The Haiwaan OTT release date is November 6, 2026, and the film will stream on SonyLIV. Directed by Priyadarshan, the neo-noir crime thriller reunites Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan and arrives less than two months after its September 11 theatrical release.
Haiwaan OTT Release Date at a Glance
- Streaming date:November 6, 2026
- OTT platform:SonyLIV
- Theatrical release:September 11, 2026
- Director:Priyadarshan
- Genre:Neo-noir crime thriller
- Lead cast:Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan
Where to Watch Haiwaan Online
Haiwaan streams exclusively on SonyLIV from November 6, 2026. If you missed the film in cinemas, SonyLIV gives you a second chance to watch it at home.
What Is Haiwaan About?
Haiwaan is a Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam, also directed by Priyadarshan. It streams on SonyLIV from November 6, 2026.. The director returned to his own story for this adaptation, with Saif Ali Khan stepping into the central role.
Saif plays Shyam Rane, a visually impaired martial artist who must protect a young girl from a psychopathic killer. Akshay Kumar plays Parshuram Gokhale.
Haiwaan Cast
- Saif Ali Khanas Shyam Rane
- Akshay Kumaras Parshuram Gokhale
- Shriya Pilgaonkaras Naina
- Saiyami Kheras Inspector Varsha Joshi
- Rajpal Yadavas Chandu
- Boman Iranias Judge Pradhan
- Kanchan Pagareas Sudhir, a security guard
- Yamini Joshias Shraddha
Haiwaan is also the final film appearance of veteran actor Asrani, who died in October 2025.
An Akshay-Saif Reunion After 18 Years
The film brought Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan back together on screen for the first time since Tashan in 2008. Their earlier collaborations include Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Yeh Dillagi.
Theatrical Performance and Reviews
Despite the interest in the reunion, Haiwaan received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. It opened to a lukewarm response and ended up a major commercial disappointment at the box office. The SonyLIV release gives the film a second window with viewers who skipped it in cinemas.
Behind the Scenes
- Director:Priyadarshan (also co-writer)
- Screenplay:Rohan Shankar, Priyadarshan and Abilash Nair
- Producers:Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn
- Production houses:KVN Productions and Thespian Films
Haiwaan on SonyLIV: The Bottom Line
Haiwaan arrives on SonyLIV on November 6, 2026. Whether you want to catch the Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan reunion or see Asrani’s final screen appearance, the SonyLIV premiere is your next chance to watch it.
FAQs
When will Haiwaan stream on OTT? Haiwaan begins streaming on November 6, 2026.
On which OTT platform is Haiwaan streaming? Haiwaan streams on SonyLIV.
Where can I watch Haiwaan online? You can watch Haiwaan online on SonyLIV from November 6, 2026.
Is Haiwaan a remake? Yes. It is the Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam, also directed by Priyadarshan.
Who stars in Haiwaan? Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan lead the film, with Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Rajpal Yadav and Boman Irani in supporting roles.
Sources-India TV, Pinkvilla, Outlook India,