Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak confirmed Akshaye Khanna's exit from 'Drishyam 3' days before shooting, citing disagreements over remuneration and his character's look, including a wig. Jaideep Ahlawat has been cast as Khanna's replacement. Pathak stated he has sent a legal notice to Khanna for breach of agreement and alleged financial losses, criticizing the actor's behavior and suggesting his recent success has led to unprofessionalism. Arshad Warsi, however, praised Khanna for living life on his own terms.