With its release week now underway, Haiwaan has cleared one of the final formalities before reaching cinemas. The Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan starrer has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on September 11, 2026.
The certification update arrives at a key moment for the Priyadarshan directorial, which has been building interest around its unusual lead pairing and thriller setup. As the film moves into the last few days before release, the focus now shifts from pre-release approvals to how audiences respond when it opens worldwide.
Haiwaan Gets Cbfc Clearance
Haiwaan has officially been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A 16+ certificate, putting the film on track for its September 11 debut. The update marks an important step in the final phase of the release rollout and confirms that the film has completed a major pre-release checkpoint.
The project has drawn attention for bringing Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together under Priyadarshan’s direction, a combination that stands out in the current Hindi film slate.
Cast, Crew And Film Details
Directed by Priyadarshan, Haiwaan stars Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Boman Irani, Sharib Hashmi, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar. The film is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn under the banners of KVN Productions and Thespian Films.
The makers are positioning Haiwaan as a thriller that blends suspense, action and emotional conflict. While specific plot details have been kept under wraps, the film’s campaign has leaned on intrigue and the presence of a multi-actor ensemble rather than revealing too much of the story in advance.
What It Means For The Lead Stars
For Akshay Kumar, Haiwaan continues a stretch in which he has moved across multiple genres and formats, keeping his theatrical run active with sharply different kinds of projects. A thriller led by Priyadarshan gives him another distinct release in 2026, separate from his broader commercial outings. He has already delivered two hits this year Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle.
For Saif Ali Khan, the film marks an important return to a high-profile Hindi theatrical space. After selective recent appearances, including the 2025 Netflix title Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, Haiwaan places him back in a mainstream release mounted around scale, suspense and a prominent co-star pairing.
With the censor process completed and the September 11 date now close, attention will turn to the film’s final promotional push and its opening-day response in cinemas worldwide. For a thriller that has kept much of its story under wraps, that element of curiosity may be one of its strongest release-week advantages.
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