The Haiwaan Movie trailer is out, offering a glimpse of an intense crime suspense thriller starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in strikingly different roles. Directed by Priyadarshan, the Hindi movie is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 11, 2026.
Saif Ali Khan plays a blind protagonist, while Akshay Kumar takes on the role of the antagonist. The film also features Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Pahal Chaudhary and Manoj Joshi.
Following its theatrical run, Haiwaan will stream on Sony LIV, which is the film’s OTT streaming partner.
Haiwaan Movie Release Date, Cast and OTT Partner
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Haiwaan |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Crime Suspense Thriller |
| Theatrical Release Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Director | Priyadarshan |
| Lead Actors | Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan |
| Akshay Kumar | Antagonist |
| Saif Ali Khan | Blind Protagonist |
| Producers | Venkat K. Narayana, Shailaja Desai Fenn |
| Production | KVN Productions, Thespian Films |
| OTT Partner | Sony LIV |
| OTT Release Date | To Be Announced |
Haiwaan Trailer Out
The official trailer of Haiwaan indicates that Priyadarshan has designed the film as an edge-of-the-seat crime suspense thriller, combining mystery, drama and action.
One of the major attractions is the presentation of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in unusual roles. Saif plays the blind central character, while Akshay appears as the villain.
The trailer also highlights the film’s suspenseful background score and fast-paced visuals, with the teaser and trailer suggesting that a major mystery will drive the narrative.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan Reunite
Haiwaan brings Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together again after a long gap. Priyadarshan, who has previously delivered several films with Akshay Kumar, is working with Saif Ali Khan for the first time.
Another notable aspect of the project is the coming together of four National Award winners – Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Sabu Cyril.
The film was initially shot in Kerala, with its production subsequently covering locations including Kochi, Vagamon, Ooty and Mumbai.
Haiwaan Movie Cast
| Cast |
|---|
| Akshay Kumar |
| Saif Ali Khan |
| Boman Irani |
| Shriya Pilgaonkar |
| Saiyami Kher |
| Rajpal Yadav |
| Sharib Hashmi |
| Rajesh Sharma |
| Pahal Chaudhary |
| Manoj Joshi |
Haiwaan OTT Release on Sony LIV
Sony LIV has secured the OTT streaming rights for Haiwaan. The movie will arrive on the streaming platform following its theatrical run.
The Haiwaan OTT release date has not been announced yet. For now, the confirmed digital information is that Sony LIV is the film’s streaming partner.
| Haiwaan OTT Details | Information |
|---|---|
| OTT Platform | Sony LIV |
| Digital Rights | Confirmed |
| OTT Release Date | To Be Announced |
| Theatrical Release | September 11, 2026 |
Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar Join Hands Again
Haiwaan follows another Priyadarshan-Akshay Kumar collaboration, Bhooth Bangla, which was released in April 2026. Their reunion in Haiwaan takes them into the crime-suspense thriller space, with Akshay appearing in an antagonist role.
KVN Productions and Thespian Films are producing Haiwaan. The two banners had also collaborated on the Malayalam movie Balan, directed by Chidambaram.
Haiwaan Movie Technical Crew
Priyadarshan directs the film, with the screenplay credited to Priyadarshan, Abhilash Nair and Rohan Shankar. Sabu Cyril serves as production designer, while Divakar Mani handles cinematography and Pritam composes the music.
| Department | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Priyadarshan |
| Producers | Venkat K. Narayana, Shailaja Desai Fenn |
| Screenplay | Priyadarshan, Abhilash Nair, Rohan Shankar |
| Dialogues | Rohan Shankar |
| Co-Director | Abhilash Nair |
| Production Designer | Sabu Cyril |
| Cinematography | Divakar Mani |
| Music | Pritam |
| Associate Producers | Pooja Shah, Dhaval Jatania |
| Action Directors | Stunt Silva, Ravi Thyagarajan |
| Editor | Ayyappan Nair M.S. |
| Costume Designers | V. Sai Babu, Komal Shahani Mohan |
| VFX Supervisor | Sidharth Priyadarshan |
| Casting Director | Amarbir Bajwa |
| PRO | Vaisakh C. Vadakkeveedu, Jinu Anilkumar |
With its September 11 worldwide release, the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, and Priyadarshan’s return with another major Hindi project, Haiwaan is preparing for its theatrical arrival before eventually making its digital premiere on Sony LIV.
Stay tuned to Kerala TV for more updates on the Haiwaan Movie OTT release date and streaming premiere.
