Haiwaan OTT release details: When and where will Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan starrer psychological thriller stream after theatrical run

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan have reunited on the big screen after several years with Haiwaan, which arrived in cinemas on September 11. The Priyadarshan directorial had been in talks even before its release because of the two actors coming together again, with Akshay taking on a dark role and Saif playing the central character.

The crime thriller has also generated early discussion among moviegoers, with social media reactions focusing on the performances, the darker mood and the face-off between its two leads.

Haiwaan OTT release: When and where will the film stream?

As per Filmi Beat, Haiwaan has secured its digital rights with SonyLIV. However, the makers and the streaming platform have not officially announced the exact OTT premiere date yet.


This means viewers will have to wait for a confirmed date before planning to watch the film online. The theatrical run will also play a role in deciding when the movie makes its digital debut.

Films often arrive on streaming platforms several weeks after their cinema release. If Haiwaan follows a similar six-to-eight-week window, its OTT premiere could possibly be around mid-October or towards the end of October. However, this is only an estimated timeframe and should not be considered the official release date.

What is Haiwaan about?

The film brings Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar together on screen after their 2008 film Tashan. Saif plays Shyam, a blind caretaker who gets caught in a murder case after retired Judge Pradhan is killed.

Shyam becomes a suspect and is forced to run while trying to prove that he is innocent. His situation becomes even more complicated when he takes responsibility for protecting Nandini, who is revealed to be the judge's secret daughter. Powerful people are also searching for her, putting Shyam in greater danger.


Akshay plays Parshuram, a ruthless killer who is after Nandini. His pursuit of her brings him into direct conflict with Shyam, making the battle between the two characters an important part of the story.

The film is reportedly adapted from Priyadarshan's 2016 Malayalam film Oppam. The director has also worked with Akshay on films such as Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Bhooth Bangla.

Haiwaan cast and crew

Apart from Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, the cast includes Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Sharib Hashmi, Rajpal Yadav, Rajesh Sharma, Pahal Chaudhary and Manoj Joshi. Mohanlal also makes a cameo appearance.

Priyadarshan has directed the film and co-written its screenplay with Abilash Nair and Rohan Shankar. Pritam has composed the music, while Ronnie Raphael has worked on the background score.

Haiwaan is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn under KVN Productions and Thespian Films.

Haiwaan early response and box office update

The film has received mostly positive early reactions from viewers, with Akshay's villainous turn getting particular attention. Some viewers have also praised Saif's restrained performance and the thriller's atmosphere. A few reactions, however, felt that the first half was slow before the story picked up later.

According to Sacnilk figures cited in the source material, Haiwaan had earned Rs 2.04 crore net in India so far on its opening day, with the final Day 1 figure still awaited at the time of reporting. The film was running across 5,624 shows with an overall occupancy of 10%.