India, Dec. 27 -- Drishyam 3's announcement has been overshadowed by the news of Akshaye Khanna walking out of the film days before the shoot was set to begin. What was earlier speculation has now been confirmed by producer Kumar Mangat Pathak.

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the filmmaker said that Akshaye butted heads with him and the film's director, Abhishek Pathak, over his look and remuneration, walking out after signing an agreement. During the interview, Pathak also confirmed that Jaideep Ahlawat is replacing Akshaye in the film.

"Drishyam is a very big brand. It doesn't matter whether he is in the film or not. Now, Jaideep Ahlawat has replaced him. By the grace of God, we have got a better actor than Akshaye, and most i...