Haiwaan Overseas Review: Akshay Kumar is all set to return to theaters with his upcoming crime thriller Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan. The film marks yet another collaboration between the actor and the director, with Saif Ali Khan also playing a pivotal role in the much-awaited project. The film has finally hit the theaters today (September 11) and the excitement around it is already building.
After the success of Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle, Akshay is gearing up for another big release. With Priyadarshan returning to direct it and Saif joining the cast, Haivaan has already created a lot of curiosity among Bollywood fans.
REVIEW OF HAIWAAN ABROAD
Haiwaan started making noise online even before its release. The film is scheduled to hit theaters today, but ahead of its official premiere, an overseas review was reportedly posted on X (formerly Twitter), giving moviegoers a chance to gauge reactions in advance.
The early review quickly caught the attention of moviegoers, and the reaction became one of the talking points leading up to the film’s release. While audiences are still waiting to watch the film in theaters, the overseas response has already increased interest in the film.
Giving Haivaan 3.5 stars out of 5, the reviewer called the film a “beautiful spectacle” and wrote: “Bollywood’s most iconic and legendary comedy by #AkshayKumar and #Priyadarshan has been transformed into a serious psychodrama… and delivered a beautiful spectacle.”
Take a look at the Twitter post here:
HAIWAAN REVIEW: PLOT, CAST UPDATE
Haiwaan is set to bring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan back together on the big screen after their 2008 film Tashan. The film is reportedly a remake of Priyadarshan’s 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam.
Saif Ali Khan plays Shyam, a blind caretaker whose life changes completely after retired judge Pradhan is found murdered. Shyam soon becomes a suspect in the case and is on the run from the police. With no easy way out, he begins his own search for the truth, trying to prove that he had nothing to do with the murder.
The situation becomes even more complicated when Shyam decides to protect Nandini, who is later revealed to be Pradhan’s secret daughter. However, ensuring her safety will not be easy as several powerful and dangerous people are also looking for her. As Shyam digs deeper into the case, he discovers a shocking secret about Nandini that could turn the whole mystery on its head.
Akshay Kumar will play Parshuram, a ruthless killer who hunts down Nandini. His character adds another layer of danger to the thriller as Shyam races against time to protect her and uncover the truth behind Pradhan’s murder.
Haiwaan also adds another film to Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar’s long-standing collaboration. The director and actor have previously collaborated in popular films like Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiya and Bhoot Bangla. The film is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn under KVN Productions and Thespian Films.
The supporting cast includes Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiami Kher, Sharib Hashmi, Rajpal Yadav, Rajesh Sharma, Pahal Chaudhary and Manoj Joshi. With its murder mysteries, chases and hidden secrets, Haiwaan promises to take Akshay and Saif into a completely different thriller space.