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Haiwaan: Release and initial box office performance

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~~Saif Ali Khan – Akshay Kumar thriller Haiwaan updates~~ Haiwaan: Release and initial box office performance

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—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 Following 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. On 12 August 2026, release of 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. Following the teaser, the official trailer ~~was released on 24~~ in August 2026, ~~depicting a suspenseful cat-and-mouse chase. In early September 2026,~~ the film received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). ~~With a reported runtime~~ Ahead of ~~approximately 164 minutes, Haiwaan is~~ its scheduled ~~for~~ theatrical release on 11 September 2026, ~~where it is expected~~ the film's runtime was reported at approximately 164 minutes. On its opening day, Haiwaan reported a slow start at the Indian box office, earning approximately 3 crore rupees in net collections (3.60 crore rupees gross). Despite being screened across roughly 7,224 shows, the film saw an average occupancy rate of only 11 to ~~compete with~~ 12 percent. The film faces significant competition from ‘Mirzapur: The ~~Movie’.~~ Movie’ and ‘Hanuman Ansh’. While initial daytime collections were modest, some viewers have praised the film as a “quality crime thriller suitable for family viewing,” and observers suggest evening shows may see increased viewership.

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