Haiwaan Trailer Out: Akshay Kumar Goes Full Menace, Saif Ali Khan Plays Blind Protagonist in Priyadarshan’s Dark Thriller

The trailer for one of September’s most anticipated Hindi films is finally here. The Haiwaan trailer offers a glimpse of an intense crime suspense thriller starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in strikingly different roles. The film marks the high-profile reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after nearly two decades, promising a radically different, intense cinematic face-off compared to their earlier iconic buddy comedies.

What Is Haiwaan About?

The trailer introduces Akshay Kumar’s character as a dangerous killer connected to several murders. The police are struggling to make sense of the case, while Saif’s character appears to have some link to the mystery. As the trailer progresses, the danger surrounding a father and daughter becomes clearer.

The trailer wisely does not give everything away. Instead, it leans on action, silence, background music and short bursts of dialogue to build genuine curiosity — working in the film’s favour, since Haiwaan seems to be leaning more on suspense and atmosphere than on spelling out its entire plot.

Key Details at a Glance

The Two Leads — Polar Opposites on Screen

Saif Ali Khan plays a blind protagonist, while Akshay Kumar takes on the role of the antagonist.

For Akshay Kumar, Haiwaan feels notable because it pushes him back toward a darker performance space. After titles such as Singham Again, Jolly LLB 3, Housefull 5, Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle, this film gives him the chance to lean into menace rather than mass-hero familiarity.

Saif Ali Khan’s emotional arc with his daughter could give the film a stronger human core.

Full Cast

The Reunion — 17 Years in the Making

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are set to collaborate after a hiatus of 17 years in Haiwaan. Moving away from classic slapstick humour, Priyadarshan enters gritty psychological territory with Haiwaan. The filmmaker recently described Akshay Kumar’s character as a menacing, complex “psycho” persona, while Saif Ali Khan essays a sharp, high-stakes adversary that challenges him at every turn.

Four National Award Winners Under One Roof

One of the most notable aspects of the project is the coming together of four National Award winners — Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Sabu Cyril.

Where Was It Shot?

The film was initially shot in Kerala, with its production subsequently covering locations including Kochi, Vagamon, Ooty and Mumbai.

Priyadarshan & Akshay Kumar — A Formidable History

Haiwaan follows another Priyadarshan-Akshay Kumar collaboration, Bhooth Bangla, which was released in April 2026. The fact that Priyadarshan has directed the film has added another layer of excitement, given his history of hits with Akshay Kumar.

OTT Plans Post Theatrical Run

Following its theatrical run, Haiwaan will stream on Sony LIV, which is the film’s OTT streaming partner. The movie will arrive on the platform following its theatrical run, though the OTT release date has not been announced yet.

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