Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan starrer Haiwaan locks September 11, 2026 release date

The wait is finally over for fans eager to see Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan share screen space once again. The makers of Haiwaan have officially announced that the much-anticipated thriller, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan, will hit cinemas worldwide on September 11, 2026.

Backed by KVN Productions in association with Thespian Films, Haiwaan is being positioned as an edge-of-the-seat thriller that promises suspense, gripping drama and high-stakes storytelling. The film marks a significant collaboration as Priyadarshan reunites with Akshay Kumar while also bringing together Akshay and Saif Ali Khan for a much-awaited on-screen reunion.

Announcing the release date on social media, KVN Productions shared an intriguing poster along with the caption, “One obsession. One relentless pursuit. One date you’ll want to remember. #Haiwaan - A Priyadarshan Film starring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar… In cinemas 11th September 2026. Mark your calendars”.

The announcement has already generated considerable excitement among moviegoers, with fans looking forward to watching Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together once again. Over the years, the duo has delivered memorable performances and has been appreciated for their effortless camaraderie on screen. With Haiwaan, audiences can expect to see the two actors in a completely different cinematic space, headlining what is being described as an intense and gripping thriller.

One obsession. One relentless pursuit. One date you’ll want to remember.#Haiwaan - A Priyadarshan Film starring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar ✨ In cinemas 11th September 2026. Mark your calendars 🗓️ #SaifAliKhan @akshaykumar@priyadarshandir @ipritamofficial… pic.twitter.com/cAuIDV7sTR

— KVN Productions (@KvnProductions) June 27, 2026

Apart from the leading pair, Haiwaan also boasts a strong supporting cast featuring Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher in key roles. While the makers have chosen to keep the storyline tightly under wraps, the film is expected to revolve around themes of obsession, pursuit and suspense, adding to the intrigue surrounding the project.

Directed by Priyadarshan, who is known for crafting films across genres with equal finesse, Haiwaan is expected to blend psychological tension with edge-of-the-seat drama. With an accomplished filmmaker at the helm and a star-studded cast leading the narrative, the film is already being counted among the most anticipated theatrical releases of 2026.

A KVN Productions and Thespian Films production, Haiwaan is produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn. The thriller is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on September 11, 2026.

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AICWA reiterates demand for FIR against Sanjay Leela Bhansali after Love & War set death; president Suresh Gupta says, “He was murdering them”

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has reiterated its demand for strict action against filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali following the reported death of a worker on the sets of Love & War. The latest statement comes immediately after reports suggested that AICWA President Suresh Gupta had written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, seeking the registration of an FIR against Bhansali, a compensation of Rs. 1 crore for the deceased worker's family, and a high-level inquiry into the incident.

According to reports, carpenter Chandradhari Singh Yadav, 42, allegedly died after suffering an electric shock during the shooting of the film in the early hours of June 17, 2026. He is survived by his wife and two young daughters.  Addressing the incident, AICWA President Suresh Gupta alleged that the death resulted from a failure to maintain adequate safety measures on the film set.

Referring to the incident, Gupta said, “On 17th June, 2026, on the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Love & War, one of our workers dies. He is 42 years old, he has two young daughters, his wife. On that day, around 1.30 or 2 in the night, this incident happened. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a big producer and filmmaker. And that worker died because of him. Because of Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his production, he lost his life. If he had followed all safety norms on the set that day, the worker would have been among us.”

Gupta further claimed that similar incidents had allegedly taken place during the production of Bhansali's previous films. “This is not the first incident of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. In his film, Devdas, he took two lives on the set. He took two lives because he didn't follow safety norms. Then in 2016, Padmaavat happened. On that set, another worker died. Then in 2026, now, another worker died. On their set, four deaths have happened again and again.”

Explaining why the association has sought criminal action, Gupta added, “That’s why, we had asked the AICW to file a murder case against Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He was murdering them. ‘Four workers are losing their lives on your set. And still, instead of shooting and learning your lesson, you are continuously murdering the workers on the set’. You don't follow safety norms. Today, go and ask that worker's family, who has two younger daughters and a wife what they feel.”

He concluded by stressing the need for stronger safety standards for workers in the film industry and shared, “You won't hear the news that a big producer died on the set or a big actor died. You will hear it every time that a worker died. Why do workers die every time? Because they don't give safety to the workers to save money. That's why we had asked the AICW to file a murder case against Sanjay Leela Bhansali and take strict action by registering an FIR for the same. That's what we had asked.”

At the time of publishing, there has been no official response from Sanjay Leela Bhansali or his production team regarding the latest remarks made by AICWA President Suresh Gupta. The matter remains under scrutiny following the reported incident on the sets of Love & War.

