The highly anticipated shoot for veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan’s upcoming thriller, ‘Haiwaan’, has officially been completed. The final day of filming was marked by a classic celebration on set, where the cast and crew gathered to cut a celebratory “wrap” cake, with star Saif Ali Khan leading the joyous occasion.
The wrap-up ceremony brought an end to the intense shooting schedule for the film, which has been in the news for reuniting the iconic on-screen duo of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after a long hiatus. While social media posts from the production house, Thespian Films, highlighted the merry event, pictures primarily showcased Saif Ali Khan alongside director Priyadarshan and other key members, including actress Saiyami Kher, toasting the successful conclusion of principal photography.
The team shared their happiness online, stating, “It’s a wrap of our film ‘Haiwaan’! Our hearts are full today with love, gratitude and pride! See you soon at the Theaters!” The sentiment reflects the high anticipation surrounding the project, which is an action-thriller touting a gripping storyline adapted from Priyadarshan’s acclaimed 2016 Malayalam hit, Oppam.
‘Haiwaan’ boasts a strong ensemble, featuring some of Bollywood’s most reliable talents. In addition to Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar—who will reportedly be seen in pivotal, contrasting roles the film also stars Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar in crucial, challenging characters. Shriya Pilgaonkar had previously shared her own wrap-up announcement, expressing her privilege in working with the “stellar team.”
The reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan has created significant buzz, promising to recreate the chemistry that defined their earlier hits. Director Priyadarshan, a master of various genres, has also revealed that the Hindi version has been substantially adapted with major changes to the screenplay and dialogue, ensuring a fresh and thrilling experience for the audience. The late veteran actor Asrani also filmed his final shots for this movie.
With the shoot wrapped up, ‘Haiwaan’ is now transitioning into its post-production phase. The film, which was shot across diverse and scenic locations including Kochi, Vagamon, Ooty, and Mumbai, is being produced by KVN Productions in association with Thespian Films. The makers are currently setting their sights on a 2026 theatrical release, with high expectations from both the team and moviegoers for this action-packed adaptation. To know such latest updates, stay tuned to tellyboosters.com Thank you!
