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Haiwaan movie review and releaseHaiwaan movie review and release live updates: Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar reunite on screen after nearly 18 years in Priyadarshan’s dark thriller Haiwaan. Excited? Catch all the latest updates here.Saif Ali Khan-Akshay Kumar's Haiwaan releases in theatres.Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar are reuniting on the big screen after nearly 18 years with Priyadarshan’s dark thriller Haiwaan. The much-awaited collaboration has already sparked excitement among fans, but there’s a twist this time — the two actors, who have shared the screen in the past, return with a very different dynamic in this thriller. The film stars Saif Ali Khan as Shyam, a visually impaired martial artist and caretaker who finds himself caught in a dangerous murder case. Akshay Kumar plays Parshuram, a ruthless and psychopathic killer who becomes the central antagonist. Promising a gripping cat-and-mouse chase, Haiwaan marks Priyadarshan’s shift from his trademark comedy to a darker, suspense-driven thriller. With just two days left for its release, here’s everything you need to know before booking your tickets. The supporting cast features Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Boman Irani, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma and Rajpal Yadav, among others. The film also marks late actor Asrani’s final posthumous screen appearance. Adding to the film’s star power, Mohanlal is also set to make a cameo in Haiwaan, as confirmed by director Priyadarshan. Catch all the latest updates here. ...Read MoreSep 11, 2026 07:26 ISTHaiwaan Movie Opening Day: How much will Akshay-Saif film earn on Day 1?Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan-starrer Haiwaan is seeing a subdued response in advance booking so far. Based on the current pre-sales trend, the Priyadarshan-directed thriller is likely to open below the Rs 5 crore mark, with the top national cinema chains expected to sell fewer than 10,000 tickets by the end of the advance window. The film will now rely heavily on spot bookings and positive word of mouth to overcome its lacklustre pre-release buzz. Sep 11, 2026 07:22 ISTHaiwaan Movie Release: Why Mohanlal agreed to be a part?Director Priyadarshan told India Today how Mohanla agreed for his cameo in Haiwaan. “He couldn’t believe it when I asked him, ‘Will you do this?’ He said, ‘I was the hero of the original film. Now what are you making me do here?’ But then he heard it and simply said, ‘Okay, I’m doing it,’” Priyadarshan recalled. Read the entire story here Sep 11, 2026 07:20 ISTHaiwaan Release Live: How this film could prove landmark for Saif Ali KhanActor Saiyami Kher, who stars alongside Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in Priyadarshan’s upcoming film Haiwaan, believes the project could be a landmark film in Saif’s career. In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Saiyami opened up about watching the two stars reunite on screen after nearly 18 years, the advice Akshay gave her on navigating the film industry, and the lively atmosphere on the sets of Haiwaan. Read here what Saiyami said Sep 11, 2026 07:16 ISTHaiwaan Movie: Film gets U/A certificate, runtime outIf you are planning to watch Haiwaan in theatres, know that the film is 164 minutes and 7 seconds (approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes). It also received a U/A 16+ rating on September 8, 2026. Read the entire story here