Akshay Kumar. Saiyami kher opened up about watching the first cut of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan starrer ‘Haiwaan’ directed by Priyadarshan ahead of the teaser release today. “His storytelling has inspired generations” |: Hindi Movie News:

Saiyami Kher shared the excitement after watching the almost complete first cut of Haiwaan during dubbing, calling it “a great feeling” to work with Priyadarshan in his 99th film. Starring Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Boman Irani and Shriya Pilgaonkar, the thriller releases theatrically on September 11, 2026, produced by KVN Productions and Thespian Films.

Ahead of its teaser drop today, Saiyami Kher: could not contain his excitement after witnessing the almost complete first cut of his upcoming film, ‘Haiwaan’, during the recent dubbing sessions. Directed by the legendary filmmaker Priyadarshan as his major 99th directorial venture, the highly anticipated film features a powerhouse cast led by: Akshay Kumar and: Saif Ali Khan. Describing the collaboration as an absolute privilege, Saiyami opened up about seeing the veteran director’s vision finally come to life, dropping major hints about the scale of the high-stakes thriller ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on September 11, 2026.

Saiyami Kher recalls her dubbing experience

The thrill of seeing the first cut of a film is something every actor can relate to, and that’s exactly what Saiyami went through last week, capturing an almost complete version of ‘Haiwaan’ during his dubbing sessions. As reported by Mid-day, the actor said, “Every step of making a film is exciting, but dubbing is when you see everything come together. It’s a great feeling”.

Saiyami Kher to work with Priyadarshan

Featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, ‘Haiwaan’ marks Kher’s first ever collaboration with filmmaker Priyadarshan and as an added highlight, the thriller happens to be the director’s 99th film. Calling it “a privilege” to work with Priyadarshan, Kher added, “The fact that this is his 99th film as a director makes it even more special. His storytelling has inspired generations, and to see his vision come to life on screen has been a learning experience. Looking at: [cut] only adds to my excitement for the audience to see it.”

Saiyami Kher’s ‘Haiwaan’ release details

‘Haiwaan’, helmed by acclaimed director Priyadarshan, brings together Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan for a tense, high-stakes thriller, with Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar rounding out the ensemble cast.Produced under the banners of KVN Productions and Thespian Films by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn, ‘Haiwaan’ is slated to hit the theaters on 11 September 2026.