When Tees Maar Khan released in theatres, it received poor reviews, but was still a box office success, largely thanks to Akshay Kumar’s humor, and Akshay Khanna’s standout performance as Aatish Kapoor and the chartbuster “Sheela Ki Jawaani”. The film is back in the news after several netizens pointed out that Akshay Kumar had recognized Akshay Khanna’s extraordinary acting talent long before Dhurandhar.

Fans referenced their dynamic in Tees Maar Khan, where Akshay’s character – a thief who presents himself as a world-class director – flatters ‘superstar’ Aatish Kapoor (played by Akshay Khanna) by convincing him that he is “Oscar-level” material.