Haiwaan Movie Review, Release Live Updates: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan film struggles to earn Rs 1 crore at box office, reports 5% occupancy

Haiwaan Movie Review, Release Live Updates: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s action thriller hits theatres today, September 11. Here are all the latest updates.

Haiwaan Movie Review, Release Live Updates: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan-starrer Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan, is releasing in theatres today, September 11, 2026. The film, which is a Hindi remake of Mohanlal-starrer Oppam, is the first collaboration between Saif and Priyadarshan, and brings together Saif and Akshay after a long time. The duo has previously worked together on films like Yeh Dillagi, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Tashan among others.

Haiwaan releases at a time when last week’s release, Mirzapur The Movie, is dominating the box office. The film collected Rs 10.55 crore on its seventh day in the theatres, taking its worldwide total to Rs 212.44 crore, as per trade tracker Sacnilk. Hanuman Ansh, which has been in theatres for over a month and emerged as a surprise hit, is also going strong as it collected Rs 10 crore on its 35th day in theatres. So far, the film has collected Rs 192.75 crore at the box office and is looking forward to its global release today.

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Haiwaan’s advance booking does not seem promising, especially when it has to face off against the aforementioned releases. The film collected Rs 2.76 crore (including block seats) ahead of its release, and sold around 44,000 tickets. In Maharashtra, the film collected Rs 44 lakh (including block seats) and in the Delhi-NCR region, the film has made Rs 47 lakh (including block seats).

Live Updates
Sep 11, 2026 01:40 PM IST
Haiwaan Box Office Collection Day 1: Makes only Rs 69 lakh by 1 pm

As of 1 pm on Day 1, Haiwaan is currently running across 2,870 shows and has collected a net of Rs 69 lakh. This takes the film’s total India gross collections to Rs 81 lakh.

Sep 11, 2026 01:20 PM IST
'Akshay Kumar has delivered a fantastic performance, but real heart and soul of Haiwaan is Saif Ali Khan'

Trade analyst Sumit Kadel took to X to shared Haiwaan review and posted, "Haiwaan Review - ( 3:5 Stars) Haiwaan is a very powerful and compelling thriller. Yes, it is a remake of Oppam, but the climax is different, and the film is even more engaging. The “remake” tag may perhaps work against the film, but if the audience watches it, I’m sure they will absolutely love it. Priyadarshan has made a terrific film. Akshay Kumar has delivered a fantastic performance, but the real heart and soul of the film is Saif Ali Khan. In my opinion, this is one of the finest performances of his career. The interval block, the police station sequence, the pre-climax and, most importantly, the climax twist are absolutely FANTASTIC. If the audience goes out and watches Haiwaan, its word of mouth can spread very rapidly. The film definitely deserves a watch."

Sep 11, 2026 01:00 PM IST
Haiwaan movie review Live Updates: 'Priyadarshan film's different and bold'

X page @GlobalBOReport shared Haiwaan review that read, "Haiwaan is a dark and unpredictable thriller that creates the right atmosphere from the start. Akshay Kumar is a major highlight with a controlled and unsettling performance, while Saif Ali Khan brings a quieter emotional depth. The chemistry between both performances works well, and the eerie background score adds to the tension. Priyadarshan delivers something different and bold here, making Haiwaan a worthy theatrical watch

Sep 11, 2026 12:50 PM IST
Haiwaan Review: Our verdict

The Indian Express gave Haiwaan 2 out of 5 stars, calling it the usual mix of genres seen in Priyadarshan’s films. Film critic Shubhra Gupta noted that the first half sets up the story of an innocent man imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, while the second half turns into “an unintentional comic police procedural.” READ THE FULL HAIWAAN REVIEW HERE

Sep 11, 2026 12:30 PM IST
Haiwaan Day 1 morning occupancy only 5.92% by 12 pm

As of 12 pm on Day 1, Haiwaan recorded an overall morning occupancy of 5.92%, which is quite low. The film is currently running across 2,725 shows and has collected Rs 53 lakh net. This takes its total India gross collection to Rs 63 lakh.

Sep 11, 2026 12:15 PM IST
Haiwaan movie release Live Updates: 'Complete copy of Oppam'

X page @MovieReview_Hub shared the first-half review of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's film and posted, "1st half done.. Haiwaan Review sorry to say, Haiwaan is frame to frame copy of Oppam...not even subplots are changed...In one scene where an address needs to be conveyed, they even retain the same handpump reference from Oppam. Akshay Kumar deserves better...Haiwaan has been lazy work since begining...zero creativity, no effort to remove Hindi Version of Oppam from Youtube, no marketing ..lazy PR team.

Sep 11, 2026 12:00 PM IST
Haiwaan movie reactions Live Updates: Akshay Kumar 'owns' playing the bad guy

A fan @bhushanpatki shared via X, "Akshay Kumar is easily at his best when he steps away from the conventional hero image. After negative shades in films like Ajnabee and 2.0, Haiwaan gives him a much more disturbing space — and he owns it. This is the Akshay I wanted to see more of."

