Overview

• Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar are teaming up after 17 years for Priyadarshan’s Hindi adaptation of the Malayalam thriller Oppam, originally starring Mohanlal.
• Akshay Kumar will portray the antagonist, marking a significant departure from his usual roles, opposite Saif Ali Khan in the lead.
• Filming is scheduled to start in August 2025, with the production aiming for a theatrical release in the second half of 2026.
• The duo, known for their successful collaborations in the ’90s and the cult-favorite Tashan (2008), will bring their chemistry to a new genre.
• Priyadarshan continues his collaboration with Akshay Kumar, with other projects like Bhoot Bangla currently in production and Hera Pheri 3 underway.