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Release and box office performance of The Vvaan film

Overview

The fantasy folklore film ‘The Vvaan: Force of the Forest’, directed by Deepak Kumar Misra and Arunabh Kumar, was released on September 25, 2026. Starring Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, the film is a collaboration between Balaji Motion Pictures, TVF, and 11. 11 Production. The narrative centers on Rishi, an atheist builder, and his devout wife Mamta, as they return to a village to resolve a land dispute, eventually confronting supernatural forces linked to the Van Devi temple in Bihta, Bihar. Critical reception has been mixed. While some reviewers focus on the film’s exploration of faith versus modernization, others have criticized the execution for having a “wayward narrative” and relying on “cliches” or “repetitive supernatural tropes.” Despite mixed reviews, the film has demonstrated strong box office performance. After opening with an estimated net collection of Rs 8 crore, earnings rose to Rs 10.25 crore on its second day, bringing the two-day total to approximately Rs 18.37 crore. By the end of its fourth day, the film reached an India net collection of approximately ₹39 crore, surpassing the lifetime collection of Malhotra’s previous film, ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’. During its second week, the film’s momentum was aided by a Gandhi Jayanti holiday and a buy-one-get-one ticket offer, earning Rs 3.25 crore on its second Friday, bringing its total India net collection to approximately Rs 58.11 crore. While categorized as a success, the film faces competition from Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’, which opened with an estimated Rs 61-62 crore nett. Actress Tamannaah Bhatia recently discussed the production challenges, noting she felt ‘terrified’ during an underwater sequence for the song ‘Chhathi Maiya’ because she is a non-swimmer. She underwent specialized training for the scene and credited co-star Malhotra, a deep-sea diver, for his support.

Entities

Tamannaah Bhatia · Sidharth Malhotra · The Vvaan · Balaji Motion Pictures · The Vvaan: Force of the Forest

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tamannaah Bhatia discusses filming challenges for ‘The Vvaan’

    Actress Tamannaah Bhatia discussed the challenges of filming ‘The Vvaan’, including overcoming her fear of water for underwater scenes and exploring the film's spiritual themes alongside co-star Sidharth Malta.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Vvaan film crosses Rs 58 crore nett in India

    Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s film ‘Vvaan’ has crossed Rs 58 crore nett in India, bolstered by a Gandhi Jayanti holiday boost during its second week of release.

  3. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    The Vvaan reaches nearly ₹40 crore in four-day box office run

    Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s fantasy thriller ‘The Vvaan’ has earned nearly ₹40 crore in its first four days at the Indian box office.

  4. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    The Vvaan film sees strong opening at Indian box office

    Sidharth Malhotra’s ‘The Vvaan: Force Of The Forest’ is seeing strong box office momentum, earning Rs 18.37 crore net in its first two days and tracking toward a Rs 30 crore opening weekend.

  5. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    The Vvaan film explores faith and development

    The Vvaan, a new mythological fantasy thriller starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, explores the conflict between ancient faith and modern development in rural India.

  6. [CULTURE] 17 sources
    The Vvaan: Sidharth Malhotra's folklore thriller opens with Rs 8 crore

    Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s folklore thriller “The Vvaan” earned an estimated Rs 8 crore on its opening day in India, finding strong support in Bihar despite mixed critical reviews.

  7. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    The Vvaan film receives U/A 16+ certification without cuts

    The film ‘The Vvaan’, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC without any cuts. It is set for release on September 25, 2026.

  8. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah release dance track for The Vvaan

    Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia star in the new dance track ‘Thummak Thummak’ from the upcoming folklore-fantasy film ‘The Vvaan’, set for release in September 2026.

  9. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia promote new film on Bigg Boss 20

    Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia visited ‘Bigg Boss 20’ to promote their upcoming film ‘The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest’, featuring playful banter with host Salman Khan.

  10. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Tamannaah Bhatia stuns in House of Masaba saree for film promotions

    Tamannaah Bhatia showcased a maximalist House of Masaba maroon saree with gold detailing and coin-fringed borders during promotions for her film ‘The Vvaan’.

  11. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia meet Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary

    Bollywood stars Siddharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, and producer Ekta Kapoor met Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary to discuss their upcoming folklore-based film ‘The One: Force of the Forest’.

  12. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia promote film ‘The Vvaan’

    Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia are promoting their upcoming film ‘The Vvaan – Force Of The Forrest’ through a tour in Bihar and an appearance on the reality show Bigg Boss 20.

  13. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia star in ‘The Vvaan’ trailer

    The trailer for ‘The Vvaan: Force of the Forest’ has debuted, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in a supernatural thriller based on Indian folklore and ancient forest legends.

  14. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Tamannaah Bhatia stars in ‘Chhathi Maiya’ song teaser for The Vvaan

    The teaser for ‘Chhathi Maiya’, a song from the upcoming folklore fantasy film ‘The Vvaan’, has been released, featuring Tamannaah Bhatia and centered on the Chhath Puja tradition.

  15. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah launch first song from The Vvaan

    The first romantic song, ‘Samjho Na’, from the film ‘The Vvaan’ has been released, featuring the debut on-screen pairing of Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah.

  16. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    The Vvaan: Teaser released for Sidharth Malhotra folklore fantasy

    The teaser for ‘The Vvaan: Force of the Forest’, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, has been released ahead of its September 25 theatrical debut.

  17. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    The Vvaan teaser features Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia

    The teaser for ‘The Vvaan’, a fantasy folklore film starring Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, has debuted to mixed audience reactions regarding its visuals and AI usage.

Sources

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