Key Points:
- Superstar duo Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite after 18 years for their new film ‘Haivan’.
- Directed by Priyadarshan, the film’s shooting began on Saturday (23 August 2025).
- Akshay shared a BTS video on Instagram, announcing the film’s kickoff.
- Their last film together was ‘Tashan’ (2008) under YRF.
- Star Studios, Kangra Talkies and Cape of Good Films are producing the project.
- Akshay busy with ‘Jolly LLB 3’ (releasing September 19); Saif in line for ‘Go Goa Gone 2’ and ‘Race 4’.
Mumbai: After a long gap of 18 years, Bollywood fans are in for a nostalgic treat! Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan have officially reunited for filmmaker Priyadarshan’s action-drama ‘Haivan’, whose shoot began this Saturday.
Akshay made the announcement on his Instagram, sharing a candid Behind-The-Scenes (BTS) video with Saif and Priyadarshan.
In his post, Akshay wrote:
“We all are a little devil… I am starting the shoot of ‘Haivan’ today with my favourite director Priyadarshan sir, after almost 18 years with my brother Saif!”
Their Last Film Together Was in 2008
The star duo was last seen together in YRF’s 2008 film ‘Tashan’, which also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan and Anil Kapoor. The film, however, underperformed at the box office despite much hype.
Since then, fans have been waiting eagerly to see the two back on screen — and now the wait is finally over with ‘Haivan’.
Makers & Production Details
The film is backed by some of Bollywood’s major production houses:
- Star Studios
- Kangra Talkies
- Cape of Good Films (Akshay Kumar’s own company)
Trade circles say ‘Haivan’ is pitched as a dark action entertainer with Priyadarshan’s directorial punch, and is expected to release in mid-2026.
Work Front: Akshay Kumar
- Akshay is one of Bollywood’s busiest actors with multiple projects lined up.
- Recently, the teaser of ‘Jolly LLB 3’ was unveiled, starring Akshay, Arshad Warsi, and Saurabh Shukla.
- The film will release in theatres on September 19, 2025.
- Sources also hint at sequels like ‘Welcome 3’ in discussion.
Work Front: Saif Ali Khan
- Saif has lined up back-to-back projects including ‘Go Goa Gone 2’ and the highly anticipated ‘Race 4’.
- He was last seen in ‘Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins’, released on Netflix (April 25, 2025).
- Industry insiders say Saif’s return to commercial big-banner films signals a career high point once again.
Buzz & Expectations
- The Akshay-Saif pairing has always been loved since their hit films in the 90s like Main Khiladi Tu Anari.
- With Priyadarshan returning to direct them in a dark, high-energy action film, expectations are already sky-high.
- The BTS announcement has already created trending buzz on social media, with fans flooding timelines with nostalgia posts.
