Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Priyadarshan Promises Different Akshay Kumar Avatar in Haiwaan
Priyadarshan is directing a new thriller called Haiwaan.
The film is an adaptation of his earlier movie Oppam.
He did not show Oppam to the new actors.
He wanted them to create their own performances instead of copying the original cast.
Saif Ali Khan was chosen early to play Shyam.
Akshay Kumar wanted to play Haiwaan.
Priyadarshan said the role lets viewers see Akshay in a darker and more villainous way.
Haiwaan is planned for release in cinemas worldwide on September 11.
Priyadarshan said he avoided showing Oppam to Haiwaan’s cast so the new film could develop its own identity.
He said actors may imitate performances if they watch the original film being remade.
Saif Ali Khan was Priyadarshan’s first choice for the role of Shyam.
Akshay Kumar joined after expressing interest in playing Haiwaan, a darker and more villainous role.
Haiwaan, produced by KVN Productions and Thespian Films, is scheduled for worldwide cinema release on September 11.
- Who
- Director Priyadarshan, along with actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, is behind Haiwaan.
- What
- Haiwaan is an upcoming thriller adapted from Priyadarshan’s earlier film Oppam.
- When
- The film is scheduled to release worldwide on September 11; the year is not specified.
- Where
- Haiwaan is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide.
- Why
- Priyadarshan wants Haiwaan to have its own identity and to present Akshay Kumar in a different, darker role.
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Lead cast
- Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan
- Adaptation
- Priyadarshan’s earlier film Oppam
- Production
- KVN Productions and Thespian Films
- Additional cast
- Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Sharib Hashmi
- Release
- Worldwide in cinemas on September 11