Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of his upcoming action thriller Haiwaan, co-starring Saif Ali Khan. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film is set to hit theatres on September 11, 2026. After teasing fans with a cryptic post on Tuesday, the makers have finally unveiled new character posters of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.
The new posters offer a first glimpse of their intense avatars from the much-awaited film Haiwaan. The film is backed by KVN Productions, the banner behind Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan and Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups.
Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan's first looks from Priyadarshan's Haiwaan out
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Akshay Kumar shared new posters from Haiwaan and wrote, "One sees everything, One misses nothing, Haiwaniyat ab nahin rukegi! #Haiwaan arrives in cinemas on 11th September! (sic)." Take a look below:
A closer look at Haiwaan's new posters
The makers unveiled five posters from Haiwaan. The first features Akshay Kumar in a black beanie with an intense look and the tagline, "Vengeance sees everything." The second showcases Saif Ali Khan in a striking green-and-red neon backdrop with the tagline, "Every sense is a weapon." The third and fourth posters feature side-profile shots of Akshay and Saif in a red-and-yellow theme. The final poster brings both actors together, hinting at the film's dark and high-stakes storyline.
Internet reacts to Haiwaan's first look posters
Social media users quickly reacted to the post, expressing their excitement for the film. One user wrote, "Let's gooooooo! One of the most awaited movies for me," while another commented, "Can't wait for the negative role." Another Instagram user added, "This is the Akshay Kumar we wanted."
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan also took to her Instagram Stories to show support for her husband Saif Ali Khan's upcoming film. Re-sharing one of the film's posters, she accompanied it with fire and red heart emojis. Take a look below:
Haiwaan: Production details
The film is produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn under the banners of KVN Productions and Thespian Films. Notably, the film Haiwaan marks the first on-screen collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after the 2008 film Tashan.