Shriya Pilgaonkar wraps up Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan starrer Haiwaan: “An absolute privilege to work with this stellar team” : Bollywood News

Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar has officially wrapped up her portion of the shoot for Haiwaan, the much-anticipated thriller directed by veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan. The film, which marks the reunion of Bollywood powerhouses Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after nearly two decades, has been creating a steady buzz ever since it went on floors.

Shriya Pilgaonkar wraps up Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan starrer Haiwaan: “An absolute privilege to work with this stellar team”

Taking to Instagram, Shriya shared a warm post expressing her gratitude to the team. Alongside a picture with Priyadarshan, she wrote, “It’s a wrap for me on HAIWAAN... An absolute privilege to work with this stellar team led by @priyadarshan.official sir… @thespianfilms_ind @kvn.productions. Thank you @satishfenn @shailajad @rohanshankar06. Working with this incredible cast has been super fun!” She also tagged her co-stars, including Haiwaan’s leading men Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar, along with Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher, Rajpal Yadav, and others.

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While Shriya did not reveal details about her role, reports suggest that she will be seen in a strong and pivotal part that brings emotional depth to the story. Sources close to the production have hinted that her character could play a key role in shaping the narrative, adding a fresh perspective to Priyadarshan’s gripping world of action and drama.

Haiwaan, which translates to “beast” in English, marks the first collaboration between Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar, and Saif Ali Khan since their 2007 hit Bhool Bhulaiyaa. The film promises a thrilling storyline infused with Priyadarshan’s signature blend of intensity and emotion.

Written by Rohan Shankar — known for penning the 2025 musical drama Saiyaara — Haiwaan is reportedly the official Hindi remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Oppam. The film’s cinematography is being handled by Divakar Mani, ensuring a visually immersive experience that complements the gripping plot.

With an ensemble cast featuring some of Bollywood’s finest talents, Haiwaan is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated thrillers of 2026. Shriya Pilgaonkar’s wrap-up post has only added to the excitement, as fans eagerly await to see what this powerful combination of actors and storytellers brings to the big screen.

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