Akshay Kumar Set to Embrace Outright Evil in Haiwaan: I’ve Always Eagerly Awaited Playing a Psycho Character!

The highly anticipated teaser for Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan debuted today, showcasing Akshay Kumar’s first full-fledged negative turn in the gripping thriller. Stepping into an unfamiliar avatar, Kumar sports a beanie and brings a raw, captivating intensity that guarantees a spine-chilling experience. As the newly dropped teaser gains traction online, #AkshayKumar offered a glimpse into his sinister role, expressing that portraying a psycho on screen had been a long-time goal of his.

“As the title goes, I am playing Haiwaan and my character has no grey shades; he’s out-and-out evil. I always wanted to play a psycho on screen,” he says and further explains how this film allows him to challenge himself as an actor. “With my last four-five films, I have tried to switch between completely different genres: comedy, horror, action, drama. This is my first time playing evil in the truest sense. I like to constantly challenge myself and Haiwaan is that challenge for me,” he states.

Director #Priyadarshan too revealed how he thought of Akshay Kumar as the perfect fit into the world of Haiwaan. “I saw Akshay casually wearing a beanie on the sets of Bhooth Bangla and immediately liked the look. While narrating Haiwaan, I never thought he would do the negative character. I was shocked when he asked, ‘Can I do it?’ I thought this would give me a different Akshay Kumar and a chance to see the actor’s potential.”

The upcoming psychological thriller brings together Akshay Kumar and #SaifAliKhan in a dark, intense and shadowy world, raising excitement among the audience with what’s to come with this mega collaboration between cinematic icons. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film releases in theatres on September 11.

By Keerti Kadam