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Priyadarshan Reveals Saif Ali Khan's Unique Style, Mohanlal's Cameo in 'Haiwaan'
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News18•29-03-2026, 11:42
Priyadarshan Reveals Saif Ali Khan's Unique Style, Mohanlal's Cameo in 'Haiwaan'
•Priyadarshan shared insights into how Saif Ali Khan joined the horror thriller 'Haiwaan', stating producers informed him of Saif's availability and the actor's excitement upon hearing the script.
•The director described Saif Ali Khan's working style as unique, noting he comes with 10 questions daily but often forgets most once one doubt is cleared, likening him to a 'cute but mature child'.
•Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan hinted at an August release for 'Haiwaan', with Priyadarshan mentioning it would be approximately 90 days after 'Bhooth Bangla'.
•'Haiwaan' is a Hindi remake of Priyadarshan’s 2016 Malayalam hit 'Oppam', which originally starred Mohanlal.
•Mohanlal will make a special cameo appearance in the Hindi version, with Priyadarshan sharing a picture from the sets featuring Saif Ali Khan and Mohanlal, expressing his joy at working with the son of a cricket hero and his favorite film icon.