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Priyadarshan praises Saif Ali Khan’s work on Haiwaan
Director Priyadarshan has praised Saif Ali Khan after working with him for the first time on Haiwaan, an action thriller due in cinemas on September 11, 2026. In an interview with Pinkvilla,…
The Story in Brief
Director Priyadarshan has praised Saif Ali Khan after working with him for the first time on Haiwaan, an action thriller due in cinemas on September 11, 2026. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Priyadarshan said Saif arrived with questions about his character and scenes, but followed the director’s guidance once they were answered. He described the actor as a “very mature child”.
Haiwaan stars Saif alongside Akshay Kumar, marking their reunion after nearly 17 years, according to 123telugu.com. Saif plays a visually impaired man, while Akshay has a negative role. The film is based on the Malayalam film Oppam, the outlet reports.
The Indian Opinion
The easy publicity line is that Priyadarshan’s praise guarantees a strong film, while some adaptation chatter may treat Haiwaan as a remake that needs no scrutiny. Neither follows from a director’s compliment. Saif’s preparation and the Oppam connection set expectations, but the real test is whether the thriller gives its visually impaired protagonist depth and avoids reducing disability to a plot device. The box-office and audience response after September 11 will settle that better than promotional quotes.
Sources (2): pinkvilla.com, 123telugu.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
