Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar's upcoming film with Priyadarshan gets an official name

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan Haiwaan

Ever since Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar's mega collaboration was announced a couple of months back, the excitement has been high for the project. To make things more exciting, it is being helmed by ace filmmaker Priyadarshini. The edge-of-the-seat thriller is all set to create a significant buzz among the audience. Amid the rising anticipation to see the two stars come together on screens, the film has now received an official title.

Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar's thriller is named 'Haiwaan'

Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar's upcoming collaboration has been named 'Haiwaan', meaning 'beast' in English. According to a source from a leading news portal, "The team felt this describes their subject the best, and conveys exactly how Priyadarshan sees it - as an edge-of-the-seat thriller. There were other titles in contention, but this one clicked unanimously, given the characters the lead actors play."

Haiwaan is expected to go on the floors next month, that is, August 2025. The makers are eyeing a grand release of the film in 2026. This film will mark their fsrst collaboration in 17 years, which has made the audience super excited to see the two stalwarts come together. It would be interesting to see how the two bring their individual energies under Priyadarshan's directorial lens.

About Haiwaan

The project was announced earlier in May 2025. Sources close to the development had told Hindustan Times, "Akshay and Saif have always enjoyed working with each other and admired each other's work. The moment they read the script, they knew they were on board." They further added, "It's a nail-biting and entertaining thriller film. Helmed by Priyadarshan, it will leave the audience on the edge of their seats!"

Akshay and Saif were last seen together in the 2008 film Tashan, which also starred Kareena Kapoor. Previously, the two actors have collaborated on several hit films, including the cult classic Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Yeh Dillagi (1994), Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996), and Keemat (1998).

On the work front, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in the heist-thriller Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, while Akshay Kumar was seen in Housefull 5. He has also recently wrapped Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan.