Overview

• On July 15, Priyadarshan confirmed on Instagram that his next film, titled 'Haiwaan', will bring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together on screen after 17 years.
• The thriller is a Hindi adaptation of Priyadarshan’s 2016 Malayalam hit Oppam, remade under his direction for Bollywood audiences.
• Akshay Kumar will portray the film’s villain, marking one of the few times he has taken on an antagonist role in his career.
• Some reports suggest Saif Ali Khan may play a visually impaired protagonist opposite Kumar, though official character profiles have not been released.
• Filming is scheduled to begin in August 2025, with a theatrical release targeted for 2026.