shooting for Drishyam 3, quips he is \u201cnot replacing anyone\u201d after Akshaye Khanna\u2019s exit from Ajay Devgn-starrer<\/p>\n
Taking to X, Prakash Raj shared an update from the sets and wrote: \u201cStarted shooting for this engaging franchise #Drishyam3 in Hindi. With a wonderful team and a scintillating role to play. I\u2019m sure you will love it. (And yes, I\u2019m not replacing anyone..)\u201d<\/p>\n
Started shooting for this engaging franchise #Drishyam3<\/a> in hindi. With a wonderful team and a scintillating role to play . Im sure you will love it . \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f( and yes im not replacing anyone..) \ud83d\ude1b\ud83d\ude1b\ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n \u2014 Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) February 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The post appeared to directly respond to ongoing assumptions that he might be stepping into a role earlier associated with Khanna. His clarification suggests that his character is a new addition rather than a replacement.<\/p>\n Notably, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that Prakash Raj would be joining the cast of Drishyam 3, hours before the actor confirmed the development himself.<\/p>\n The third instalment of the franchise continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family, with Ajay Devgn expected to reprise his lead role. The earlier films were both commercial successes and built a strong following, raising expectations for the upcoming chapter.<\/p>\n Recent clarification on Spirit rumours<\/p>\n The development comes shortly after Prakash Raj addressed separate reports claiming that he had been dropped from Sandeep Reddy Vanga\u2019s upcoming film Spirit due to creative differences. The Prabhas and Triptii Dimri-starrer is currently in production and has been generating steady buzz since its announcement.<\/p>\n Earlier reports had suggested that Prakash Raj, who was initially announced as a key cast member, was removed from the project while the film was already being shot in Hyderabad. According to these claims, issues allegedly arose on set, leading to an unexpected casting change at that stage of production.<\/p>\n However, Prakash Raj strongly refuted these reports. Taking to his X handle (formerly Twitter), the actor wrote, \u201cTo all the toxic #Fakenews peddlers\u2026. On #Spirit the movie. We have not even started shooting for my scenes, and you whatsup factories speculate stories. Grow up and have a life. #justasking.\u201d<\/p>\n As Drishyam 3 moves forward in production and Spirit remains in active development, Prakash Raj has now publicly clarified his association with both projects, putting recent speculation on record.<\/p>\n Also Read:\u00a0Prakash Raj slams National Film Awards: \u201cWhen files and piles are getting awards! They don\u2019t deserve Mammukka\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n More Pages: Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection<\/a> Catch us for latest Bollywood News<\/a>, New Bollywood Movies<\/a> update, Box office collection<\/a>, New Movies Release <\/a>, Bollywood News Hindi<\/a>, Entertainment News<\/a>, Bollywood Live News Today<\/a> & Upcoming Movies 2026<\/a> and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.<\/p>\n
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