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'Haiwaan' First Song 'Mere Hero Hai Woh' Released; Trailer Unveiled
The first song from the upcoming Hindi crime thriller 'Haiwaan', titled 'Mere Hero Hai Woh', has been released, offering a glimpse into Saif Ali Khan's visually impaired character. The film, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar as the antagonist, is a remake of the 2016 Malayalam film 'Oppam' and is scheduled for release on September 11, 2026.
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'Haiwaan' First Song Out, Trailer Unveiled
The first song from the upcoming Hindi film 'Haiwaan', titled 'Mere Hero Hai Woh', has been released. The track, sung by Shaan and Vanika Nayak, features Saif Ali Khan and young actor Pahal Chaudhary, highlighting the bond between their characters. Composed by Pritam with lyrics by Javed Akhtar, the song is being distributed by Zee Music Company.
The song offers a softer look at the film, contrasting with the intense tone of the recently unveiled trailer. The trailer, shared by the makers on Tuesday, runs two minutes and 34 seconds and showcases the cat-and-mouse chase between Akshay Kumar, playing a psycho-serial killer, and Saif Ali Khan, a blind man who witnesses a murder. The caption accompanying the trailer read: "Andhere mein chhupa tha ek khauf. Aaj uska chehra saamne hai. Aur uske saamne khada hai, woh jo andheron mein hi jeeta hai. #Haiwaan Trailer Out Now. In cinemas on 11th September."
Cast and Crew
'Haiwaan' is directed by Priyadarshan and stars Saif Ali Khan as a visually impaired protagonist and Akshay Kumar as the antagonist. The cast also includes Shriya Pilgaonkar, Boman Irani, Shaarib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, and Saiyami Kher in pivotal roles. The film is produced by KVN Productions and Thespian Films, with Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn serving as joint producers.
The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan on screen after 18 years, following their 2008 film 'Tashan'. It is an official remake of Priyadarshan's 2016 Malayalam film 'Oppam', which starred Mohanlal. Mohanlal is set to make a special cameo in the Hindi version.
Director's Revelation on Casting
In an interview with News18, Priyadarshan revealed that Akshay Kumar himself suggested playing the antagonist during the making of their previous collaboration, 'Bhooth Bangla'. The director initially did not take the proposal seriously, given Kumar's reputation for joking. "He has a habit of joking and pranking. So, when he said yes, I thought he was fooling me," Priyadarshan recalled. He ignored the suggestion until Kumar followed up later that day, prompting the director to ask if he was serious, to which Kumar said yes.
Priyadarshan also shared that Saif Ali Khan, who was already locked for the lead role, was skeptical about Kumar's interest. "When I told Saif that Akshay wants to play the antagonist, he didn't believe it. He thought I was joking. He wanted to meet Akshay and hear it from the horse's mouth," the director said.
The filmmaker noted that he had previously approached other actors, whom he described as "not as big as Akshay," for the villain's role, but they declined. "I had approached actors not as big as Akshay, who refused this role. It's their problem that they turned it down," he said, adding that he assumed Kumar would also reject the part.
Plot and Release
The plot of 'Haiwaan' centers on a visually impaired martial artist (Saif Ali Khan) who witnesses a murder and protects a young girl from a relentless and psychotic killer (Akshay Kumar). The film is scheduled for release in theatres on September 11, 2026.
Fans have responded positively to the trailer, with comments such as "@akshaykumar and his duality, loving the trailer sirrr," and "Akki as villain role pure Goosebumps." Another fan wrote, "Haiwaan Trailer looks like a dark, gripping and genuinely intense thriller. Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are in a completely different zone, and the mysterious atmosphere, haunting BGM and powerful performances instantly grab attention. Priyadarshan seems to be bringing something fresh and unpredictable this time."
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Framing: The headline emphasizes the trailer unveiling and highlights the battle between Akshay Kumar's menacing villain and Saif Ali Khan's blind character. — Excited and promotional
Facts Included:
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are all set to share the screen after 18 years in the upcoming Bollywood thriller film Haiwaan, after their 2008 film Tashan.
Directed by Priyadarshan, the movie is an official remake of the 2016 Malayalam crime thriller, Oppam, starring Mohanlal.
On Tuesday, the makers of the film unveiled the much-awaited trailer.
The two-minute 34-second trailer gives a sneak peek into the cat-and-mouse chase between Akshay Kumar, a psycho-serial killer, and Saif Ali Khan, a blind man, who witnesses a murder by the former.
