Indian cinema is abuzz with the upcoming release of Haiwaan, a taut, edge-of-the-seat thriller directed by the legendary Priyadarshan. The film brings together two of the greatest actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan on the big screen once again after Tashan (2008). Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the film, which promises to deliver high-octane chases, meticulously crafted set pieces, and the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan under Priyadarshan’s deft direction.
Recently, Saif Ali Khan was spotted arriving in the seaside town of Alibaug, Maharashtra, on a speedboat, sparking widespread speculation about his shooting schedule for Haiwaan. A source close to the project has now confirmed that Saif’s arrival was indeed for an important filming schedule for the Priyadarshan directorial. The source revealed that there are a few portions that they are shooting with Saif in Alibaug. These sequences are crucial in building his character in the film. The source further stated that besides Alibaug, they have also shot in South Mumbai, including Churchgate and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. An action sequence was shot near Churchgate railway station, which included a cat-and-mouse chase with 30-40 cars and 100 junior artistes. Filming in this location went on for 5 nights and was choreographed by action director Stunt Silva.
The article carried a quote of Priyadarshan that said, “Both Saif and Akshay knew how the sequence had to be shot and they cooperated, though Akshay is known to sleep early.” At that time, the master filmmaker had further revealed that besides South Mumbai, they also shot in Bandra Kurla Complex and that he still has 9 days of work left with Saif. This indicates that the team is working diligently to bring their vision to life. With the release date set for 2026, fans are eagerly waiting to see the final product. The film is produced by KVN Productions in association with Thespian Films, and jointly produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Fenn. The production team is working hard to ensure that the film meets the expectations of the audience.
The buzz around Haiwaan is growing, and fans are excited to see the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan on the big screen. The film’s promise of high-octane chases, meticulously crafted set pieces, and the reunion of the two actors under Priyadarshan’s direction is making it one of the most keenly awaited big-screen thrill rides of 2026. With the release date approaching, fans are eagerly waiting to see the final product. The film will be released in cinemas in 2026, and we can expect to see more updates on the film’s progress in the coming months.
