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Mohanlal Joins 'Haiwaan' Set for Cameo as Priyadarshan Enters Final Mumbai Schedule

The Oppam remake casts Saif Ali Khan as a visually impaired protagonist opposite Akshay Kumar with a 2026 release planned.

Overview

  • Priyadarshan shared an on-set photo with Saif Ali Khan and Mohanlal, publicly confirming Mohanlal’s cameo in the Hindi remake.
  • The director said the production has entered its final stretch in Mumbai with about nine days of work remaining with Saif Ali Khan.
  • Akshay Kumar completed his portions before heading to Dubai, with remaining scenes focusing on Saif across city locations and set work.
  • A large-scale Churchgate sequence was filmed over five nights with 30–40 cars and around 100 junior artistes under action director Stunt Silva.
  • Backed by KVN Productions and Thespian Films, the film also features Saiyami Kher and is targeting a 2026 release.