The suspense crime thriller ‘Haiwan’, featuring screen veterans Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, is gearing up for its home streaming launch following its theatrical run. After hitting cinemas on September 11, the feature is slated to arrive on the digital streaming service SonyLIV on November 6, 2026, though the production banner has yet to formally announce the streaming schedule.
An 18-Year Gap Between Shared Projects
This thriller marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after an eighteen-year gap. The duo had previously appeared alongside each other in the 2008 release ‘Tashan’. Their collaborative screen journey stretches back across several decades, including previous cinematic outings such as ‘Maidan-E-Jung’, ‘Main Khiladi Tu Anari’, ‘Yeh Dillagi’, ‘Tu Chor Main Sipahi’, and ‘Aarzoo’.
Official Remake of the Malayalam Suspense Drama 'Oppam'
Directed by filmmaker Priyadarshan, the movie serves as an authorized Hindi adaptation of his own 2016 Malayalam box-office hit ‘Oppam’. The narrative follows Shyam Rane, portrayed by Saif Ali Khan, a visually impaired individual who possesses advanced martial arts skills. The dramatic tension escalates when he finds himself pitted against Parshuram Gokhale, a ruthless psychopathic serial killer played by Akshay Kumar. The core plot revolves around Shyam's desperate battle to shield a young innocent girl from falling victim to this dangerous assailant.
Final Screen Appearance of Veteran Performer Asrani
A notable and poignant facet of the production is that it stands as the final cinematic work of celebrated character actor Asrani, who passed away in October 2025. Alongside the central leads, the supporting ensemble includes Shriya Pilgaonkar portraying Naina, Saiyami Kher as Inspector Varsha Joshi, Rajpal Yadav playing Chandu, and Boman Irani appearing as Judge Pradhan. The cast is rounded out by Kanchan Pagare as security guard Sudhir and Yamini Joshi in the role of Shraddha.
Seeking Home Viewership Following Theatrical Struggles
During its initial theatrical window, the movie suffered from unfavorable critical feedback and failed to gain traction at the box office, ultimately recording heavy commercial losses. The prospective transition to home streaming provides an alternative viewing window for cinema fans who bypassed its multiplex release to explore the high-stakes cat-and-mouse drama from home.
