Haiwaan and Udta Teer 2026 Casts Confirmed as Release Dates Shift

The cast for the 2026 Hindi films Haiwaan and Udta Teer has been confirmed, with both projects initially set for a September 11 theatrical clash before Udta Teer moved to October 9.

Haiwaan is directed by Priyadarshan and stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles. The film marks the reunion of the two actors after nearly 18 years.

Saif Ali Khan plays Shyam, a visually impaired martial artist and caretaker who becomes entangled in a murder case. Akshay Kumar plays Parshuram, the film’s antagonist and a psychopathic killer.

The supporting cast of Haiwaan includes Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Boman Irani, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Rajpal Yadav, Manoj Joshi, Pahal Chaudhary, and the late Asrani. Mohanlal also has a cameo in the film.

Haiwaan is produced by Venkat K Narayana under KVN Productions and Shailaja Desai Fenn under Thespian Films. The film is a Hindi remake of Priyadarshan’s 2016 Malayalam thriller Oppam, which starred Mohanlal.

Udta Teer is directed by debutant Akash A. Kaushik. The spy comedy stars Ayushmann Khurrana as Bilal Ahmad, a Pakistani spy who loses his memory and begins to believe he is an Indian.

Sara Ali Khan plays the female lead and Ayushmann’s love interest. The supporting cast includes Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Suhail Nayyar, Gulshan Grover, Mukul Dev, Raghubir Yadav, Brijendra Kala, Sandeep Anand, Supriya Pilgaonkar, and Smita Tambe.

The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor, and Achin Jain under Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment.

Release Date Change

Udta Teer was originally scheduled for a September 11, 2026 release, setting up a box office clash with Haiwaan. The makers later announced that the film would move to October 9, 2026.

The new date places Udta Teer during the Navratri festive period. The film’s first poster was released alongside the new release date announcement.

Haiwaan released in theatres on September 11, 2026. The film earned approximately ₹3 crore net on its opening day, with a worldwide gross of around ₹4.60 crore.

Production Details

Haiwaan features music by Pritam, production design by Sabu Cyril, and cinematography by Divakar Mani. The film was cleared with a U/A 16+ certificate.

Udta Teer features music by Sachin-Jigar, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, cinematography by Harshvir Oberai, and editing by Prerna Saigal. Independent rap artist Emiway Bantai makes his Bollywood playback debut in the film.

Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan previously worked together in Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, which released earlier in 2026.

Udta Teer is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 9, 2026.

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