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Saif Ali Khan – Akshay Kumar thriller

Overview

The Saif Ali Khan–Akshay Kumar collaboration continues to evolve as a serious crime-suspense thriller. After the partnership was announced in late June 2026, the film—originally titled *Haiwaan* and later clarified as *Haivan*—was confirmed as a Hindi remake of Priyadarshan’s Malayalam hit *Oppam*. The story follows a released prisoner seeking revenge against a retired judge, with Khan playing a blind music teacher and Kumar as the antagonist in a “dangerous, negative role.”

Promotional activity accelerated on 15 July 2026 when the first look was unveiled. Three dark-toned posters showed the leads in intense poses with taglines such as “Vengeance sees everything” and “Every sense is a weapon”. Kumar shared a poster on social media, emphasizing the film’s relentless tone with the caption, “One sees everything, One misses nothing, Haiwaniyat ab nahin rukegi (The monstrosity cannot be stopped now).” The supporting cast was expanded to include Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar alongside earlier names.

Production is handled by KVN Productions and Thespian Films, backed by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn. As of August 2026, promotional efforts have intensified with new posters establishing an ominous tone. A teaser is scheduled for release around 12 August 2026, with plans to attach it to the theatrical prints of ‘Awarapan 2’ and ‘Batwara 1947’ to increase visibility.

On 12 August 2026, the teaser was released, highlighting a departure from director Priyadarshan’s traditional comedic style. The footage emphasizes a dark, tense atmosphere focused on revenge and survival. Kumar described his role as his first time playing a character that is “out and out evil,” while Khan noted the challenges of portraying a blind character aiming for an understated performance. The worldwide theatrical rollout remains set for 11 September 2026.

Entities

Priyadarshan · Saif Ali Khan · Haiwaan · Akshay Kumar

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Haiwaan teaser features Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan

    The teaser for Priyadarshan’s psychological thriller Haiwaan features Akshay Kumar in a villainous role and Saif Ali Khan as a heroic blind character.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 11 sources
    Haiwaan teaser and posters announced for Akshay Kumar thriller

    New posters for the upcoming Hindi thriller ‘Haiwaan’, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, have been released ahead of a teaser launch expected around August 12, 2026.

  3. 30 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan's Thriller 'Haiwaan' Reveals First Look Ahead of September Release

    Haiwaan, a Priyadarshan‑directed thriller starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, unveiled its dark first‑look posters on 15 July 2026; the film releases worldwide on 11 September 2026.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's Thriller ‘Haivan’ slated for September release

    Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite for the serious thriller *Haivan*, directed by Priyadarshan, releasing in India on 11 September 2024.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Saif Ali Khan to star in new thriller with Farhan Akhtar and team up with Akshay Kumar in Haiwaan

    Saif Ali Khan will act with Akshay Kumar in Haiwaan (release Sep 11) and also lead an untitled thriller produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, slated for production later this year.

Sources

bhaskarlive.in · bollyspice.com · bollywoodbubble.com · boxofficeincome.in · boxofficeworldwide.com · cinetalkers.com · data.gov.uk · desiblitz.com · hindi.asianetnews.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · hindi.pardaphash.com · indoremirror.in · informalnewz.com · justbollywood.in · keralatv.in · latestly.com · m9.news · mathrubhumi.com · mirchi9.com · movietalkies.com · munsifdaily.com · newsbytesapp.com · newsmobile.in · orissapost.com · pardaphash.com · southasiandaily.com · tennews.in · thecsrjournal.in · thepatriot.in · tv9hindi.com

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