Ahead of its teaser today, Saiyami Kher couldn’t contain his excitement after witnessing the almost complete first cut of his upcoming film ‘Haiwaan’ during the final dubbing sessions. Directed by the legendary filmmaker Priyadarshan as his monumental 99th directorial venture, the highly anticipated film features a powerful cast led by Akshay Kumar i 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 high-stakes thriller’s scope ahead of its planned September 11, 2026 theatrical release.
Saiyami Kher recalls her dubbing experience
The thrill of seeing the first cut of a film is something every actor can relate to, and that’s exactly what Saiyami went through last week, capturing an almost complete version of ‘Haiwaan’ during his dubbing sessions. As reported in Midday, 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 works with Priyadarshan
Starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, ‘Haiwaan’ is Kher’s first collaboration with filmmaker Priyadarshan and to top it off, the thriller is the director’s 99th film. 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 watching his vision come to life on screen has been a learning experience. Looking at the [cut] it just added to my excitement for the audience to see.”
Saiyami Kher’s ‘Haiwaan’ Release Details
Directed by acclaimed director Priyadarshan, ‘Haiwaan’ reunites Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan for a tense and high-stakes thriller, with Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar rounding out the cast.Produced under the banners of KVN Productions and Thespian Films by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn, ‘Haiwaan’ hits theaters on September 11, 2026.