Is Mohanlal in ‘Haiwaan’? Know How His Cameo Bridges Saif Ali Khan’s Thriller to ‘Oppam’ (SPOILER ALERT)
Director Priyadarshan’s latest thriller Haiwaan features a surprise cameo by Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who appears as a visually impaired man alongside Saif Ali Khan's character in the film's climax. The brief post-climax scene serves as an emotional crossover, honoring the original 2016 Malayalam hit 'Oppam'.
Priyadarshan’s latest thriller Haiwaan, starring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar, hit theatres on September 11, 2026. While the film delivers high-stakes action and suspense as Saif Ali Khan plays the visually impaired Shyam Rane opposite Akshay Kumar’s antagonist Parashuram, one of its biggest highlights occurs in the final moments. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal makes a surprise appearance that directly ties the narrative to its cinematic roots. ‘Haiwaan’ Movie Review: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan’s Reunion Fails To Rescue Priyadarshan’s Messy Thriller.
Mohanlal in ‘Haiwaan’?
Mohanlal’s entry comes unexpectedly near the climax of the film. Dressed in dark glasses and carrying a walking stick, his appearance immediately draws attention due to the central role blindness plays in the plot structure.
The significance of his character is revealed in the film's final scene. Mohanlal plays a visually impaired man who appears alongside Saif Ali Khan’s character and a young girl by the roadside. The brief encounter establishes a symbolic connection between both actors.
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During the post-climax sequence, the young girl standing between them turns to Mohanlal and asks, "Can't you see too?" Mohanlal lowers his glasses and asks who else is unable to see, to which Saif Ali Khan’s Shyam Rane responds that he is also blind.
As the traffic signal light turns green, the young girl holds the walking sticks of both men and guides them safely across the street. Though brief, the scene functions as a key narrative bridge, uniting the two lead figures of the original story and its adaptation.
Mohanlal's Cameo in ‘Haiwaan’
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Mohanlal in ‘Oppam’
Mohanlal’s cameo serves as a direct homage to the 2016 Malayalam hit Oppam, which was also directed by Priyadarshan. In the original film, Mohanlal played the lead role of Jayaraman, a blind elevator operator who gets framed for a murder. Saif Ali Khan’s portrayal of Shyam Rane in Haiwaan is the Hindi adaptation of that same character. ‘Haiwaan’ Adaptation of ‘Oppam’: Everything You Need To Know About Mohanlal’s Malayalam Hit Ahead of Akshay-Saif Film Release.
Priyadarshan initially faced reluctance when proposing the cameo to Mohanlal, given that the veteran actor had played the primary lead in the original. However, after hearing how the scene fit into the adaptation's conclusion, Mohanlal agreed to join the project. The final sequence stands as a homage to Oppam, effectively passing the torch between two cinematic renditions of the story.
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