Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan kick off Priyadarshan's 'Haiwaan'
What's the story
Filmmaker Priyadarshan has reunited with actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan for a high-octane thriller titled Haiwaan. The film went on floors on Saturday in Kochi, marking the much-awaited reunion of Kumar and Khan after over 17 years since their last collaboration on Tashan. The movie will also be shot in Ooty and Mumbai.
Social media update
Kumar shares behind-the-scenes video
Kumar took to social media to share a video from the set of Haiwaan. In the clip, he can be seen holding the clapperboard while director Priyadarshan and co-star Khan engage in playful banter with him. The actor also mentioned that it's been over 17 years since they last worked together in Tashan. He wrote, "Let's get the haiwaniyat rolling!!"
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Here's Kumar's post
Hum sab hi hain thode se shaitaan…
— Jolly Mishra - Asli Jolly from Kanpur (@akshaykumar) August 23, 2025
Koi upar se Saint, koi andar se Haiwaan :))
Starting the shoot for #Haiwaan today with my absolute favourite captain of the ship, @priyadarshandir Sir. Great to be working with Saif after nearly 18 years. Let’s get the haiwaniyat rolling!! pic.twitter.com/fp8kCZz8Wy
Film details
Everything to know about 'Haiwaan'
Haiwaan is the Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam, which starred Mohanlal. The film's title, Haiwaan, was chosen as it best describes the subject and conveys how Priyadarshan sees it as an edge-of-the-seat thriller. The movie also stars a blind caretaker and a killer seeking revenge for his family.