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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAfter entertaining audiences together in comedy classics, Saif Ali Khan<\/a> and Akshay Kumar<\/a> are set to reunite on screen in Priyadarshan<\/a>‘s upcoming thriller ‘Haiwaan’. Scheduled to hit theatres on September 11, the film promises to showcase the duo in an entirely new light. Speaking about working with Akshay again, Saif described the superstar as family and admitted that their latest collaboration explores a far darker space than their previous outings.<\/p>\n Over the years, Saif and Akshay have shared crackling chemistry in films such as ‘Yeh Dillagi’, ‘Main Khiladi Tu Anari’ and ‘Tu Chor Main Sipahi’. However, ‘Haiwaan’ takes the actors away from comedy and places them in an intense dramatic setting.Talking to Variety India about Akshay’s character, Saif said, “We\u2019re very lucky that he\u2019s playing this part in the movie. It\u2019s made it even more exciting because it\u2019s a dangerous, negative role, and I haven\u2019t seen him do that very often. I\u2019m very excited to see it.”Reflecting on a friendship that spans more than three decades, Saif spoke warmly about the bond he shares with Akshay. According to the actor, their long association has created mutual respect and effortless chemistry, something that naturally translates on screen.Expressing his admiration, Saif shared, “I love Akshay. He\u2019s like an elder brother to me. We have seen each other before. We go all the way back. There\u2019s a special respect for someone who has served as long as he has. We have just gone through so much together. We have always had great chemistry.”<\/p>\n Even though ‘Haiwaan’ is a serious thriller, Saif admitted that he and Akshay couldn’t resist joking around whenever the cameras stopped rolling. Their playful antics frequently invited humorous scoldings from director Priyadarshan.Recalling those moments, Saif said, “Priyan sir gets a bit dismissive of us. He says, ‘You\u2019re behaving like naughty children.’ Akshay says, ‘He brings that out in me.’ I tell him, ‘You bring that out in me.’ We\u2019ve been talking rubbish ever since we met on the set. When we\u2019re alone, we\u2019re a bit more mature. But together\u2026”<\/p>\n Fans have long associated the pair with their comic timing, but Saif made it clear that ‘Haiwaan’ deliberately avoids relying on that familiar dynamic. Instead, the film explores a darker relationship between the two characters. Explaining the shift, he said, “This film doesn\u2019t rely on that comedic chemistry, which is also good because I think that has had its time.” At the same time, Saif isn’t ruling out another comedy with Akshay in the future. He added, “Who\u2019s to say we won\u2019t do it again if it\u2019s written nicely?”Summing up the film’s tone, the actor concluded, “It\u2019s interesting that this is a darker, more dramatic equation. It\u2019s not all masti and banter. It\u2019s quite a different space.”With ‘Haiwaan’, Priyadarshan brings together two beloved co-stars once again, but this time in a gripping thriller that promises to showcase a completely different side of their on-screen partnership.<\/div>\nSaif is excited to see Akshay Kumar in a negative role<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Priyadarshan often had to calm the duo down on set<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
‘Haiwaan’ leaves comedy behind<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n