Haiwaan: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan Thriller Releases with Mixed Advance Response
Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan, is a Hindi remake of his 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam, starring Akshay Kumar as a psychopathic antagonist and Saif Ali Khan as a visually impaired protagonist. The film marks their reunion after 18 years and releases on September 11, 2026. Advance ticket sales have been moderate, with mixed early reviews praising performances and the first half but critiquing pacing and predictability. The film features a supporting cast including Boman Irani and Saiyami Kher, and explores a cat-and-mouse thriller narrative.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 29/100.
Outlets measured: english, ndtv, economictimes, zeenews, moneycontrol, english, news18, timesnow, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 18/100 to 85/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 11 Sept, 03:02 am. Other outlets followed.