Akshay Kumar Turns 59 With A Cryptic Haiwaan Message: “What Looks Evil May Not Always Be Evil”
Akshay Kumar celebrated his 59th birthday with a message for his fans on September 9, but he didn’t just celebrate this birthday but gave some insight into his upcoming film “Haiwaan”. The Priyadarshan directorial, which also stars Saif Ali Khan, is expected to be released on September 11 and seems to explore the thin line between appearances and reality.
Akshay took to X on his birthday to share a video with some of the movie scenes from "Haiwaan". It gives a glimpse into Akshay and Saif in their respective roles and the two actors appear to be on screen with a school-going girl. While the film does not really tell us much about the story, Akshay's message implies that the movie could have characters and situations much more complicated than we think.
As Akshay thought about what "Haiwaan" has taught him, he wrote, “On my birthday, a small thought…What looks evil may not always be evil. And what looks good may not always be good. Perhaps that’s what HAIWAAN taught me.” That message adds another layer of interest to the film, particularly because the title itself suggests a story about morality, perception and who actually is good or bad.
Akshay has enjoyed one of the longest and most diverse careers in Hindi cinema, moving between comedy, action, drama, social films and thrillers. His latest message suggested that audiences would see him differently.
“Thank you for all the love you’ve given me over the years. This Friday, I’m showing you a side of me you haven’t seen before. See you in cinemas. Love & Prayers, Akshay,” he wrote.
The timing of the message is significant, as "Haiwaan" is just days away from its theatrical release. In showing an unseen aspect of his performance, Akshay has given fans another reason to go to theatres. So far the film’s promotional material has been very mysterious, not telling us all the details of the characters and their motivations.
"Haiwaan" is particularly special to the fans because it sees Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together on the big screen once again. They have worked together in the 2008 movie "Tashan" for the first time in years, and the reunion after many years has been eagerly awaited, especially since both actors have been working differently over the years since their last collaboration.
The film also marks Akshay’s second collaboration with filmmaker Priyadarshan. The actor and director have previously worked together on several popular movies like "Hera Pheri", "Garam Masala", "Bhagam Bhag", "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", "De Dana Dan", "Khatta Meetha" and "Bhooth Bangla". Their work has most often been made as comedy and entertaining commercial movies, so *Haiwaan* is an interesting addition to their filmography if it takes darker or more emotional terrain.
The supporting cast also adds to the film’s appeal. "Haiwaan" stars Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Manoj Joshi and Jisshu Sengupta in important roles. This film is expected to have a wider story too and a lot of characters so many as to add to its main mystery with such a large cast.
On my birthday, a small thought…
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 9, 2026
What looks evil may not always be evil.
And what looks good may not always be good.
Maybe that’s what HAIWAAN taught me.
Thank you for all the love you’ve given me over the years.
This Friday, I’m giving you a side of me you haven’t seen… pic.twitter.com/SyC1l4G9DG
Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn are the producers of "Haiwaan", as well as KVN Productions and Thespian Films. KVN Productions and Thespian Films have been behind the production, and a group of established stars and experienced filmmakers have been involved among them, and Akshay’s birthday wishes have definitely done a good job of keeping the focus on the film’s central idea and not the plot as it is.
Akshay’s birthday post has two purposes. It is a thank-you note to the audience who has supported him over the years and a final push ahead of the theatrical release date of "Haiwaan". His observation that appearances can be deceptive seems to be one of the film’s main themes, and viewers will be left wondering whether the characters they have seen in the first place as heroes or villains will eventually fit those descriptions.
With "Haiwaan" in cinemas on September 11, audiences will soon come to know what Akshay meant when he said that the film taught him that what appears evil may not always be evil and what appears good may not always be good. For now, his cryptic birthday message has worked in building anticipation around the movie and giving fans a peek into a potentially surprising side of the actor.
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