Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are set to reunite on the big screen with their upcoming thriller Haiwaan, which is scheduled to hit theatres on September 11, 2026.
The release date was announced by KVN Productions through a social media post. Sharing the film's poster, the production house wrote: “In Cinemas 11th September 2026. 60 Blockbusters. One master storyteller, film by Priyadarshan, Haiwaan.”
Directed by Priyadarshan, the film marks the first on-screen collaboration between Akshay and Saif in several years.
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Priyadarshan brings the duo together
Haiwaan is described as an edge-of-the-seat thriller and also stars Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher in key roles.
The film is backed by KVN Productions and Thespian Films. It is produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn and will arrive in cinemas worldwide on September 11 next year.
The project adds another collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, who recently worked together on Bhoot Bangla.
One obsession.
— KVN Productions (@KvnProductions) June 27, 2026
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 🗓️
#SaifAliKhan @akshaykumar@priyadarshandir @ipritamofficial… pic.twitter.com/cAuIDV7sTR
Akshay continues busy slate
Bhoot Bangla featured an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Jisshu Sengupta, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi and Asrani. The film became one of the successful Hindi releases of 2026.
Akshay's upcoming projects also include Welcome To The Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan. The film features a large cast including Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez and several others.
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Saif recently seen in Kartavya
Saif Ali Khan was recently seen in Kartavya, directed by Pulkit. The film also stars Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra and Zakir Hussain.
The film follows a police officer whose personal and professional lives collide as he struggles to balance duty and family responsibilities.
With Haiwaan, audiences will once again see Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan share screen space in a thriller directed by Priyadarshan.
FAQs:
When will Haiwaan release in theatres?
Haiwaan is scheduled to release on September 11, 2026.
Who stars in Haiwaan?
The film features Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher.