Is Akshay Kumar set to play the villain opposite Saif Ali Khan in 'Oppam' remake?

After 17 years, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are said to be joining forces again for the Hindi remake of the Malayalam movie 'Oppam'. The original film, released in 2016, featured Mohanlal in the lead role. Recent reports suggest that Akshay might take on the role of the antagonist in this new version, although no official announcement has been made yet.
Reports on Casting and Film Details
As reported by Bollywood Hungama, while Saif takes on the lead role, it’s Akshay who will be cast in a menacing avatar. The film is essentially a high-stakes battle between Akshay and Saif, and they’re going to go all-out against each other. It’s going to be a gripping and intense watch. The film will go on the floors in August this year and is set to release in 2026.
Saif Ali Khan’s Recent Work
Saif Ali Khan recently starred alongside Jaideep Ahlawat and Nikita Dutta in the film 'Jewel Thief', which is now streaming on Netflix. The movie has garnered fairly positive feedback from viewers.
Akshay Kumar’s Current Projects
While Akshay Kumar stars alongside Ananya Panday and R. Madhavan in 'Kesari Chapter 2', a period courtroom drama that has been met with enthusiastic audience response. The film, which portrays the compelling story of a lawyer fighting against the British Raj after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, continues to attract viewers and perform well at the box office. Following this success, Akshay is set to appear next in 'Housefull 5', whose teaser was recently unveiled, creating buzz ahead of its release.
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is scheduled to hit theaters across the globe on June 6, 2025.