The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia as the supernatural folk thriller set in the legends of Bihar. The movie will be released in theatres on 25 September 2026 and will feature a mix of folklore, faith, family drama, mystery, action and the supernatural set in a forbidden forest. The film, which is helmed by Panchayat director Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar, tries to creat a distinctly Indian fantasy world around the enigmatic Van Devi and an ancient legend. The movie’s concept is interesting because its main character is a rational man who has no belief in the supernatural. When he is forced to face something that can’t be explained by rational thinking, what happens? That is the best dramatic hook the film has, though with mixed reviews on how well it’s actually developed.
The Vvaan Movie Overview
| Category | Information |
| Movie Name | The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest |
| Release Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Lead Cast | Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anup Soni, Shweta Tiwari, Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul, Durgesh Kumar, Avtar Gill |
| Writer | Arunabh Kumar |
| Director | Deepak Kumar Mishra, Arunabh Kumar |
| Producer | Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar, Niraj Kothari |
| Genre | Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery |
| Language | Hindi |
| Platform | Theatrical Release |
Vvaan: Force of the Forrest is about Rishi (Sidharth Malhotra), a rationalist who comes back to his village in Bihar with his wife Mamta (Tamannaah Bhatia). They come at a time when there is a feud between the two families in the house, Chhath Puja, and the enigmatic legend of a forest sacred and dangerous to the villagers. As Rishi becomes involved with the village and its plans concerning the forest, the boundary between faith and reality begins to disappear. The elements of the supernatural, and the guarding of the forest, slowly take precedence in his journey, as is suggested by an ancient legend connected with Van Devi.
The Vvaan Movie Cast and Crew
Sidharth Malhotra is directed by the films as Rishi, A rational and urban man who is thrown into the lap of his ancestors when he comes back to his village. The emotional and devotional aspect of the story is added by Tamannaah Bhatia as Rishi’s wife Mamta. Other actors in the movie include Sunil Grover, Anup Soni, Shweta Tiwari are a vital part of the film’s key ensemble, Grover stars as Deepak.
It is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar with the screenplay authored by Arunabh Kumar and Anandeswar Dwivwdi. The production team comprises Ektaa R. Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar, Niraj Kothari and the production companies include Balaji Motion Pictures. Cinematography is done by Manu Anand and music and background score is done by Sandeep Shirodkar.
Casting member and their character:
| Cast | Character |
| Sidharth Malhotra | Rishi |
| Tamannaah Bhatia | Mamta |
| Anup Soni | Shasi Bhaiya |
| Sunil Grover | Deepak |
| Manish Paul | VP |
| Avtar Gill | Sarpanch |
The Vvaan Movie Story and Plot
Rishi is back in the ancestral village of Devanchal during Chhath Puja with Mamta. Rishi has a rational outlook on things whereas the villagers still believe in the forest’s old customs. In addition, the couple are burdened with their own emotional baggage, such as the loss of their unborn child, which is an extra weight on their homecoming. Their visit soon gets wrapped up in a long-standing land dispute and the future of the forest.
The legend at the centre of the story is that of Van Devi, and a forbidden forest that the villagers believe never to be broken. It’s initially dismissed as the warnings grow, and the battle between development and preservation intensifies.This friction is used to investigate the concepts of faith, tradition, human greed and the repercussions of interfering with nature in the film. When Rishi goes into the woods, and the ancient seal is broken, the supernatural aspect of the plot becomes paramount.
The first half apparently sets up the folklore and mystery better, ultimately creating an atmosphere more filled with forests, legends, shrines and supernatural clues. Several critics, however, noted that the second half is more familiar, opting for a supernatural battle between good and evil. TheVvaan thus has a few ideas to play with, namely faith versus logic, preservation versus development and personal grief, but not at all of these are integrated well in its overcrowded screenplay.
The Vvaan Movie Budget
Sidhartha Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia will be seen as The Vvaan: Force of the Forest with an estimated production budget of ₹80 crore to ₹100 crore. The overall expenses of this are estimated to be approximately ₹150 crore, including promotional expenses and other costs. The basic production cost of the film is also estimated at ₹50 crore to ₹80 crore (excluding marketing and ancillary expenses) according to industry estimates. These are industry estimates and not an official figure as the makers have not yet confirmed a final budget figure.
Final Thought
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest could be the plot of an interesting Indian folklore thriller as it has the formula all set: mystery forest, old god, setting of Bihar, the couple bringing their personal anguish and a protagonist who is faced with forces that are beyond his rational sensibilities. It’s best when it’s able to embrace that atmosphere and let the mythology breathe. The film has a lot going for it, though, and seeks to do a lot of things all in one go, with some critics claiming that the film wanes in focus as it goes. The Vvaan has an unusual premise to its film, and it certainly has plenty of things to discuss for the fans of Indian folklore, supernatural mysteries and the kind of film which is based on mythological stories. It is an ambitious programme, albeit one that is not always as effective as its very interesting central idea. an
Read More: The Paradise Review: Nani’s Gritty Action Drama Packs a Powerful Punch
