Actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are back together on screen after 17 years. They have joined films with veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan for a new thriller called ‘Haiwaan’. The film, which started production today in Kochi, Kerala, is the Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam hit ‘Oppam’, originally features Mohanlal.
Akshay Kumar share BTS with Saif Ali Khan
Akshay shared a behind-the-scenes video from the film’s set, playfully teasing co-star Saif. Wearing a T-shirt that said “Saint”, he joked, “I know this devil very well,” showing the bond between the two actors. The video has brought back memories for fans, who fondly recall their work in films like ‘Main Khiladi Tu Anari’, ‘Yeh Dillagi’, ‘Tu Chor Main Sipahi’, and ‘Tashan’.
Star cast reveal the Haiwaan film dialogues
While posting the video, Akshay wrote, “Hum sab hi hain thode se shaitaan Koi upar se Saint, koi andar se ‘Haiwaan’ :)) Starting the shoot for #Haiwaan today with my favourite captain of the ship, @priyadarshan.official Sir. Great to working with Saif after 17 years. Let’s get the haiwaniyat rolling!! (sic)” In a recent interview, he shared his excitement about reuniting with both Priyadarshan and Saif Ali Khan. “It’s great that I’m working again with Priyadarshan ji. And the best part is that I’m working with Saif Ali Khan again. After such a long time, we’re teaming up once more, and I can’t wait to start shooting with him,” he said.
On the film’s title, Akshay Kumar laughed and said, “This was written in my future. First, I did Insaan, then Jaanwar, and now Haiwaan. So, the trilogy is complete, Insaan, Jaanwar, Haiwaan. It wasn’t planned that way.”
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