‘Haiwaan’: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan exude intensity in first look from Priyadarshan’s thriller
Actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan have revealed the first look for their upcoming thriller film, 'Haiwaan', directed by Priyadarshan. The film marks a reunion for the two actors after 18 years.
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The first look of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan from Priyadarshan ’s upcoming thriller, Haiwaan was unveiled by the makers on Wednesday (July 16, 2026). The film also stars Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar in pivotal roles
The makers unveiled multiple posters, one featuring both Saif and Akshay and rest with their individual looks from the film. Akshay dons a menacing smile in one while Saif maintains a serious look as a girl is seen in the backdrop holding a soft toy. Sharing the posters on social media, the makers wrote in caption, “One sees everything, One misses nothing, Haiwaniyat ab nahin rukegi!”
Haiwaan is reportedly inspired by Priyadarshan’s 2016 thriller, Oppam , which featured Mohanlal as a blind man protecting the daughter of a judge. It marks Akshay and Saif’s reunion after 18 years. They last starred together in Tashan (2008).
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