Akshaye Khanna Enjoys Lunch Date With Longtime Friend Rajat Rawail, Rare Pic Shared

September 10, 2026

Mumbai: Actor Akshaye Khanna recently caught up with his longtime friend and filmmaker Rajat Rawail over a relaxed lunch in Mumbai.

Rajat Rawail Shares Candid Lunch Picture

Rajat Rawail shared a candid glimpse of their get-together on social media on Wednesday. Sharing the picture, he wrote, “super luncheon with my best best buddy, the super talented acting juggernaut akshaye khanna & rajat rawail bandra © wed 9/9/36 © friends for ever n ever.”

In the picture, the two friends can be seen seated across a table at a restaurant and posing for the camera.

Akshaye Khanna Set For ‘Mahakali’

Akshaye Khanna continues to remain in the spotlight for his choice of diverse roles. After making an impact with his recent performance in ‘Dhurandhar’, the actor is now set to surprise audiences with another striking transformation in the upcoming mythological film ‘Mahakali’.

In the film, Akshaye Khanna will reportedly portray Shukracharya, the guru of the Asuras. The makers recently unveiled the first extended glimpse, titled ‘Shukracharya’s War Cry’, showcasing the actor in an intense and dramatically transformed avatar.

Directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru and written by Prasanth Varma, ‘Mahakali’ is part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. The film also stars Sriya Reddy, Bhoomi Shetty and Rohit Saraf. It is slated to release in theatres on January 8, 2027.

Akshaye Khanna’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Success

Akshaye Khanna has also been riding high on the success of Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’, in which he played Rehman Dakait. His performance received widespread appreciation.

The action thriller, headlined by Ranveer Singh and featuring Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal, released in theatres on December 5, 2025.

Khanna reprised his role in the sequel, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, which released on March 19, 2026.