Saiyami kher opens up about watching the first cut of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan starrer 'Haiwaan' directed by Priyadarshan ahead of teaser release today: 'His storytelling has inspired generation

Ahead of its teaser drop today, Saiyami Kher couldn't contain her excitement after witnessing the nearly complete first cut of her upcoming film, 'Haiwaan', during recent dubbing sessions. Helmed by legendary filmmaker Priyadarshan as his monumental 99th directorial venture, the highly anticipated movie features a powerhouse cast led by Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Describing the collaboration as an absolute privilege, Saiyami opened up about seeing the veteran director's vision finally come to life, dropping major hints about the scale of the high-stakes thriller ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on September 11, 2026.Saiyami Kher recalls her dubbing experienceThe excitement of seeing a film's first cut is something every actor can relate to, and that's exactly what Saiyami went through last week, catching a nearly complete version of ‘Haiwaan’ during her dubbing sessions. As reported in Mid-day, the actor said, "Every step of making a film is exciting, but dubbing is when you see everything come together. It's a great feeling".Saiyami Kher on working with PriyadarshanFeaturing Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, ‘Haiwaan’ marks Kher's first-ever collaboration with filmmaker Priyadarshan and as an added highlight, the thriller happens to be the director's 99th movie. Calling it "a privilege" to work with Priyadarshan, Kher added, "The fact that this is his 99th film as a director makes it even more special. His storytelling has inspired generations, and to see his vision come to life on screen has been a learning experience. Watching the [cut] has only added to my excitement for the audience to see it."Saiyami Kher's ‘Haiwaan’ release details‘Haiwaan’, helmed by acclaimed director Priyadarshan, brings together Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan for a tense, high-stakes thriller, with Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar rounding out the ensemble cast. The countdown for 'Haiwaan' has begun as Akshay Kumar amps up the excitement with a powerful teaser message: “Bahut hasaa liya. Ab kal se Haiwaniyat shuru.” Reuniting Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan with director Priyadarshan for his landmark 99th film, 'Haiwaan' promises a gripping thriller that marks a striking shift from their iconic comedy collaborations. The film's first glimpse will be unveiled today at 8 PM, offering audiences a sneak peek into its dark and suspenseful world.Produced under the banners of KVN Productions and Thespian Films by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn, ‘Haiwaan’ is set to hit theatres on 11th September 2026.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!