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Director Priyadarshan Turns to Comedy with Akshay Kumar After ‘Haiwaan’ Flop
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:38 AM
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Following the commercial disappointment of his sci‑fi thriller ‘Haiwaan’, filmmaker Priyadarshan announced a new comedy project starring Akshay Kumar, saying he believes audiences prefer lighter fare.
Veteran director Priyadarshan’s latest venture, the science‑fiction action film “Haiwaan”, failed to meet box‑office expectations, marking a rare setback for the filmmaker known for his commercial hits. The underperformance has prompted the director to reassess his upcoming projects.
In response, Priyadarshan confirmed that his next film will be a comedy featuring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar. The pairing brings together the director’s long‑standing expertise in humor with Kumar’s proven track record in mass‑appeal comedy roles.
Speaking to the media, Priyadarshan said he does not believe audiences are currently seeking the type of high‑octane, serious content that “Haiwaan” attempted. Instead, he emphasized that viewers are gravitating toward light‑hearted entertainment, prompting his shift back to the genre that originally made him a household name.
In response, Priyadarshan confirmed that his next film will be a comedy featuring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar. The pairing brings together the director’s long‑standing expertise in humor with Kumar’s proven track record in mass‑appeal comedy roles.
Speaking to the media, Priyadarshan said he does not believe audiences are currently seeking the type of high‑octane, serious content that “Haiwaan” attempted. Instead, he emphasized that viewers are gravitating toward light‑hearted entertainment, prompting his shift back to the genre that originally made him a household name.