Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are set to reunite on the big screen with ‘Haiwaan’, and the makers have now confirmed when audiences can watch the much-awaited thriller in cinemas.

Production banner KVN Productions announced that the Priyadarshan directorial will hit theatres on September 11, 2026, sharing the update with fans on Instagram.

Makers confirm release date

Alongside the announcement, the banner unveiled a new poster carrying the message: "In Cinemas 11th September 2026. 60 Blockbusters. One master storyteller, film by Priyadarshan, Haiwaan."

The announcement officially locks in the theatrical release date for the film, which marks another collaboration between acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar.

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite on screen

‘Haiwaan’ brings Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together once again, a reunion that has already generated excitement among fans.

Described as an edge-of-the-seat thriller, the film also stars Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher in key supporting roles.

The project is backed by KVN Productions in association with Thespian Films and is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn.

Priyadarshan and Akshay's successful partnership continues

Before ‘Haiwaan’, Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar teamed up for ‘Bhoot Bangla’, which also featured Paresh Rawal, Jisshu Sengupta, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi and Asrani.

The film marked Priyadarshan's second Hindi-language horror comedy after ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ (2007). Both films starred Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani and Manoj.

‘Bhoot Bangla’ went on to become the fifth highest-grossing Indian film of 2026 and the third highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.

Apart from ‘Haiwaan’, Akshay Kumar's latest release is Ahmed Khan's comedy entertainer ‘Welcome To The Jungle’.

Saif Ali Khan was most recently seen in ‘Kartavya’, directed by Pulkit.

Agency inputs