Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's most awaited film Haiwaan has been in the limelight for a long time. Updates regarding the film keep coming out every day and fans are also excited to see it. Meanwhile, a big news has come out. If reports are to be believed, the release date of the film has been announced. The director of this film is Priyadarshan and it is a suspense crime thriller film. Let us tell you that Akshay and Saif will be seen sharing the screen together after almost 18 years. Come, let's read about the latest updates related to the film...
Director Priyadarshan's film Haiwan Kaapi has been in the news for a long time. When Akshay's first look from the film was revealed, it created a stir on social media. Meanwhile, the release date of the movie has been finalized by the makers and it will be released this year. Let us tell you that the film will be released in theaters across the world on September 11. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh has shared the post on Instagram. He wrote - Akshay Kumar - Saif Ali Khan are coming together after 18 years for Priyadarshan's film Haiwaan, release date fixed... The wait is finally over... #AkshayKumar and #SaifAliKhan are reuniting for the exciting thriller film #Haiwaan, which will be released in theaters worldwide on 11 September 2026. Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher will also be seen in lead roles in #Haiwaan being directed by Priyadarshan. This film #Haiwaan of KVN Productions and Thespian Films is produced by Venkat K Narayan and Shailja Desai Fain.
According to media reports, Akshay Kumar's film Haiwaan has recovered more than 70 percent of its budget even before its release. It is being told that it has earned approximately Rs 80 crores. Actually, this thriller film has got a big non-theatrical deal. According to the report of Box Office Worldwide, the non-theatrical rights of the film have been sold to Sony for Rs 80 crore, which includes satellite, digital and music. Many OTT platforms were coming forward for the digital rights of this film, but Sony Network had made the highest bid. The budget of the film is around 115 crores.
Let us tell you that Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are in lead roles in Haiwaan. Both will be seen working together after almost 18 years. The two were last seen together in the 2008 film Tashan. Both of them have worked together in films like Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Yeh Dillagi (1994), Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996), Price (1998), Arzoo (1999). If reports are to be believed, the film Haiwaan is the Hindi remake of the Malayalam film Oppam. It was directed by Priyadarshan and its story was written by Govind Vijayan. In this film released in 2016, Mohanlal, Samuthirakani and Anushree were in lead roles. This film was made with a budget of Rs 7 crore and it was a hit at the box office and did a business of Rs 65 crore.
