Aug 25, 2026 1:48pm IST
‘Haiwaan’ Trailer Review: Saif Ali Khan And Akshay Kumar Face Off In A Tense Cat-And-Mouse Chase
Ever since the intriguing teaser of “Haiwaan’ dropped the trailer was eagerly awaited, for a glimpse into the film’s dark, unpredictable world. The trailer, which was unveiled today, offers a thrilling glimpse into the face-off between Akshay Kumar aka “Haiwaan” and Saif Ali Khan.
The trailer kicks off with a jolt of panic as a desperate voice begs to be saved from a knife-wielding attacker, followed instantly by them falling to their death from a height. From there, director Priyadarshan sets up a chilling premise involving seven cold-blooded murders over the past year. The killer does not just target individuals, he wipes out entire families, snooping on his prey, executing them, and moving swiftly to the next target. Investigating officer Saiyami Kher finds herself tracking a ruthless spree where Akshay Kumar plays the plotting serial killer who kills without remorse, while Saif Ali Khan steps into the challenging role of a blind man caught in the crosshairs.
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Despite his lack of sight, Khan is far from helpless. As he tries to escape, he senses every shadow and knows someone is constantly watching him. Even when he ends up in jail for a mysterious turn of events, he shows he is ready to fight back against his stalker. This relentless cat-and-mouse game leads up to a heavy dialogue exchange where Khan asks Kumar how many innocent souls must die for his revenge, only for the latter to coldly answer that this is the last one.
Both lead stars seem completely locked in and appear to have got right into the skin of their characters. Khan brings a raw vulnerability and sharp instinct to a man relying solely on his senses, while Kumar embraces a genuinely sinister edge. Boman Irani as a judge and Saiyami Kher as a cop add further weight to the supporting ensemble.
However, the execution feels a bit uneven. The background score feels erratic, constantly switching tones when it tries to force heavy emotion on scenes where the audience already gets what is happening. This creates a strange mismatch between what one sees on screen and what one hears in the audio track.
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