Saif Ali Khan steps into another unique avatar, this time for the upcoming thriller Haiwaan by Priyadarshan. Recognized for making bold and unpredictable shifts as an actor, from the ruthless Langda Tyagi to the intense Udaybhan Rathod, Saif was spotted filming the project in Alibaug recently looking every bit as fierce and enigmatic as the role demands.
In the on-set glimpses, Saif comes across in a traditional look that carries an unmistakable air of authority. Sharp expressions and commanding body language with simmering intensity immediately flags off the dark and suspense-driven tone of the film. This is in marked contrast to the light-hearted and comedic space often associated with both Saif and filmmaker Priyadarshan. Instead, Haiwaan positions the actor in a deeper and more shadowed zone, hinting at a character crafted to keep audiences on tenterhooks.
The film is especially important since it teams up Saif Ali Khan with Priyadarshan for the very first time. Priyadarshan, known to be a master of genre filmmaking, pacing, and atmosphere, seems to spearhead the story toward being a taut, plot-twist-filled thriller. Needless to say, nothing works in favor of the film more than Saif teaming up with Akshay Kumar after 17 long years. The two last shared screen space together in films like Tashan, where though their roles in Omkara were not opposite each other, their professional timelines did collide at that time.
#SaifAliKhan on the sets of Haiwaan! Saif is teaming up with the legendary #Priyadarshan for the first time and reuniting with co-star #AkshayKumar after 17 years! pic.twitter.com/LUTZyJZDyg
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In Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar is supposed to be a strong force pitted against the character Saif is playing, and that heralds the beginning of an interesting on-screen conflict. Teasers promise a dynamic filled with charisma, tension, and high-voltage drama.
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With Saif’s intense transformation, Akshay’s commanding presence, and Priyadarshan’s vision, Haiwaan is emerging as one of the most awaited thrillers down the pipeline-a big-ticket coming together that promises to keep audiences guessing at every turn.
