HAIWAAN

Haiwaan (2026) - Complete Details

Basic Info:

Title: Haiwaan

Language: Hindi

Genre: Crime Thriller / Horror-Thriller / Psychological Thriller

Release Date: 11 September 2026 worldwide

Status: Shoot wrapped December 7, 2025

Cast & Crew:

Lead Cast: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan

Supporting: Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Boman Irani, Asrani, Samuthirakani, Einar Haraldsson

Special Cameo: Mohanlal

Director: Priyadarshan

Writer: Rohan Shankar

Music: Sony Network

Producers: Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor (Balaji Motion Pictures), Venkat K Narayana, Shailaja Desai Fenn (KVN Productions, Thespian Films)

Storyline:

Remake of Malayalam film Oppam (2016) starring Mohanlal. 

Saif Ali Khan plays a blind ex-cop turned security guard who witnesses a murder. He must protect a judge's daughter from the killer.

Akshay Kumar plays Vasu "Haiwaan" - the ruthless psychopath serial killer antagonist. Akshay specifically chose the negative role.

Mohanlal has a surprise cameo role.

Key Changes from Oppam:

1. More horror-thriller elements vs emotional drama

2. Mumbai underworld angle added

3. New characters and subplots by writer Rohan Shankar

4. Pan-India setting: Kochi, Vagamon, Ooty, Mumbai

Production:

Announcement: July 15, 2025

Filming Start: August 23, 2025 in Kochi

Wrap: December 7, 2025

Locations: Kochi, Vagamon, Ooty, Mumbai

Major Car Chase: Shot in Mumbai

Business:

Non-theatrical Rights: Sold to Sony Network for Rs 80 Crore - satellite + digital + music

Budget Recovery: 70% recovered before release

Production House: KVN Productions' Bollywood debut

Reunions:

1. Akshay Kumar + Saif Ali Khan: Reuniting after 17 years since Tashan (2008)

2. Priyadarshan + Akshay Kumar: 8th film together

3. Priyadarshan confirmed Mohanlal cameo and plans his 100th film with him next

Important Notes:

- Akshay consulted Maharashtra CM Fadnavis about playing negative role. CM approved.

- Priyadarshan calls Akshay "Bollywood's Mohanlal" for comfort level

- Target Release: August/September 2026, approx 90 days after Akshay's Bhooth Bangla .