Will South Superstar’s Cameo Save Akshay’s Next?

With Priyadarshan planning the official Hindi remake of Mohanlal’s Oppam, fans are eager to watch Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan team up again. The remake, Haiwaan, also includes a cameo by Mohanlal, and his portion has already been filmed.

Priyadarshan shared a photo on social media featuring Saif Ali Khan and Mohanlal as visually impaired characters. Mohanlal played a blind character in the original Malayalam film, and Saif follows the same path in Haiwaan. The image created strong curiosity among viewers.

Mohanlal’s presence holds huge value because of his stature, but it may not influence the Hindi-speaking audience. Many viewers still remain tough to impress. The film’s performance will depend more on execution than on a cameo.

Since Haiwaan is an official remake, it also carries the usual risk of comparison. Even with a strong plot, remakes often struggle at the box office. The team must rely on sharp storytelling and strong performances to stand out.

As the shoot nears completion, fans now wait to see how the pairing of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan works in this remake. Their past collaborations hold nostalgia, and the response to Haiwaan will show whether that magic still resonates.