Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar are reuniting after 17 years for a horror thriller, Haiwaan. The film shoot has been completed and now fans are waiting for its release. Well, today director Priyadarshan
is celebrating his birthday and wishes are coming in from all corners. And Thespian Production also shared some BTS with lead actors and it is going viral.
Taking to their Instagram handle, Thespian production house shared BTS photos featuring Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. They wished the filmmaker and wrote, “Wishing our dearest @priyadarshan.official sir a very happy birthday. It is an honour to be part of your cinematic journey with #Haiwaan.” Fans also reacted. The anticipation around Haiwaan, a taut, edge-of-the-seat-thriller from the legendary filmmaker Priyadarshan is soaring with each passing day. Haiwaan is produced by KVN Productions in association with Thespian Films, and jointly produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Fenn.
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Mohanlal Wishes ‘Dear’ Priyadarshan Happy Birthday
Taking to his Instagram stories, Mohanlal shared a photo in which he was seen buttoning Priyadarshan’s shirt and wrote, “Happy birthday dear Priyan’. Mohanlal and Priyadarshan have worked together in several timeless classics that continue to enjoy cult status. Films like Thalavattam, Chithram, Kaalapani, Vandanam, and Kilukkam not only defined an era of Malayalam cinema but also showcased Mohanlal’s versatility under Priyadarshan’s direction.
Akshay Kumar’s Birthday Surprise For Priyadarshan Has A Bhool Bhulaiyaa Twist
Heartwarming wishes and messages have been pouring in from across the globe. As the director celebrates his 69th birthday, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has a playful twist up his sleeve. Adding a generous dose of humour to the celebrations, the Housefull actor marked the occasion with a surprise birthday video that quickly caught everyone’s attention. Taking to Instagram, Akshay shared a hilarious clip of himself seated on a wooden rocking horse as he wished the veteran director. “Many, many happy returns of the day, Priyan sir. You are turning 69, a great age sir, great age and lots of love and luck and great films and sir good health,” he said, before teasing viewers with a twist.
Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are coming together after a long time for a horror thriller, Haiwaan. The film has been generating a lot of buzz since its announcement. But did you know that Saif Ali Khan was not the first choice for the film. Yes, you are reading right. Priyadarshan wanted to cast Amitabh Bachchan but he could not. In an old interview with Rediff, Priyadarshan spoke, “I have never been able to collaborate with writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair, and I have never been able to work with Mr Bachchan,” he said, adding, “Many times, we came very close to working together, but somehow the projects never materialised. For one reason or another, the films we were meant to do together fell through.”
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.
