Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan Reunite After 18 Years in Thriller 'Haiwaan': Advance Bookings Hint at a Strong Box Office Opening

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-10 07:49:00

Bollywood powerhouse actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are all set to create cinematic history as they reunite on the big screen after a hiatus of 18 years in their highly anticipated thriller, Haiwaan. Scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 11, the film marks a monumental collaboration between two of the industry's most bankable stars, who were last seen sharing screen space in the 2008 action-comedy Tashan. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan, Haiwaan promises a riveting cinematic experience characterized by suspenseful action sequences, high-octane plot twists, and a gritty narrative. Adding to the massive pre-release buzz, Akshay Kumar is stepping into a dark, never-before-seen negative avatar, while Saif Ali Khan will be seen portraying a complex character of a blind man, significantly escalating audience anticipation.

Box Office Projections and Advance Booking Collection Trends

As advance booking windows officially open across multiplexes and single screens, trade analysts are predicting a robust commercial start for the two-hour and forty-four-minute thriller, which has successfully secured a U/A (16+) certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Prominent trade analyst Ramesh Bala shared optimistic projections with media outlets, noting that initial ticket sales and blocked seat trends—reporting early collections exceeding ₹7.2 million—indicate an opening day net collection projected comfortably between ₹6 crore and ₹8 crore. Despite facing stiff box office competition from currently running blockbusters like Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur: The Movie, the nostalgic appeal of the Akshay-Saif pairing combined with Priyadarshan's directorial expertise is expected to drive strong spot bookings, potentially pushing the film's opening weekend collections toward the impressive ₹30 crore milestone.

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