Akshay Kumar And Saif Ali Khan Reunite After 17 Years For Priyadarshan Film Titled Haiwaan: Report
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite for the thriller, directed by Priyadarshan. The film is reportedly the Hindi remake of the Malayalam movie Oppam.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are teaming up once again for an upcoming thriller directed by the acclaimed Priyadarshan. Although filming hasn't started yet, excitement is building as the title has finally been revealed.
HT City has confirmed that the film will be called Haiwaan, meaning 'beast' in English. A source shared, 'The team felt this describes their subject the best, and conveys exactly how Priyadarshan sees it- as an edge-of-the-seat thriller. There were other titles in contention, but this one clicked unanimously, given the characters the lead actors play."
According to Bollywood Hungama, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are teaming up for the Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam, which originally starred Mohanlal. According to a recent report by Bollywood Hungama, Akshay Kumar will take on the role of the villain in the film.
Hindustan Times had earlier mentioned that Akshay and Saif were excited as they read the script. Talking about the film, the source adds, 'It's a nail-biting and entertaining thriller film. Helmed by Priyadarshan, it will leave the audiences on the edge of their seats!" The film goes on floors in August this year and is slated for a release in 2026.
This marks the first collaboration between Akshay and Saif, who are reuniting after 17 years, after their 2008 film Tashan. Shooting is set to begin in August, with the release planned for next year. Akshay recently completed Bhooth Bangla, also directed by Priyadarshan, while Saif was last seen in Jewel Thief.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan have shared the screen in a few notable films over the years, with their most prominent collaboration being the 2008 action-comedy Tashan. They also appeared together in the cult classic Dil Chahta Hai (2001), although their roles had limited interaction, and in the 2009 Bollywood action-romantic comedy Kambakkht Ishq. These films highlighted their on-screen chemistry and set the stage for their upcoming reunion.
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