Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Priyadarshan Explains Akshay’s Unexpected Villain Role In Haiwaan
Akshay Kumar wanted to play a bad character in the movie Haiwaan.
He told director Priyadarshan about this while they were working on another movie.
Priyadarshan thought Akshay was only joking.
Saif Ali Khan also did not believe Akshay was serious.
Akshay later confirmed that he really wanted the role.
Saif plays the main hero, who is blind.
Akshay plays the villain.
The movie is planned for release in cinemas on September 11, 2026.
Akshay Kumar asked Priyadarshan to cast him as the antagonist in Haiwaan.
Priyadarshan initially thought Akshay was joking because of his habit of pranking.
Saif Ali Khan also doubted the request and wanted confirmation directly from Akshay.
Saif plays the protagonist, a blind man, while Akshay takes the negative role.
Haiwaan is scheduled for theatrical release on September 11, 2026.
- Who
- Director Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are central to the story.
- What
- Akshay Kumar accepted an antagonist role in Priyadarshan’s crime thriller Haiwaan, while Saif Ali Khan plays the protagonist.
- When
- Haiwaan is scheduled for release on September 11, 2026; Priyadarshan discussed the casting on August 31, 2026.
- Where
- The film is scheduled to release in cinemas; the casting details were shared in a News18 interview.
- Why
- Akshay was seeking an opportunity to play a negative role, and Priyadarshan wanted both actors to take on characters they had not previously played.
- Film
- Haiwaan
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Lead actors
- Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan
- Akshay’s role
- Antagonist in a negative role
- Saif’s role
- The main protagonist, who is blind
- Genre description
- Crime thriller
- Release date
- September 11, 2026