Producer Kumar Mangat revealed Akshaye Khanna's exit from 'Drishyam 3', citing the actor's success after 'Drishyam 2' as a reason for his changed perception. Mangat stated that Khanna, who had faced a career lull before 'Section 375', was discouraged from signing him previously due to being perceived as 'moody'. Mangat suggested Khanna's success might have led him to believe he was solely responsible for the film's hit status.