Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan to reunite after 17 years for ‘Haiwaan’

To be helmed by Priyadarshan, Haiwaan will see the two big stars together sharing screen space after many years.

There were rumours about Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan sharing screen space once again after 17 years for a film by Priyadarshan titled ‘Haiwaan.’ The speculations are indeed true, as both stars have joined hands for the project, and fans can’t contain their excitement to see them work together in a film after so many years.

Priyadarshan announces Haiwaan with Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has announced a new film titled Haiwaan with Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. It will be the Hindi remake of the Malayalam film Oppam and is set for a 2026 release. After much speculation, the filmmaker confirmed the news, revealing that Akshay and Saif will share the screen after 17 years on the big screen. The director took to Instagram and shared a candid picture of the two enjoying the India vs. England Test match at Lord’s Cricket Stadium in London.

Priyadarshan Surprises Fans with New Movie Announcement.

Surprising fans and audiences, Priyadarshan posted a picture of Akshay and Saif enjoying the IND vs ENG ongoing Test at Lord’s. The candid shot shows Saif, dressed in a casual blue shirt, watching the match intently while Akshay looks dapper in a beige blazer over a white shirt. They appear to be having a conversation in the photo. Captioning the post, the director wrote, “Haiwaan – my next film with @akshaykumar and Saif Ali Khan at Lord’s.”

The Internet reacts to the new movie announcement.

One fan wrote, “Another blockbuster in the making!” Another requested, “Dear Sir, We need Akshay Kumar Sir in Massy Never seen before beard looks (sic).” A third fan wrote, “Best wishes @priyadarshan.official sir, please give Akshay sir a never-seen-before bearded look of a psycho killer and present him in as brutal a way as possible.”

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan last appeared together in the 2008 film Tashan. They will start filming for Haiwaan this August with a 2026 release on the cards.