GENERAL9 Sept 2026
'Movies are 75% maths and 25% magic': Haiwaan Producer Shailaja Desai Fenn on Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan’s big-screen reunion, budgets and box office | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
In an exclusive chat, Haiwaan producer Shailaja Desai Fenn opened up about the Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan film. She called movies 75% maths and 25% magic, covering budgets, marketing, and box office pressure. The film has a UA 16+ certificate and hits theatres on September 11. She also discussed director Priyadarshan and upcoming projects.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Producer Shailaja Desai Fenn spoke about the economics of Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.
- She described films as '75% maths and 25% magic', highlighting the role of budgets and marketing.
- Haiwaan received a UA 16+ certificate and is scheduled to release on September 11.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Keep an eye on how Haiwaan performs at the box office after September 11 to see the maths-and-magic balance play out.
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