Veteran actor Prakash Raj has officially commenced shooting for the much-anticipated Hindi thriller, *Drishyam 3*. The acclaimed actor confirmed his participation through a social media post, notably addressing the ongoing speculation surrounding the film’s casting, particularly after reports of Akshaye Khanna’s rumoured exit from the project.
Prakash Raj's Drishyam 3 Announcement
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Prakash Raj shared an update directly from the sets, bringing clarity to his involvement:
• He stated: “Started shooting for this engaging franchise #Drishyam3 in Hindi. With a wonderful team and a scintillating role to play. I’m sure you will love it. (And yes, I’m not replacing anyone..)”
• This statement directly responded to assumptions that he might be stepping into a role previously associated with Akshaye Khanna, suggesting his character is a new addition rather than a replacement.
• Bollywood Hungama was the first to report Prakash Raj's casting, hours before his official confirmation.
The third installment of the blockbuster franchise will continue the gripping story of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family, with Ajay Devgn expected to reprise his iconic lead role. The previous films were highly successful, setting high expectations for this upcoming chapter.
Clearing the Air on 'Spirit' Rumours This announcement follows closely on the heels of Prakash Raj addressing separate reports claiming he had been dropped from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film *Spirit*. The Prabhas and Triptii Dimri-starrer has been generating considerable buzz and is currently in production.
• Earlier reports suggested that Prakash Raj, initially announced as a key cast member, was removed from *Spirit* during its Hyderabad shoot due to alleged creative differences.
• Prakash Raj strongly refuted these claims on his X handle, writing: “To all the toxic #Fakenews peddlers…. 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.”
As *Drishyam 3* moves forward in production and *Spirit* remains in active development, Prakash Raj has publicly clarified his association with both high-profile projects, effectively putting an end to recent casting and production speculation.
