The much-awaited trailer of ‘Haiwaan’, featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, is out now, and it promises a dark, gripping thriller. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film sets up an intense face-off between the two actors, with the trailer offering a glimpse into a tense and unpredictable cat-and-mouse chase. Let’s take a look at it.
Trailer reveals a dark battle between the hero and the haiwaan
In the trailer, Akshay Kumar is seen in a menacing new avatar as Haiwaan, while Saif Ali Khan plays a blind man. The over-two-minute glimpse showcased their sharply contrasting characters, which forms the emotional and dramatic core of the film. The trailer leaves audiences guessing what happens when the two finally cross paths.It also hints at a chilling story built around a series of violent, unexplained crimes. Several victims are policemen killed along with their families, leaving investigators struggling to identify the culprit. As fear spreads, the trailer suggests a revenge-driven motive, raising the question of how many innocent lives could be lost in someone’s pursuit of vengeance. Check out the trailer here.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s reunion after 18 years
‘Haiwaan’ marks Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s first collaboration since ‘Tashan’ (2008), making this an 18-year reunion for the two stars. The film is reportedly a Hindi adaptation of the 2016 Malayalam hit ‘Oppam’, which starred Mohanlal in the lead role.The film also stars Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rajpal Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Pahal Chaudhary and Manoj Joshi in key roles. Reportedly, the Malayalam icon will be making a special appearance in the Hindi remake.
Release details
‘Haiwaan’ is directed by Priyadarshan Soman Nair and the film is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on September 11, 2026.
