Haiwaan Advance Booking: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan starrer faces a tough start; Rs. 5 cr. opening on cards
- On Friday, September 11, 2026, the thriller Haiwaan hits theaters, marking the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after 18 years. Directed by Priyadarshan, Akshay plays a negative role opposite Saif's visually impaired character.
- Haiwaan is a Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam hit Oppam. The suspense thriller depicts a confrontation between Akshay's character Parshuram, seemingly behind city violence, and Saif's Shyam, a maintenance manager protecting a murder witness.
- According to industry tracker Sacnilk, advance bookings reached over 30,000 tickets sold nationwide, grossing Rs 2.41 crore including blocked seats. The official trailer garnered over 24 million views on YouTube since its August 25 release.
- Critics described the film as having sluggish pacing and poor acting, with reviewers noting glaring loopholes in the story. Despite the high-profile casting of Akshay and Saif, the narrative struggles with contrivances inherited from the original source.
- Featuring Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Saiyami Kher in pivotal roles, the film received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification with a runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes. Production is under KVN Productions.
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‘Haiwaan’ advance booking report Day 1: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan starrer off to slow start; earns Rs 2.76 crore in advance ticket sales
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's film 'Haiwaan' opened on Friday, September 11. Early estimates show the film had a slow start with advance bookings. The movie has since sold tickets across numerous shows and locations. Director Priyadarshan has clarified the film is not a copy of 'Oppam'. The film features a large ensemble cast in key roles.
Haiwaan Movie Review, Release Live Updates: Saif Ali Khan-Akshay Kumar film starts slow, earns Rs 2.7 cr in advance booking
Haiwaan Movie Review, Release Live Updates: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s action thriller hits theatres today, September 11. Here are all the latest updates.
Haiwaan Day 1 advance booking: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's film crosses 30,000 ticket sales
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's Haiwaan has crossed 30,000 ticket sales in Day 1 advance booking, as per trade tracker Sacnilk. Here's a look at the film's pre-release response ahead of its September 11 release.
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