Akshay Kumar signs Priyadarshan’s Oppam remake with Saif Ali Khan in lead
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are among the most successful actor-director combinations of Indian Cinema. While the duo has delivered several classics in the comedy space, we hear that they are teaming up for a thriller next.According to sources, after Bhoot Bangla, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s next is a thriller based on Mohanlal’s Malayalam film, Oppam. “Akshay is a big fan of Oppam, and when Priyadarshan offered him the film, he took no time to sign the dotted line. He is excited to team up on a thriller with Priyadarshan,” a source told Bollywood Hungama.We hear that the Hindi remake of Oppam features Saif Ali Khan in the lead role while details on Akshay Kumar's character are still unknown. “It is a pure battle between Akshay and Saif. The film goes on floors in August 2025 with a start-to-finish schedule.”The Oppam Remake will release in the 2nd half of 2026.Also Read: 10 Years of Gabbar Is Back: Krish Jagarlamudi on Akshay Kumar, corruption, and vigilante justice
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are among the most successful actor-director combinations of Indian Cinema. While the duo has delivered several classics in the comedy space, we hear that they are teaming up for a thriller next.
According to sources, after Bhoot Bangla, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s next is a thriller based on Mohanlal’s Malayalam film, Oppam. “Akshay is a big fan of Oppam, and when Priyadarshan offered him the film, he took no time to sign the dotted line. He is excited to team up on a thriller with Priyadarshan,” a source told Bollywood Hungama.
We hear that the Hindi remake of Oppam features Saif Ali Khan in the lead role while details on Akshay Kumar's character are still unknown. “It is a pure battle between Akshay and Saif. The film goes on floors in August 2025 with a start-to-finish schedule.”
The Oppam Remake will release in the 2nd half of 2026.
Also Read: 10 Years of Gabbar Is Back: Krish Jagarlamudi on Akshay Kumar, corruption, and vigilante justice
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