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Priyadarshan's Haiwaan Starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan Set for September 2026 Release

Analysed 27 Jun 2026·8 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Entertainment
Priyadarshan's Haiwaan Starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan Set for September 2026 ReleasePreviousNext

The film Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, is set to release worldwide on September 11, 2026. This thriller marks the actors' reunion after 18 years and is a Hindi remake of Priyadarshan's 2016 Malayalam film Oppam. The story features Saif as a visually impaired man and Akshay as the antagonist. The cast also includes Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, with Mohanlal making a special cameo. Haiwaan's release precedes Kareena Kapoor's Daayra by a week, raising potential box office competition.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 8 sources

We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (74/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • english— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • ndtv— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • republicworld— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thetelegraph— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
74%
AI analysis of 8 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 27 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 8 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily focuses on entertainment news without evident political framing. Coverage centers on film industry perspectives, including production announcements, actor reunions, and box office scheduling. Sources present factual information about the film's release and cast, with no partisan viewpoints or political commentary, reflecting a neutral entertainment reporting stance.

Sentiment — Positive (74/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and anticipatory, highlighting excitement for the actors' reunion and the film's suspenseful premise. Fans' reactions and the film's association with successful prior works contribute to an upbeat sentiment. While some mention potential box office clashes, the coverage remains neutral, focusing on informative details rather than criticism or controversy.

How 8 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
englishAkshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan Reunite After 18 Years For Priyadarshan's 'Haiwaan', Film To Release This SeptemberCenterPositive
ndtvAkshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan's i Haiwaan i Gets A Release DateCenterPositive
hindustantimesAkshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's next film Haiwaan's release date announced, check it out hereCenter

Coverage timeline

indiatvnews broke this story on 27 Jun, 05:50 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indiatvnews27 Jun, 05:50 am
    Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Priyadarshan's Haiwaan gets release date; here's when it hits theatres - India TV News
  2. 2
    news1827 Jun, 05:57 am
    Priyadarshan's Haiwaan Starring Akshay Kumar And Saif Ali Khan To Release On THIS Date
  3. 3
    timesnow27 Jun, 06:15 am
    Haiwaan Release Date: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan's Priyadarshan Film To Arrive In September 2026
  4. 4
    thetelegraph27 Jun, 06:26 am
    Priyadarshan's 'Haiwaan' starring Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, to release in September
  5. 5

Lens Score breakdown

38/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
KVN Productions

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
8
Last analysed
27 Jun 2026
Key entities
PriyadarshanSaif Ali KhanAkshay KumarThriller (genre)Shriya PilgaonkarSaiyami KherHindiMohanlalMalayalamThriller filmCameo appearanceBengali language
Positive
republicworldSaifeena Clash At Box Office: Saif Ali Khan's Haiwaan To Release Just A Week Before Kareena Kapoor Starrer DaayraCenterPositive
thetelegraphPriyadarshan's 'Haiwaan' starring Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, to release in SeptemberCenterPositive
timesnowHaiwaan Release Date: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan's Priyadarshan Film To Arrive In September 2026CenterPositive
news18Priyadarshan's Haiwaan Starring Akshay Kumar And Saif Ali Khan To Release On THIS DateCenterPositive
indiatvnewsAkshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Priyadarshan's Haiwaan gets release date; here's when it hits theatres - India TV NewsCenterPositive
republicworld27 Jun, 06:33 am
Saifeena Clash At Box Office: Saif Ali Khan's Haiwaan To Release Just A Week Before Kareena Kapoor Starrer Daayra
  • 6
    hindustantimes27 Jun, 06:56 am
    Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's next film Haiwaan's release date announced, check it out here
  • 7
    ndtv27 Jun, 07:00 am
    Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan's i Haiwaan i Gets A Release Date
  • 8
    english27 Jun, 07:14 am
    Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan Reunite After 18 Years For Priyadarshan's 'Haiwaan', Film To Release This September
  • Priyadarshan's Haiwaan Starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan Set for September 2026 Release