Mumbai: The teaser for ‘Haiwaan’, marking the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, was unveiled on Wednesday and has already caught attention for its unconventional approach.
Unlike the lengthy teasers that often reveal major plot details, the psychological thriller keeps its story tightly under wraps.
In just 45 seconds, it builds suspense and curiosity without giving away much about the film.
With minimal details and plenty of mystery, the ‘Haiwaan’ teaser does exactly what a teaser should—offer a glimpse into the film’s world while leaving audiences eager to know more.
The teaser opens with Saif Ali Khan’s silhouette against an eerie musical score. As the tension builds, Akshay Kumar’s sinister-looking silhouette appears, adding to the mystery.
Saif’s character is shown to be visually impaired, walking with a stick and wearing a watch designed for the blind.
A bloodied hand hints at violence, while Akshay is seen walking menacingly before his unsettling laugh is heard.
The teaser keeps both actors’ faces hidden and offers no glimpse of the other characters or details about the storyline.
However, it appears to suggest that Akshay could be playing the titular ‘Haiwaan’, with Saif’s character seemingly on a mission to track him down.
By revealing very little, the teaser keeps the film’s biggest secrets intact and leaves viewers guessing about what lies beneath its dark and mysterious world.
Fans were impressed by the teaser’s intriguing glimpse into the film’s dark world.
Director Priyadarshan also received praise for the way the teaser was edited, while Akshay and Saif’s presence further caught viewers’ attention.
“Priyadarshan + Akshay Kumar = Blockbuster,” wrote one fan.
“Ajnabi, Robot 2.0 and now Haiwaan. Finally AK Paaji back in villainous mode,” another commented.
One user wrote, “No dialogue fir bhi goosebumps. Akshay Kumar villain mode on.”
However, not everyone was impressed, with one viewer writing, “At least they should have given the first look at characters.”
Besides Saif and Akshay, Haiwaan also features Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar in key roles.
Produced under KVN Productions and Thespian Films by Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn, the film is slated to release theatrically on September 11, 2026.
Watch the teaser here:
