The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest is a folklore fantasy thriller starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia. It is the first big-screen collaboration between Balaji Motion Pictures and TVF Motion Pictures, and it opened in cinemas on 25 September 2026.
Story
For centuries, the goddess Vvaan Devi has protected a village where entering the forest after sunset is strictly forbidden. Local legend says anyone who sees what happens there in the dark falls prey to the goddess's tiger. When a couple, Rishi and Mamta, return to the village for Chhath Puja, plans to develop the sacred forest split the family. Rishi defies tradition by going into the woods after dark, setting off a chain of events that threatens the people closest to him.
Bollywood Hungama reported that the makers present it as an original folklore universe rather than an adaptation. It blends fantasy, action, comedy and adventure, and was introduced through a companion comic, The Legend of Vvaan.
Cast and crew
- Sidharth Malhotra as Rishi
- Tamannaah Bhatia as Mamta
- Maniesh Paul
- Sunil Grover
- Shweta Tiwari
- Anup Soni
Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra, director of Panchayat Screenplay: Arunabh Kumar Producers: Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Niraj Kothari and Arunabh Kumar Banners: Balaji Motion Pictures, TVF Motion Pictures and 11:11 Productions Cinematography and visual direction: Manu Anand
Release
The film was announced in November 2024 and was first planned for late 2025, around Chhath. It was then moved several times, to 15 May 2026 and 28 August 2026, before settling on 25 September 2026. Balaji Motion Pictures released the teaser and two trailers on YouTube.
Reception
Reviews were mixed to negative.
- News18 gave 3/5, crediting the attempt to bring Indian folklore to the screen but faulting an inconsistent screenplay.
- Hindustan Times gave 2.5/5, singling out Tamannaah Bhatia and Maniesh Paul.
- Bollywood Hungama, NDTV and India TV each gave 2/5.
- The Indian Express was harshly critical, giving 0.5/5.
Where to watch
The Vvaan was released in cinemas. No streaming date has been announced.
Sources
- The Vvaan: Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer locks September 25, 2026 release; makers unveil intriguing new poster — Bollywood Hungama
- The Vvaan – Official Trailer — Balaji Motion Pictures (with The Viral Fever)
- The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest (Wikipedia) — Wikipedia
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