Sep 11, 2026 11:45 AM IST
Haiwaan movie review Live Updates: Akshay-Saif star in 'a solid theatrical thriller'

A fan @media_akb shared Haiwaan review that read, "Haiwaan Review - (4/5) Priyadarshan is BACK! A solid theatrical thriller that balances story & commercial masala perfectly. Akshay Kumar as Parshuram is menacing- raw, intense & unpredictable MUST WATCH on big screen! #haiwaan #akshaykumar #saifalikhan."

Sep 11, 2026 11:30 AM IST
Haiwaan box office Live Update: Akshay-Saif film struggles

X page Bollywood Box Office has claimed that Haiwaan has taken a “DISASTROUS start” across India, with empty shows reported at several centres. Calling the response “ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING”, the report said, “The film will need extraordinary word of mouth to survive at the box office from here.” Trade site Sacnilk shared that by 11 am on Day 1, Haiwaan is currently running across 2,281 shows and has collected a net of Rs 39 lakh. This takes its total India gross collection to Rs 46 lakh.

Sep 11, 2026 11:15 AM IST
Haiwaan movie review Live Updates: 'Akshay Kumar is terrific'

X page Indian Box Office rated Haiwaan 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised Priyadarshan’s confident handling of the thriller material. The review said, “What makes HAIWAAN work is the confidence with which Priyadarshan approaches its thriller material.” It further praised Akshay Kumar, calling him “terrific in the film” and highlighting the unpredictability and layered darkness of his character. Saif Ali Khan was also described as “equally impressive” for his restrained performance and expressive portrayal. The review praised late actor Asrani’s final on-screen appearance and noted that Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Sharib Hashmi also get their moments to shine. Concluding its verdict, the review called Haiwaan “an entertaining and atmospheric thriller".

Sep 11, 2026 11:00 AM IST
Boman Irani reveals why he ditched his usual rehearsal routine for Haiwaan

In an interview with South Asian Herald, Boman Irani revealed how he changed his usual approach to preparation for Haiwaan. Known for extensively rehearsing his lines, the actor said, “As an actor, I often over-rehearse. I do the lines while wearing my socks, shaving, etc. When you get onto the floor, you have Mr. Priyadarshan telling you, ‘Just say this one time, look into the camera, and just walk off the camera.’ Then all my preparation comes to zero.” He further explained that preparation should not become rigid, adding, “If you are stuck to it and you are married to a method, then you are not a good actor. You have to prepare enough for the director to tell you, ‘Turn it down or up a little bit.’”

Sep 11, 2026 10:45 AM IST
Haiwaan early review: 'Captivating thriller', Akshay Kumar wins praise

Calling Haiwaan a “captivating thriller”, X user @SAMTHEBESTEST_ gave the film 3.5 stars and praised Akshay Kumar for his character with dark shades. The review said, “Akshay Kumar transforms into a full-time Haiwaan and surprises with his psychologically challenging character that has dark shades with mental elements attached to it.” It further highlighted the opening and climax, saying, “The opening scene and the climax scene is where he steals the show and makes you believe in the evil that he portrayed on the screen.” The review also praised the film’s cinematography and background score, while noting a Cape Fear touch to the storyline. Saif Ali Khan was described as having done “decent work”, with his character receiving emotional depth. The second half was praised for its cat-and-mouse chase sequences, while the ending was called fulfilling, with the reviewer also mentioning a pleasant surprise cameo. The review concluded by praising Priyadarshan’s handling of the thriller genre and called Haiwaan “a fine thriller” worth watching over the weekend.

Sep 11, 2026 10:30 AM IST
Akshay Kumar’s 2026 'terrific', expectation from Haiwaan

Trade analyst Navneet Mundhra praised Akshay Kumar’s 2026 run at the box office, calling it “terrific” so far. He highlighted Bhooth Bangla as a “SUPERHIT” with Rs 195 crore net and Welcome To The Jungle as a “HIT” with Rs 145 crore net. Talking about Haiwaan, he noted that the film belongs to a different genre and space, adding, “and that's why I'm truly excited to watch it.” He also expressed hope that the film continues the winning streak of Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar at the box office.

Sep 11, 2026 10:10 AM IST
Haiwaan Advance Booking: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan film to open at around Rs 5 crore

According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Haiwaan is facing a challenging start at the box office, with its advance booking suggesting an opening of around Rs 5 crore. The Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan-starrer, directed by Priyadarshan, is expected to rely heavily on walk-in audiences and word of mouth on its opening day.

Sep 11, 2026 09:52 AM IST
Before Haiwaan, Oppam's subtitles removed on OTT

Haiwaan is a Hindi remake of Mohanlal-starrer Oppam and marks the first collaboration between Saif Ali Khan and director Priyadarshan. Before the release of Haiwaan, viewers noted that while the original film is still available on JioHotstar but the subtitles of the film have gone missing

Sep 11, 2026 09:42 AM IST
Haiwaan earns Rs 2.76 crore ahead of release

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's film Haiwaan is releasing in theatres today. As per trade site Sacnilk, Haiwaan has recorded an advance booking gross of Rs 1.03 crore in India for Day 1, with 44,176 tickets sold across 7,368 shows. The film’s gross rises to Rs 2.76 crore when block seats are included.

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