{
  "id": 642890,
  "title": "Haiwaan teaser: Akshay Kumar turns sinister as blind Saif Ali Khan faces a deadly threat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/haiwaan-teaser-akshay-kumar-turns-sinister-as-blind-saif-ali-khan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T07:49:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/haiwaan-teaser-saif-ali-khan-blind-akshay-kumar-evil-laugh-priyadarshan-10829427/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KVN Productions and Thespian Films unveiled the teaser for their upcoming action thriller Haiwaan on Wednesday, directed by Priyadarshan. The 45-second teaser combines silhouettes with a melancholic melody, providing just a glimpse into the film's world. Saif Ali Khan, making his directorial debut with Priyadarshan, plays a visually impaired martial artist who protects a young girl from a sinister antagonist. Akshay Kumar reteams with Saif after their 2008 hit Tashan, joining forces for the first time as adversaries. The teaser showcases Saif as a blind character, utilizing a white walking stick and tactile watch to navigate his surroundings. It also depicts a murder scene, with the victim signaling for help and currency notes plummeting from a skyscraper, hinting at the motive behind the crime. As the title flashes in a blood-red hue, Akshay's villainous laughter sets the stage for his character and the film's overall tone. The 99th film for Priyadarshan as a director, Haiwaan is an official remake of the 2016 Malayalam neo-noir Oppam, starring Mohanlal.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Watch: Saif Ali Khan turns heads with impressive bowling in London",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/watch-saif-ali-khan-turns-heads-with-impressive-bowling-in-london",
        "published": "2026-08-12T02:07:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}