The makers of Haiwaan have released a fresh set of stills featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. The new images offer a closer look at the two central characters from Priyadarshan’s upcoming psychological action thriller. Akshay Kumar shared the stills on social media. He also revealed that the film’s teaser is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. His caption hints at the conflict between the two characters and asks viewers to choose their side. The actor wrote, “Vengeance is my reason. Every sense is his weapon. Whose side are you on? Hero ya Haiwaan? #Haiwaan – Teaser Out Tomorrow..”
Akshay Kumar shares new ‘Haiwaan’ stills
The newly released photographs feature Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in intense settings. The stills have added to the curiosity surrounding their respective characters.Akshay Kumar plays the antagonist in the film. Saif Ali Khan takes on the protagonist’s role. His character is a blind martial artist who becomes involved in a dangerous situation. The contrast between the two characters is expected to drive the film’s narrative just like the Malayalam thriller ‘Oppam’.
Saif Ali Khan plays blind martial artist
Saif Ali Khan is set to portray the central protagonist in ‘Haiwaan’. His character is a blind martial artist who relies on his heightened senses to navigate dangerous circumstances. Akshay Kumar, meanwhile, plays the antagonist. The film is expected to build its suspense around the confrontation between the two men. The story follows a high-stakes cat-and-mouse chase.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.
Priyadarshan adapts Malayalam film ‘Oppam’
‘Haiwaan’ is directed by Priyadarshan. The filmmaker is adapting his own Malayalam film ‘Oppam’ for Hindi audiences. Released in 2016, Oppam starred Mohanlal in the lead role. The Malayalam thriller centred on a blind character who becomes caught up in a dangerous situation. The original film used the protagonist’s heightened senses as an important part of its suspense. ‘Haiwaan’ retains the basic premise while bringing a new cast to the story.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite
‘Haiwaan’ marks the return of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan as co-stars after 18 years. The two actors have previously appeared together in films such as ‘Main Khiladi Tu Anari’ and ‘Tashan’. The release of the new stills comes ahead of the film’s teaser. Akshay Kumar has confirmed that the teaser will arrive tomorrow. The promotional campaign is expected to reveal more about the characters and the central conflict. ‘Haiwaan’ is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 11, 2026. The film will mark another collaboration between Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar after ‘Bhooth Bangla’.