The makers shared the trailer on social media with captions including 'Andhere mein chhupa tha ek khauf. Aaj uska chehra saamne hai. Aur uske saamne khada hai, woh jo andheron mein hi jeeta hai. #Haiwaan Trailer Out Now. In cinemas on 11th September.'
Fans reacted with comments like '@akshaykumar and his duality, loving the trailer sirrr.', 'Akki as villain pure Goosebumps.', 'Another masterpiece from priyadarshan sir and akki sir.', 'Haiwaan Trailer looks like a dark, gripping and genuinely intense thriller...'
The plot centers around a visually impaired man (Saif Ali Khan), who witnesses a murder and protects a child from a relentless and psychotic killer (Akshay Kumar).
The cast also includes Shriya Pilgaonkar, Boman Irani, Shaarib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, and Saiyami Kher.
Mohanlal, who played the lead in Oppam, is set to make a special cameo.
The movie is produced by KVN Productions and jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana.
Framing: The headline emphasizes Priyadarshan's disbelief and Saif Ali Khan's skepticism regarding Akshay Kumar's interest in playing the villain. — Surprised and anecdotal
Facts Included:
'Haiwaan' is a remake of the Malayalam film 'Oppam'
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan star in roles different from their usual screen appearances
The film reunites Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar after collaborations on 'Hera Pheri' and 'Khatta Meetha'
They previously worked together on 'Bhooth Bangla'
Akshay Kumar suggested he could play the antagonist in 'Haiwaan' during the making of 'Bhooth Bangla'
Priyadarshan initially didn't take Akshay Kumar's interest seriously, thinking he was joking
Priyadarshan's quote: 'I asked him if he was serious about doing the film, and he said yes'
Saif Ali Khan was already locked for the central role
Saif Ali Khan initially didn't believe that Akshay Kumar wanted to play the antagonist
Saif Ali Khan was drawn to playing a blind man, a role he had never done before
Priyadarshan had approached other actors for the villain's role who declined
Haiwaan is a remake of the Malayalam film 'Oppam'
Release: The film brings Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together in roles different from their usual screen appearances
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ClaimThe first song from Haiwaan, titled 'Mere Hero Hai Woh', is out now.
ClaimPriyadarshan told News18, 'He has a habit of joking and pranking. So, when he said yes, I thought he was fooling me. I ignored and forgot about the whole conversation. That evening when he was leaving, he asked me, Sir, did you consider what I told you? I asked him if he was serious about doing the film, and he said yes.'
ClaimPriyadarshan told News18, 'When I told Saif that Akshay wants to play the antagonist, he didn’t believe it. He thought I was joking. He wanted to meet Akshay and hear it from the horse’s mouth.'
ClaimPriyadarshan said, 'I had approached actors not as big as Akshay, who refused this role. It’s their problem that they turned it down. I never asked them why. So, naturally, I thought Akshay also wouldn’t accept this character.'
ClaimPriyadarshan said, 'They haven’t done too many negative roles. Even if they did, their characters in Haiwaan are something they haven’t tried their hands at before. I saw both of them in a different light. For example, I’ve been working with Akshay for so many years now, but I’m seeing a different version of him in his last seven-eight films. That’s why I experienced some exciting moments during the shoot.'
ClaimThe two-minute 34-second trailer gives a sneak peek into the cat-and-mouse chase between Akshay Kumar, a psycho-serial killer, and Saif Ali Khan, a blind man, who witnesses a murder by the former.
ClaimThe makers of Haiwaan shared the trailer on their official social media handles with the caption, 'Andhere mein chhupa tha ek khauf. Aaj uska chehra saamne hai. Aur uske saamne khada hai, woh jo andheron mein hi jeeta hai. #Haiwaan Trailer Out Now. In cinemas on 11th September.'
ClaimFans reacted to the Haiwaan trailer with comments such as '@akshaykumar and his duality, loving the trailer sirrr.', 'Akki as villain role pure Goosebumps.', 'Another masterpiece by priyadarshan sir and akki sir.', and 'Haiwaan Trailer looks like a dark, gripping and genuinely intense thriller. Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are in a completely different zone, and the mysterious atmosphere, haunting BGM and powerful performances instantly grab attention. Priyadarshan seems to be bringing something fresh and unpredictable this time.'
ClaimThe plot of Haiwaan centers around a visually impaired man (Saif Ali Khan), who witnesses a murder and protects a child from a relentless and psychotic killer (Akshay Kumar).
ClaimApart from Khan and Kumar, the movie Haiwaan also stars Shriya Pilgaonkar, Boman Irani, Shaarib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, and Saiyami Kher in pivotal roles.