The much-anticipated film, Haiwaan, has been making headlines for weeks, marking the big-screen reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after 18 years. Well, it has finally gone on floors today, August 23, 2025. Directed by Priyadarshan, the project has officially commenced shooting.
To announce the news, Akshay Kumar shared a video from the sets featuring himself, Saif Ali Khan, and Priyadarshan. While the fun banter between Akshay and Saif left fans in splits, it was the caption accompanying the post that added just the right amount of mystery around the film.
Akshay’s Playful Avatar on Set
In the video, Akshay is seen in a casual avatar, sporting a T-shirt with the word “Saint” printed on it, while holding the clapboard with the film’s title, Haiwaan. The irony of the look did not go unnoticed. Adding to the fun, Akshay and Saif are seen teasingly calling each other Haiwaan, giving fans a taste of their off-screen camaraderie.
Reports suggest that Akshay will be playing an antagonist in the film, which makes the project even more intriguing.
The Caption That Caught Everyone’s Attention
Along with the video, Akshay wrote: “Hum sab hi hain thode se shaitaan… Koi upar se Saint, koi andar se Haiwaan.” Giving further context, he added, “Starting the shoot for #Haiwaan today with my absolute favorite captain of the ship, @priyadarshan. official, Sir. Great to be working with Saif after nearly 18 years. Let’s get the haiwaniyat rolling!!” The witty caption sparked curiosity about the storyline and Akshay’s much-talked-about negative role.
Fans React With Excitement
As soon as the video was uploaded on Instagram, the internet exploded with excitement. Fans flooded the comments section, expressing their joy at seeing the Main Khiladi Tu Anari duo back together. One fan page wrote, “Finally Khiladi aur Anari after a long time.” Another user commented, “Biggest comeback of Indian cinema.” Yet another fan declared, “This is going to be a masterpiece of cinema for sure.”
Haiwaan is being jointly produced by KVN Production and Thespian Films. With shooting officially underway, audiences can expect more updates on casting, storyline details, and teaser releases in the coming months.
Professional Fronts of the Team
On the professional front, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in the Netflix heist thriller Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins. Meanwhile, Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar recently wrapped up shooting for Bhooth Bangla. The actor-director duo is also set to collaborate on the much-awaited Hera Pheri 3.
Currently, besides shooting for Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar is busy promoting his upcoming courtroom drama Jolly LLB 3, co-starring Arshad Warsi, which is slated to release on September 19, 2025.