Saif Ali Khan To Train In Kalaripayattu For Oppam Hindi Remake, Filming Starts Soon
Saif Ali Khan will star in the Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam hit Oppam. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film will start production by year-end.
So, it's really happening! After months of rumours and anticipation, Saif Ali Khan is officially set to star in the Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam hit Oppam. The actor and filmmaker Priyadarshan, who have been talking about adapting this Mohanlal-starrer for a while now, are finally making it official.
Last week, the makers dropped a big announcement in a trade magazine, revealing that they've secured the rights to remake Oppam in Hindi. The film is all set to go on floors by the end of the year.
Saif isn't just going to show up and do his usual thing in this upcoming film. He's diving deep into something totally new! The actor will be training in Kalaripayattu, an ancient Indian martial art form, to pull off some intense action sequences in the film.
Before the cameras start rolling, Saif is diving into some serious prep. A major part of his preparation will involve training in Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial art. According to sources by Mid-Day, 'Saif will take a two-month break after finishing Rahul Dholakia's movie. During this time, he'll undergo workshops to prepare for playing a blind character. After that, he'll head to Kerala to train in Kalaripayattu, as his character is a skilled martial artist."
Produced by Antony Perumbavoor, Oppam revolves around Mohanlal's character, Jayaraman, a visually impaired man with extraordinary senses of smell, hearing, and touch. When a retired judge is murdered by a man he wrongfully sentenced, Jayaraman steps up to protect the judge's daughter. Sources reveal that Saif Ali Khan has been in talks with Priyadarshan and the producers of Oppam since 2023.
'In the months that followed, Saif focused on Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, while Priyadarshan got busy with his projects. Now, Saif has secured the rights for the remake and set the shoot dates. Priyadarshan is already working on the script, and filming is expected to begin by the end of 2025 after Saif completes Rahul Dholakia's film and Priyadarshan wraps up Bhooth Bangla with Akshay Kumar and Tabu," shared the insider, according to Mid-Day.
In an exciting twist, Bobby Deol will join Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist in the Oppam remake. Interestingly, Samuthirakani, who played the villain in the original Malayalam film, is also expected to play a significant role in the Hindi version.
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