Akshay Kumar is venturing into new territory with his upcoming film Haiwaan, where he takes on a rare negative role—a significant departure from the heroic characters he’s typically known for. The confirmation came during a recent event where the actor spoke about his initial hesitation in taking up the villainous character.
At the recent FICCI FRAMES 2025 event, Akshay Kumar revealed that he was in two minds about playing a negative character. He shared his dilemma, stating, “I am doing a film where I play a negative character. I was wondering whether I should do it or not. The film is called ‘Haiwaan’, but in the end, I lose. The Haiwaan loses.”
The actor discussed this with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, who encouraged him to take the role. Fadnavis praised Akshay’s versatility and wisely noted, “Even in films where the villain loses, the character often leaves a bigger impact than the hero.”
Haiwaan marks Akshay’s reunion with Saif Ali Khan after 17 years, their last collaboration being Tashan in 2008. The thriller is directed by Priyadarshan, bringing together a team that has delivered some of Bollywood’s most memorable comedies and dramas.
Produced by KVN Productions in association with Thespian Films, Haiwaan is jointly backed by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn. The film is currently on floors and promises to show Akshay Kumar in a completely new light — one where the hero within him doesn’t win, but the actor certainly does.
