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Haiwaan trailer pits Akshay as psychopath against blind Saif Ali Khan
Haiwaan trailer pits Akshay as psychopath against blind Saif Ali Khan
The trailer for Haiwaan, a Hindi remake of Priyadarshan's 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam, released on Thursday. Akshay Kumar plays a psychopathic killer hunting a blind lift operator, played by Saif Ali Khan. The film marks the actors' first collaboration in 18 years since Tashan.
Saif's character uses heightened senses of smell, hearing and touch to track the killer after witnessing a murder. Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Rajpal Yadav feature in supporting roles. The cast also includes a reported special appearance by Mohanlal, who played the blind hero in the original.
Directed by Priyadarshan, Haiwaan is produced by KVN Productions and Thespian Films. It is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 11, 2026.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The three outlets all report the Haiwaan trailer release, Oppam remake status and September 2026 release date as core facts, making the coverage uniform straight reporting. Times Now gives the most detailed Oppam plot summary, which serves as a recap rather than news. Hindustan Times and Times of India both lead with Akshay Kumar's evil turn, but Hindustan Times includes the actor's own comments about playing a pure villain, adding promotional depth. No outlet questions the film's premise or box office prospects. The key takeaway is the star casting and genre shift, not the plot. Release: September 11.
Coverage: 3 sources, 3 neutral
Sources (3): timesnownews.com (neutral report), timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), hindustantimes.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
