Overview

• Akshay Kumar announced day-one filming on August 23 with a behind-the-scenes video featuring Saif Ali Khan and Priyadarshan from the Kochi set.
• Haiwaan is Priyadarshan’s Hindi adaptation of his 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam, with the director noting changes to the screenplay and dialogues.
• Exclusive first-look reporting presents Akshay Kumar in a menacing antagonist avatar, marking a notable image shift for the star.
• The film is produced by KVN Productions with Thespian Films, with shoots planned across Kochi, Vagamon/Ooty, and Mumbai, and a 2026 release window reported.
• Veteran actor Asrani says he will join the cast and expects to begin filming his portions in September.