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Saif Ali Khan – Akshay Kumar thriller

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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.

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