Haiwaan presents the Malayalam thriller Oppam for Hindi viewers, while the main story stays the same. In the film, a blind man gets trapped in a risky mess. He has to use his hearing, his nerve, and his instincts to make it through. Right from the start, the setup feels tense. The hero cannot use sight, yet the other side knows his weak spots well. Because of that, every moment feels like it could turn.
Saif Ali Khan And Akshay Kumar Deliver Powerful Performances
Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar are the two best assets of Haiwaan. Saif carries his character with conviction and brings out the vulnerability of the role with subtlety. Saif’s act is most impressive when the character has to rely on other senses while staying on guard despite being in an unfavorable position. On the other hand, Akshay Kumar is given a dark space to perform in and also adds the necessary intensity to the struggle. Akshay’s screen presence makes the antagonist look all the more menacing.
Haiwaan Review: Strong Emotions And Suspense Keep The Story Engaging
Haiwaan works as a thriller, but it does not feel fake. The way the people in it connect makes the story feel personal. It also stops the movie from becoming only a run after someone, with a clear hero and a clear bad man. The risk does not show up in one loud moment. It moves slowly, like a steady pressure. The suspense keeps its bite. There are also slower parts. In those moments, the emotions show and the film has space to settle.
Mohanlal’s Oppam Remake Stays Close To The Original While Adding Its Own Touch
Haiwaan is not a total remake, as it does not intend to make any radical changes to the plot of Oppam. Rather, Haiwaan tries to stay true to the plot of Oppam and to incorporate the themes of the original movie into Hindi culture. And this approach works since the plot and emotions of the Malayalam film are still alive. Yet the plot will seem familiar to those who have seen the original film with the participation of Mohanlal. Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar do manage to put in enough of their personality so as to create their own version of the movie.
