Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s neo-noir crime thriller ‘Haiwaan’ is reportedly heading to a streaming platform after its theatrical run. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film was released in cinemas on September 11, and viewers who want to watch it at home are now looking for its OTT release date.
‘Haiwaan’ OTT release: When and where to watch
According to the Economic Times report, the Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan starrer will stream on SonyLIV. However, no official streaming date has been confirmed so far, so fans will have to wait for an announcement. The film also marks the last screen appearance of veteran actor Asrani, who passed away in 2025.
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunite after 18 years
About 18 years after ‘Tashan’, the two actors have come together on screen for the second time. ‘Haiwaan’ opened in theatres to mixed reviews. It is a remake of the filmmaker’s own 2016 Malayalam film ‘Oppam’ and also has a cameo by Mohanlal.
What is the story of ‘Haiwaan’?
Saif Ali Khan plays Shyam Rane, a visually impaired maintenance manager at an upscale housing society in Mumbai. Despite being unable to see, he has remarkable hearing, smell and spatial awareness, and he is also trained in martial arts.Shyam is close to Justice Pradhan, a retired Chief Justice played by Boman Irani. Pradhan once sent a man named Parshuram Gokhale to prison. While Parshuram was behind bars, he lost his family and became consumed by anger, and he now wants revenge on those he holds responsible.Worried about his safety, Pradhan reveals that he has a daughter, Nandini, who stays at a missionary school in Dehradun. He asks Shyam to protect her if anything happens to him. When Pradhan is murdered, Shyam becomes a suspect. He deals with the police investigation while trying to keep the young girl safe, relying on his sharp senses to identify people and stay ahead of danger.
Cast and crew of ‘Haiwaan’
Priyadarshan has co-written and directed the Hindi film. Besides Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, the cast includes Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher, with Mohanlal in a cameo.
