Get Ready for the Reunion: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan Star in 'Haiwaan'!

Exciting Film Announcement

Mumbai: The highly anticipated film Haiwaan is set to bring together Bollywood icons Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan for the first time in 18 years, with a release date of September 11, as announced by the production team on Saturday.

Renowned director Priyadarshan, famous for his successful comedies like Hera Pheri, Hulchul, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Hungama, is at the helm of this project.

Produced by KVN Productions and Thespian Films, Haiwaan also stars Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher.

The announcement was made via their official Instagram account, stating, "One obsession. One relentless pursuit. One date you’ll want to remember. #Haiwaan – A Priyadarshan film starring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar in cinemas 11th September 2026. Mark your calendars!"

Akshay and Saif have previously collaborated on several films, including Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Yeh Dillagi, Aarzoo, Tu Chor Main Sipahi, and Keemat.

Their last joint appearance was in the 2008 action film Tashan, which also featured Kareena Kapoor Khan and Anil Kapoor.

Reports indicate that Haiwaan is a gripping thriller filled with suspense and high-stakes drama, and it is a Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam, originally starring Mohanlal.

Currently, Akshay is featured in Welcome to the Jungle, the third installment of the popular Welcome series, which hit theaters on Friday.

Saif's latest project is the Netflix crime drama Kartavya, directed by Pulkit and produced by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, where he portrays a police officer alongside Rasika Dugal and Sanjay Mishra.