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Huma Qureshi starrer Baby Do Die Do gears up for overseas release across GCC, Australia and Amsterdam ahead of July 3 premiere

The makers of Baby Do Die Do have announced an expanded overseas release plan for the upcoming action thriller, which is set to hit cinemas worldwide on July 3, 2026. Following the response to its recently released trailer, the film will now release across multiple international territories, including the GCC countries, Australia and Amsterdam, widening its global theatrical footprint.

Headlined by Huma Qureshi, Baby Do Die Do has been generating interest ever since its first trailer introduced audiences to its unusual premise and stylised action. The film features Huma in the role of what the makers describe as India's first desi hitwoman, with the story unfolding against the backdrop of Mumbai's underworld.

Adding to the momentum surrounding the film, acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder praised the action showcased in the trailer, further drawing attention to the project among international audiences. While the makers have highlighted Snyder's appreciation as a significant milestone, the film has also been witnessing growing conversations on social media since its promotional campaign began.

Inspired by true incidents, Baby Do Die Do follows the story of a deaf and mute serial killer in Mumbai who can only hear the voice of her deceased sister. Driven by mysterious motivations, she embarks on a series of murders, setting the stage for a psychological action thriller that blends crime, emotion and suspense. The premise marks a departure from conventional action films, placing a differently-abled protagonist at the centre of a dark and layered narrative.

Apart from Huma Qureshi, the film also stars Sikandar Kher, Chunky Panday and Seema Pahwa in pivotal roles. While Huma leads the story, the supporting cast is expected to play key roles in unraveling the mystery surrounding the protagonist and the circumstances that shape her actions.

Baby Do Die Do is directed by Nachiket Samant and produced by Saqib Saleem under the Saleem Siblings banner in association with Pune 04 Film. With its mix of action, psychological drama and crime, the film aims to offer audiences a distinctive cinematic experience when it arrives in theatres on July 3, 2026. Along with its India release, the film's simultaneous rollout across GCC countries, Australia and Amsterdam is expected to introduce the thriller to a wider international audience.

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Forget post-credit scenes! Welcome To The Jungle surprises audiences with a post-intermission-slate sequence featuring Akshay Kumar

Thanks to the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it has now become common for viewers to not leave their seats once the end credits begin. Instead, audiences are expected to stay glued to the screen, waiting for a scene that appears after the credits roll. The post-credit scene trend has caught on in a big way and even Hindi filmmakers have tried their hand at it. However, the recently released Welcome To The Jungle goes a step further. The film features a sequence that appears immediately after the intermission slate.

In Welcome To The Jungle, the word ‘Intermission’ appears on screen and is immediately followed by Akshay Kumar addressing the audience with popcorn in his hand. In a hilarious moment, he says that they had shot a portion for the film but didn’t know where exactly to place it. Hence, they decided to screen it after the interval slate! This is then followed by the song ‘Kyun’, featuring Akshay Kumar and Disha Patani.

A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “It’s an experiment which seems to have worked. The paid previews of the film took place yesterday, June 25, from 7:30 pm onwards, and the response to this initiative has been positive. It led to a lot of laughter. Many viewers, who had got up to rush to the washroom or grab snacks, immediately sat down on hearing Akshay Kumar’s message. They enjoyed the visuals of the song and then stepped out.”

The trade source continued, “It seems like cinemas were also instructed by the distributors not to switch on the lights when the interval slate appears on screen and also while ‘Kyun’ plays. As a result, the surprise was preserved and audiences got to experience the sequence the way the makers intended.”

Besides Akshay Kumar and Disha Patani, Welcome To The Jungle also stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Aftab Shivdasani, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Kiran Kumar, Zakir Hussain, Vindu Dara Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Hemant Pandey, Brijendra Kala, Feroze Khan, Late Pankaj Dheer, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, Jeetu Verma, Vrihi Kodvara, Adityaa Singgh, Bhagya Bhanushali.

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Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws Supreme Court plea in Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekhar

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her special leave petition before the Supreme Court that challenged proceedings initiated against her in the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. As per an IANS report, a Bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi on Thursday allowed the actor to withdraw her petition after the matter was taken up for hearing.

Petition challenged Delhi High Court and trial court orders Jacqueline had approached the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court refused to quash the ED's prosecution complaint and the trial court's order framing charges against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). With the withdrawal of the petition, the legal proceedings against the actor will continue before the trial court. Matter was reassigned after judge recused himself The case was initially listed before a Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Atul S. Chandurkar on June 11. However, Justice Mishra recused himself from hearing the matter after informing the parties that his son had appeared for the government in a connected case.

The judge stated that since his son had represented the government in one of the related matters, the case should be heard by another Bench. Following the recusal, the matter was reassigned to Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi. Jacqueline has pleaded not guilty Earlier this month, Jacqueline appeared before the Patiala House Court and pleaded not guilty to the charges framed against her under the PMLA. She informed the court that she intended to contest the allegations during trial.

