Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan has revealed that he’s making ready to retire from filmmaking after finishing two main initiatives, Haiwaan and the much-anticipated Hera Pheri 3. At present in Kochi capturing for Haiwaan, the acclaimed director opened up in regards to the movie, his collaborations with Akshay Kumar, and why he feels the time has come to step away from cinema.Haiwaan marks Priyadarshan’s 99th movieHaiwaan, impressed by his 2016 Malayalam hit Oppam, is being reimagined with a number of modifications to the dialogues and screenplay. The movie stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles, with Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher taking part in pivotal characters.Apparently, Akshay will reportedly play the villain within the movie. Mohanlal, who headlined Oppam, may also make a cameo look. “His character will certainly be a shock for the viewers,” Priyadarshan teased in a dialog with Onmanorama.Haiwaan will proceed filming in Kochi earlier than shifting to Vagamon, Ooty, and Mumbai. Coincidentally, an important scene from Oppam was additionally filmed on the similar Kochi location 9 years in the past.His a centesimal movie with MohanlalAfter Haiwaan, Priyadarshan plans to direct his a centesimal movie, with Mohanlal within the lead as soon as once more. The screenplay is but to be finalized, however the shoot is anticipated to start subsequent yr.On his long-standing rapport with Akshay Kumar, he stated, “It’s all about consolation. For me, he’s Bollywood’s Mohanlal.”
Hera Pheri 3 earlier than retirementPriyadarshan additionally confirmed that he’ll lastly direct Hera Pheri 3, reuniting Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in certainly one of Bollywood’s most iconic comedy franchises. “I don’t normally revisit my authentic movies with sequels, it’s not my most popular model of working. However I’ll positively make Hera Pheri 3, because the producers have been requesting it for a very long time,” he admitted.The filmmaker concluded with a candid confession: “As soon as I full these movies, I hope to retire. I’m getting drained.”Identified for delivering a few of Bollywood’s most memorable comedies together with Hera Pheri, Hulchul, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Hungama, and Garam Masala, Priyadarshan has been a grasp of each Malayalam and Hindi cinema for over 4 a long time. His retirement, if it follows after Haiwaan and Hera Pheri 3, will mark the top of an period in Indian cinema.