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Haiwaan
Directed byPriyadarshan
Screenplay byPriyadarshan
Rohan Shankar
Dialogues byRohan Shankar
Story byPriyadarshan
Based on
Oppam
by Priyadarshan
Produced byVenkant K. Narayana
Baker Ninan Fenn
Shailaja Desai Fenn
Starring
CinematographyDivakar Mani
Edited byM. S. Aiyyappan Nair
Music bySongs:
Pritam
Score:
Salim–Sulaiman
Production
companies
KVN Productions
Thespian Films
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Haiwaan (lit. 'Beast') is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film co-written and directed by Priyadarshan, and produced under KVN Productions and Thespian Films. It is an official remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam, and stars Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Saiyami Kher, Asrani and Shriya Pilgaonkar.

The film was officially announced in July 2025.[1] It marks Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's on-screen reunion after a long time following Tashan (2008). Principal photography commenced in August 2025 and concluded by December 2025.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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Pre-production began in May 2025.[3] The film's title was revealed as Haiwaan.[4] The film was announced in July 2025, an remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.[5]

Casting

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In April 2025, it was reported that Saif Ali Khan would appear in the film.[6] In May 2025, it was reported that Akshay Kumar would join the cast.[7] In August 2025, Asrani, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher joined the cast.[8][9][10] Mohanlal, who played the lead in the original film, was confirmed to make a cameo appearance.[11] In December 2025, Jisshu Sengupta was confirmed to have joined the cast.[12]

Filming

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Principal photography began in August 2025 in Kochi, Kerala, with scenes filmed in the Panampilly Nagar area.[13] Production subsequently moved to Vagamon and Ooty, which was completed within the same month.[14]

In mid-October, the unit returned to Mumbai for the final schedule.[15] Portions of the film were shot at several locations, including Churchgate railway station, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Bandra Kurla Complex and Alibaug.[16][17]

Asrani completed filming before his death.[18] Mohanlal filmed a cameo appearance,[19] while Shriya Pilgaonkar announced that she had completed filming her portions.[20]

The film was shot extensively in multiple locations including Kochi, Vagamon, Ooty and Mumbai.[21] Filming wrapped in December 2025 at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.[22]

Release

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Home media

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In a pre-release deal, Sony Pictures Networks acquired the post-theatrical digital and satellite rights[23] of the film for ₹80 crore.[24] The company also acquired the film's music rights under the banner Sony Music India as part of the same agreement.[24]

References

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  1. ^ "Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar starrer Haiwaan to begin shoot in August". Mid-day. 27 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Naira Shah opens up about collaborating with Priyadarshan for Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan starrer Haiwaan". Bollywood Hungama. 21 February 2026. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Oppam: Saif Ali Khan & Priyadarshan to start filming for Hindi remake by year-end". Mid-day. 3 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Exclusive| Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan's film with Priyadarshan finally gets THIS title". Hindustan Times. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  5. ^ "'Haiwaan': Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite after 17 years for a Priyadarshan film". The Hindu. 16 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Saif Ali Khan and Priyadarshan Join Forces for a Hindi Remake of 'Oppam', Actor Gives a Peek into His Role". Deccan Chronicle. 22 April 2025.
  7. ^ "Is Akshay Kumar set to play the villain opposite Saif Ali Khan in 'Oppam' remake?". The Times of India. 4 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Asrani Confirms Joining Priyadarshan's Haiwaan Starring Akshay Kumar And Saif Ali Khan". News18. 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Shriya Pilgaonkar Joins Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan in 'Haiwaan'". The Hollywood Reporter India. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Saiyami Kher joins Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in Priyadarshan's 'Haiwaan'". The Statesman. 26 August 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Priyadarshan confirms Mohanlal to join Saif Ali Khan-Akshay Kumar in Haiwaan; reveals Akshay said yes to film when so many actors rejected role". The Indian Express. 22 September 2025.
  12. ^ "যিশু প্রিয়দর্শনের ছবিতে! সঙ্গী অক্ষয়কুমার, সইফ আলি খান! কোন চরিত্রে দেখা দেবেন অভিনেতা?". Anandabazar (in Bengali). 6 December 2025.
  13. ^ "Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar spotted at tea shop in Panampilly Nagar! Priyadarshan's 'Haiwaan' shoot begins". Mathrubhumi. 23 August 2025.
  14. ^ "Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan wrap outdoor schedule of Priyadarshan's Haiwaan". Bollywood Hungama. 15 September 2025.
  15. ^ "Akshay Kumar begins shooting for the final schedule of 'Haiwaan': 'What a journey'". Telegraph India. 9 October 2025.
  16. ^ "Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan shoot an action sequence in 5 nights for Haiwaan". Mid-day. 12 November 2025.
  17. ^ "Saif Ali Khan Shoots Pivotal Portion of Haiwaan in Alibaug". Filmfare. 21 November 2025.
  18. ^ "Asrani shot for Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan's Haiwaan days before death, Priyadarshan reveals he worked in pain". Hindustan Times. 22 October 2025.
  19. ^ "Mohanlal wraps up his portion of shoot for Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan's Haiwaan: Report". Moneycontrol. 13 November 2025.
  20. ^ "Shriya Pilgaonkar wraps filming for Priyadarshan's 'Haiwaan' starring Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan". Telegraph India. 11 November 2025.
  21. ^ "Saif Ali, Akshay Kumar's 'Haiwaan' is not an exact 'Oppam' remake, but Mohanlal will be playing a cameo: Priyadarshan | Exclusive". Onmanorama. 24 August 2025.
  22. ^ "Saiyami Kher's emotional homecoming as Haiwaan wraps at St Xavier's College". Indulge Express. 8 December 2025.
  23. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan starrer Haiwaan locks digital and satellite deal with Sony Pictures Networks India". Bollywood Hungama. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  24. ^ a b "Akshay Kumar's Haiwaan recovers 70% of its budget before release, eyes August 2026 theatrical launch". Moneycontrol. 1 March 2026.
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