Saif Ali Khan Shoots Crucial Sequence Of Haiwaan In Alibaug: Source

Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan reunites the leading stars of Bollywood, Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar, after years, and the audience is already excited about the project. The team is currently working at full

capacity as the movie is in its shooting stage. A fresh report suggests that Saif Ali Khan has recently shot a crucial sequence for the film in Alibaug.

Saif Ali Khan was recently spotted arriving in Alibaug on a speedboat, sparking widespread speculation about his shooting schedule for Haiwaan. A source close to the project has now confirmed that Saif’s arrival was indeed for an important filming schedule for the Priyadarshan directorial.

The source said, “There are a few portions we are shooting with Saif in Alibaug. These sequences are crucial in building his character in the film.”

About Haiwaan

Haiwaan is an upcoming Hindi-language thriller that brings together Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan under Priyadarshan’s direction. The film is said to be adapted from Mohanlal’s acclaimed 2016 thriller Oppam. Backed by Thespian Films and KVN Productions, the project has already generated buzz and is slated for a 2026 theatrical release. The cast also includes Samuthirakani, Saiyami Kher, Shreya Pilgaonkar, Asrani, and Einar Haraldsson in key roles.

Priyadarshan Confirms Mohanlal’s Cameo in Haiwaan

In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, the veteran filmmaker finally confirmed a major update, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will indeed appear in the film, albeit in a special cameo. When Pinkvilla asked whether he planned to make a full-fledged movie featuring both Akshay and Mohanlal together, Priyadarshan was candid about his process. He explained that he does not approach films with a star-cast-first mindset but instead lets the story dictate the casting. “If you’re asking me about Haiwaan, Mohanlal is there in that film. However, what character he plays, I don’t want to say right now. See, every time I make a movie, it is the story that excites me. I never think about actors,” he said.

He further elaborated, “First is always the script. Then the actor follows. I cannot say, ‘I am going to make a film with Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar together.’ You can’t… like, you will never get a script then. Whenever you get a script, then go behind the right cast—that’s the right way of making films. I have never chased a star to make a film.”