Haiwaan: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan`s film gets U/A 16+ certificate ahead of release

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s Haiwaan cleared with U/A 16+ certificate; runtime, plot and other details revealed

08 September,2026 05:24 PM IST |  Mumbai  | 

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan`s upcoming film Haiwaan has been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A 16+ certificate. The Priyadarshan-directorial has locked a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes ahead of release

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Actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are all set to reunite on the big screen after 18 years with the upcoming thriller Haiwaan. The film, directed by Priyadarshan, is slated to release in cinemas on September 11, 2026. Ahead of the film’s release, the film has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Haiwaan gets U/A certificate, runtime revealed

Haiwaan has completed its theatrical certification process ahead of its September 11 release date and has been awarded a UA 16+ certificate, dated September 8, 2026, by the censor board. The film’s certified length has been locked at164.7 minutes, which translates to an approximate 2 hours and 45 minutes of runtime.

Notably, Haiwaan also marks Priyadarshan moving away from the comedy-driven films that he has been associated with in recent years. The filmmaker has also said that the project represents a new chapter in his career.

Haiwaan plot and other details

Haiwaan brings Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together in dramatically contrasting roles. Saif reportedly plays a visually impaired man caught in a dangerous conspiracy, while Akshay plays a ruthless antagonist.

According to Times Now, the Haiwaan plot revolves around Shyam, a blind caretaker whose life takes a dangerous turn when he is framed for the murder of retired Judge Pradhan. As the police close in on him, Shyam is forced to flee while trying to uncover the truth behind the murder.

His escape takes a complicated turn when he takes on the responsibility of protecting Nandini, Pradhan’s secret daughter. Shyam is not the only person looking for her as Parshuram, a violent and vengeful killer, is also determined to track Nandini down.

The Haiwaan trailer released earlier had already created considerable buzz among the viewers. Directed by filmmaker Priyadarshan, Haiwaan has been generating considerable buzz with its intense premise and the powerful on-screen reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. The film also stars Boman Irani, Sharib Hashmi, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar in pivotal roles.

Haiwaan is produced under KVN Productions and Thespian Films by Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn. It is set to release globally on September 11, 2026.

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