Filmmaker Priyadarshan and superstar Akshay Kumar are reuniting for their next project, ‘Haiwaan’, a suspense thriller. Fans can mark their calendars as the film’s highly anticipated release date has officially been announced for September 11, 2026, promising a major cinematic event.
Key Points
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's film 'Haiwaan' is slated for a theatrical release on September 11, 2026.
The movie is described as a suspense thriller, featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles.
Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher are also part of the supporting cast.
This marks a reunion for Akshay and Priyadarshan after 'Bhooth Bangla', and for Akshay and Saif after 2008's 'Tashan'.
Haiwaan’s Grand 2026 Release Date Revealed
2026 is going to be a fulfilling year for fans of filmmaker Priyadarshan. After delivering Bhooth Bangla, a horror comedy with Akshay Kumar , the duo is returning with Haiwaan. And now, viewers have a release date to look forward to.
The announcement reveals, “With an exciting combination of powerhouse talent in front of and behind the camera, Haiwaan is poised to be one of the biggest theatrical events of 2026. The film is all set to release theatrically on 11th September 2026.”
Haiwaan is touted to be a suspense thriller featuring Akshay and Saif Ali Khan in the leading roles. Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher are the supporting cast.
Star-Studded Cast & Thrilling Plot Details
HT City, while revealing the film’s title last year in July, had reported, “The team felt this title describes their subject the best, and conveys exactly how Priyadarshan sees it- as an edge of the seat thriller. There were other titles in contention, but this one clicked unanimously, given the characters the lead actors play.”
Akshay-Priyadarshan Reunion: A Look Back
Saif and Akshay are joining forces after last starring in the 2008 film Tashan. The shoot began in August 2025.
Currently, Akshay is basking in the success of his latest, Welcome To The Jungle directed by Ahmed Khan. It has opened to more than ₹ 18 crores in India alone, amid positive word of mouth. The multi-starrer boasts of names such as Raveena Tandon, Jacqueline Fernandez , Disha Patani, Johnny Lever, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Jackie Shroff, Rajpal Yadav, among others.
With a powerful cast and a thrilling premise, ‘Haiwaan’ is poised to be a significant release in 2026. The reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, alongside Saif Ali Khan, sets high expectations for this suspenseful cinematic offering.
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