# Haiwaan teaser out: Akshay Kumar evil, Saif Ali Khan blind

2026-08-12T12:15:29+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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The teaser for Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's film Haiwaan dropped on August 12, 2026. The 45-second clip has no dialogue and does not show the actors' faces, only silhouettes and moody shots. It establishes Saif's character as blind and Akshay's as the titular monster. Director Priyadarshan has earned praise for keeping the teaser restrained. The film, a remake of the Malayalam thriller Oppam, releases in cinemas on September 11. It also stars Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher, and Shriya Pilgaonkar.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/exclusive-akshay-kumar-on-his-first-look-from-haiwaan-my-character-has-no-grey-shades-he-is-out-and-out-evil-101786504765860.html>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/haiwaan-teaser-akshay-kumar-and-saif-ali-khan-face-off-in-a-chilling-game-of-hide-and-seek-11898948>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/haiwaan-teaser-akshay-kumar-and-saif-ali-khan-face-off-in-a-chilling-game-of-hide-and-seek-11898948#publisher=newsstand>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/haiwaan-teaser-priyadarshan-reminds-bollywood-what-teaser-means-akshay-kumar-villain-turn-saif-ali-khan-101786518277144.html>

Tags: Akshay Kumar, Bollywood thriller, Haiwaan, Malayalam remake, Priyadarshan, Saif Ali Khan
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