Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar are reuniting after 17 years for a horror thriller, Haiwaan. They have been shooting, and today, Saif Ali Khan has officially wrapped up the shoot. The makers shared a series
of behind-the-scenes photos from the set. The film is said to be adapted from Mohanlal’s acclaimed 2016 thriller Oppam and is slated for a 2026 theatrical release. The cast also includes Samuthirakani, Saiyami Kher, Shreya Pilgaonkar, Asrani, and Einar Haraldsson in key roles.
Taking to their Instagram handle, Priyadarshan shared a series of photos featuring Saif Ali Khan amd announcing that the shoot has completed. The release date of the film has not been shared. Fans also reacted with heart emojis. They also asked about the other projects. Akshay Kumar, who is also in the lead role, was seen missing from the last day of the shoot.
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Priyadarshan’s Iconic Frame With Saif Ali Khan And Mohanlal On Haiwaan Sets
The veteran filmmaker took to Instagram to share a picture with Saif Ali Khan and Mohanlal. In the caption, he wrote, “Look at life and the way it turns… Here I am, on the shooting sets of HAIWAN, working with the son of one of my biggest cricket heroes and my favourite film icon. Truly, God is kind.” Priyadarshan was referring to Saif, whose father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, also known as Tiger Pataudi, was a legendary Indian cricket captain and batsman, and to Mohanlal, whom he considers his favourite actor.
In the photo, Saif and Mohanlal are seen holding walking sticks and wearing sunglasses. In the 2016 original, Mohanlal played a blind man who witnesses a murder and must protect a child from a killer closing in on them. Saif steps into the same role for the Hindi remake of Oppam. Priyadarshan had earlier confirmed that Mohanlal will also appear in a cameo in the new film.
Priyadarshan Confirms Mohanlal’s Cameo In Haiwaan
In an interview with Pinkvilla, the filmmaker confirmed that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will indeed appear in the film; however, he didn’t reveal what character he would play. He said, “If you’re asking me about Haiwaan, Mohanlal is in that film. However, what character he plays, I don’t want to say right now. See, every time I make a movie, it is the story that excites me. I never think about actors.”
Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan and Next Projects
Haiwaan marks Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar’s first collaboration since 2010’s Khatta Meetha, with the duo also teaming up for Bhooth Bangla.
Meanwhile, the Oppam remake reunites Akshay and Saif Ali Khan on screen after Tashan (2008).
Backed by KVN Productions’ Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn’s Thespian Films, the film’s cast also includes Saiyami Kher. The film is expected to release in 2026.
