Priyadarshan felt Akshay Kumar was joking when he showed interest in playing the villain in 'Haiwaan'; even Saif Ali Khan 'didn't believe it'
- Posted on August 31, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Director Priyadarshan opens up about the casting process for his crime thriller 'Haiwaan', revealing that Akshay Kumar's initial interest in playing the antagonist was initially perceived as a joke. The unconventional choice marks a significant departure from both Kumar and co-star Saif Ali Khan's typical heroic roles. This adaptation of the Malayalam film 'Oppam' promises to showcase these Bollywood stars in their most challenging and darkest characters yet.
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Priyadarshan felt Akshay Kumar was joking when he showed interest in playing the villain in 'Haiwaan'; even Saif Ali Khan 'didn't believe it'
Priyadarshan's upcoming crime thriller 'Haiwaan', a remake of the Malayalam film 'Oppam', brings Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together in roles that are very different from their usual screen appearances. The director has now revealed how Akshay Kumar came on board as the antagonist.