The trial court also framed money laundering charges against Sukesh Chandrashekhar, his wife Leena Maria Paul, and 14 others. All the accused denied the charges and opted to face trial.

The matter is now scheduled to come up before the trial court on July 16 for further proceedings.

The latest development comes weeks after Jacqueline withdrew her application seeking to become an approver in the case. The ED had opposed her request, arguing that her conduct during the investigation was not satisfactory. The agency also claimed that she failed to make a full and truthful disclosure in statements recorded under Section 50 of the PMLA. According to the ED, Jacqueline remained in contact with Chandrashekhar even after learning about his alleged criminal background and did not fully cooperate during the investigation.

The Enforcement Directorate has alleged that Chandrashekhar gifted Jacqueline luxury items and valuables worth around Rs 7 crore using proceeds of crime generated through the alleged money laundering operation. Jacqueline, however, has consistently denied any involvement in the alleged offences. She has maintained that she was unaware of Chandrashekhar's alleged criminal activities and did not know the source of the funds used to purchase the gifts.

The money laundering investigation originates from allegations that Chandrashekhar cheated the wives of former Ranbaxy promoters Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh of nearly Rs 200 crore.

Also Read: Jacqueliene Fernandez to face trial as Delhi court orders framing of charges in ED’s Rs 200 crores money laundering case

EXCLUSIVE: CBFC censors sensual visuals of Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez in Welcome To The Jungle; replaces ‘andha’ with ‘dheela’; deletes ‘Paani of Kashmir’ dialogue

The much-awaited multi-starrer comic caper, Welcome To The Jungle, will release this Friday, on June 26. The censor process was completed on time and in this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the cuts given to the film.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed Welcome To The Jungle with a U/A 16+ dialogue. However, the makers were asked to make several changes. The dialogue ‘Kaala paida hua hai, koyla hai’ was replaced with ‘saadah paida hua hai, namoona hua hai’. A 10-second scene containing the words ‘na diya’ was asked to be deleted. The word ‘screwed’ was replaced with a suitable word in two places. Similarly, the word ‘Azarudden’ was replaced with ‘Allaudin’.

A dialogue mentioning ‘Paani of Kashmir’ was asked to be deleted. The dialogue ‘Yaad karo kurbani, munh mein bhar lo paani’ was replaced with ‘Jo shaheed hone ja raha tha, uske munh mein bhar lo paani’. ‘Aandha’ was replaced with ‘dheela’ while the dialogue ‘desh ki tatti’ was asked to be deleted. Then, ‘Izzat le lo’ was replaced with ‘Yeh aapke saath jaane ko...’, ‘Gorkha Regiment’ was replaced with ‘Tum army se ho?’. ‘General’ was removed and replaced with ‘Officer’ and ‘Sir’ wherever it occurred in the film.

Now, coming to the visual deletions. The cut list says that the makers ‘deleted and replaced sensual bikini visuals, close-up of woman hip passing visuals and hip movement visuals in the song wherever they occurred’. At one point, it specifically mentions that sensual visuals of Disha Patani and Jacqueline Fernandez have been deleted. Lastly, the ‘vulgar’ hand gesture visuals were replaced with a close-up shot of Vindu Dara Singh.

In short, the CBFC asked for 14 changes. Once these modifications were done, the makers of Welcome To The Jungle were handed the censor certificate on June 20. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 164.50 minutes. In other words, Welcome To The Jungle is 2 hours, 44 minutes and 50 seconds long.

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Ajay Devgn’s action entertainer Chauhaan announced; first look unveiled, set for October 2027 release

Jio Studios and Colour Yellow Productions have announced Chauhaan, an action film starring Ajay Devgn, with a theatrical release set for October 1, 2027. The title announcement was made on the birth anniversary of the late action director Veeru Devgan, Ajay Devgn’s father.

The announcement video features the track ‘Jumma Chumma De De’ playing in the backdrop and closes on the dialogue: “Pathaanon se kehna, Chauhaan aa raha hai.” The film marks Ajay Devgn’s first collaboration with filmmaker Aanand L Rai. Jio Studios serves as both presenter and producer on the project.

 

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Chauhaan is directed by Neeraj Yadav and produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aanand L Rai, and Himanshu Sharma under Jio Studios and Colour Yellow Productions. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 1, 2027.

Ajay Devgn's upcoming slate includes a mix of sequels and original projects across multiple genres. While Dhamaal 4, Drishyam 3, Golmaal 5, and Shaitaan 2 continue established franchises, films such as Ranger, Chauhaan, and Luv Ranjan's untitled project add new titles to his line-up. With releases currently planned across 2026 and 2027, the actor has several projects at different stages of production and development.

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