India, Feb. 15 -- Actor Akshaye Khanna has been winning widespread praise for his chilling portrayal of gangster Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar. However, rumoures recently suggested that Nagarjuna was the makers' first choice for the role before it eventually went to Akshaye. Now, Nagarjuna has reacted to the ongoing buzz.

During a recent interaction with Bollywood Hungama, Nagarjuna addressed the circulating buzz claiming that he had turned down the role of Rehman Dakait in the spy thriller Dhurandhar.

Debunking the rumours around Akshaye replacing him, Nagarjuna said, "Absolutely not. I was not offered the role, though I wish I was. Dhurandhar is a superb film. Really incredible direction by Aditya Dhar. I loved his earlier...