Mumbai: The makers of Priyadarshan’s upcoming thriller Haiwaan have unveiled the first-look posters of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, offering fans a glimpse into the film’s intense and suspenseful world. Released on Wednesday, the posters have generated excitement as they mark the actors’ reunion on screen after nearly two decades.
Apart from Akshay and Saif, the film also stars Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar in pivotal roles. The makers shared multiple posters featuring the lead actors individually as well as together, hinting at the film’s dark and gripping narrative.
Intense first-look posters released
The promotional campaign began with the release of a series of posters on social media. One poster features Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together, while the others showcase their individual appearances.
Akshay Kumar is seen sporting a menacing smile, suggesting a mysterious and possibly sinister character. In contrast, Saif Ali Khan appears with a stern expression, while a young girl holding a soft toy is visible in the background, adding an element of intrigue to the visual.
Sharing the posters, the makers captioned the post: “One sees everything, One misses nothing, Haiwaniyat ab nahin rukegi!”, hinting at the psychological tension and suspense that will unfold in the film.
Inspired by Priyadarshan’s Oppam
According to reports, Haiwaan is inspired by Priyadarshan’s acclaimed 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam, which starred Mohanlal in the role of a visually impaired man who protects a judge’s daughter while evading a ruthless killer.
While the makers have not officially detailed the storyline of Haiwaan, the reported inspiration has heightened expectations among audiences familiar with the original film.
Priyadarshan is known for adapting compelling narratives across languages, and the upcoming thriller is expected to retain the suspense-driven elements that made Oppam a critical and commercial success.
Akshay and Saif reunite after 18 years
One of the biggest highlights of Haiwaan is the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, who are sharing screen space after 18 years.
The duo was last seen together in the 2008 action-comedy Tashan, where their on-screen chemistry was well received. Their return in a thriller has sparked considerable interest among cinema lovers eager to watch the two actors together once again.
The film also brings together an accomplished supporting cast, including Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar, whose roles are expected to be integral to the story.
Production details
Haiwaan is being produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn. While the first-look posters have been released, the makers are yet to announce additional details such as the teaser, trailer or release date.
The unveiling of the posters marks the beginning of the film’s promotional campaign, with more updates expected in the coming weeks.
Busy schedules for Akshay and Saif
Akshay Kumar has had a busy year, having earlier collaborated with Priyadarshan on the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla. The actor is also set to reunite with the veteran filmmaker for the much-awaited Hera Pheri 3, which will feature Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal alongside him.
Meanwhile, Saif Ali Khan was last seen portraying a police officer in Netflix’s crime thriller Kartavya, earning praise for his performance.
With Priyadarshan at the helm and the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after nearly two decades, Haiwaan has already emerged as one of the most anticipated thrillers in the pipeline.