Haiwaan Opens in Theaters as Mysaa Sets November Release Date

Haiwaan, the Hindi remake of the 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam, was released in theaters on September 11, 2026. The film stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles and is directed by Priyadarshan.

Separately, the makers of the upcoming action drama Mysaa have confirmed a worldwide theatrical release for November 27, 2026. The film stars Rashmika Mandanna and will release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Haiwaan Cast and Plot

Haiwaan features Saif Ali Khan as Shyam, a visually impaired martial artist and caretaker. Akshay Kumar plays Parshuram, a psychopathic killer. The story follows Shyam as he protects a young girl from Parshuram while being pursued as a suspect in a murder case.

The film is a remake of Priyadarshan’s own 2016 Malayalam film Oppam, which starred Mohanlal. Mohanlal makes a cameo appearance in Haiwaan as a visually impaired man in the film’s climax.

The supporting cast includes Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Sharib Hashmi, Rajpal Yadav, Rajesh Sharma, and Manoj Joshi. The film marks the final posthumous screen appearance of actor Asrani.

Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn under KVN Productions and Thespian Films, the film has a runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Haiwaan Box Office and Reviews

Haiwaan opened with a net collection of approximately Rs 2.79 crore on its first day. The film earned Rs 8.75 crore net in its first week in India. In nine days, the total net collection reached Rs 9.87 crore.

The film received mixed reviews from critics. The Indian Express review stated that the film is ‘more miss than hit.’ A Pinkvilla review described it as ‘slow paced with predictable screenplay.’

Some viewers praised the performances. One user called Saif Ali Khan ‘impressive’ and said Akshay Kumar ‘absolutely nailed’ his role as the villain.

Haiwaan marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after 18 years. The two actors last shared the screen in the 2008 film Tashan.

Mysaa Release Date and Details

Mysaa is scheduled to release worldwide in cinemas on November 27, 2026. The film will be available in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

The film stars Rashmika Mandanna as Mysaa, a Gond tribal woman. The role required extensive physical preparation and several difficult action sequences, including underwater fights and bike chases.

The teaser for Mysaa was released on September 20, 2026. Rashmika Mandanna shared the teaser on social media, saying: ‘The Mysaa you are about to meet… is unlike anything you’ve seen before. And somewhere in all of that… there’s a storm waiting to come out. I cannot wait for you guys to experience her story. 27.11.26 worldwide in cinemas.’

The film is directed by Rawindra Pulle in his feature directorial debut. It is produced by Ajay Saipureddy, Anil Sayyapureddy, and Veerasai Gopa under the banner of Unformula Films.

The cast also includes Eshwari Rao, Guru Somasundaram, Rahul Ravindran, Samuthirakani, Rao Ramesh, Shiva Kandukuri, Karthik Ranjini, Tarak Ponnappa, and Nidhi Singh.

The music is composed by Jakes Bejoy. Shreyaas Krishna is the cinematographer. The action choreography is by Kecha and international action choreographer Andy Long.

Rashmika Mandanna was last seen on the big screen in the Hindi romantic comedy-drama Cocktail 2, which was released in theaters on June 19, 2026.