Priyadarshan Discusses Haiwaan, Casting Choices, and Career Shift to Thriller Genre
Filmmaker Priyadarshan discusses his upcoming thriller Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, marking a shift from his usual comedy films. He praises the actors' professionalism and trust, noting that such collaboration might not be possible with younger, more insecure actors. Priyadarshan reflects on his career evolution and the changing nature of stardom, emphasizing the film's release on September 11 and its basis on the Malayalam thriller Oppam.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (61/100). Lens Score 29/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, theassamtribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theassamtribune broke this story on 5 Sept, 07:24 am. Other outlets followed.