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Priyadarshan Confirms Haiwaan Has Wrapped and Entered Post-Production

The Oppam remake aims for a slow-burn mystery with a focus on mood-driven character work.

Overview

  • Priyadarshan said the shoot is complete and the film has entered post-production, with reports pointing to a 2026 release that remains undated.
  • Writer Rohan Shankar said he adapted Priyadarshan’s 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam, keeping a slow-burn pace and a mystery-first tone.
  • The cast features Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, reuniting on screen after nearly 17 years in the director’s first project with Saif.
  • The writer said Saif plays the blind lead from Oppam while Akshay plays the antagonist, a detail Hindustan Times also reported for Kumar’s role.
  • Media reports list Saiyami Kher in the ensemble and Mid-Day notes a senior part for Mohanlal, while official confirmations and a release date are still pending.