‘Vvan: Force of the Forest ‘, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, opened in theatres on September 25, 2026. The fantasy thriller takes place in an ancestral village in Bihar. The film combines folklore, supernatural forces and a conflict surrounding a forbidden forest.
‘Vvan: Force of the Forrest’ collects Rs 8.00 cr
According to Sacnilk, ‘Vvan: Force of the Forrest’ earned Rs 8.00 cr in India net on Day 1. The collection came from 6,746 shows across the country. The film’s India gross collection stood at Rs 9.60 cr on its opening day.The Day 1 figures also bring the film’s total India net collection to Rs 8.00 cr. The opening-day numbers were recorded on Friday, September 25, 2026.The Vvan Movie Review
Film records 28.25% overall occupancy
The Hindi 2D version of ‘Vvan: Force of the Forrest’ registered 28.25% overall occupancy on Day 1. The night shows recorded the highest occupancy during the opening day. Night screenings registered 41.46% occupancy. Evening shows recorded 26.08%, while afternoon screenings registered 24.00%. Morning shows recorded 12.23% occupancy.The film had 6,746 shows across the country on its first day. Its India net collection stood at Rs 8.00 cr at the end of Day 1.
Sidharth Malhotra plays Rishi
Sidharth Malhotra plays Rishi, a rational man raised in an urban setting. He travels back to his ancestral village in Bihar with his wife Mamta. Tamannaah Bhatia plays Mamta in the film.Rishi returns to sell the land he inherited from his family. His visit also coincides with Chhath Puja celebrations. However, his plans change after he encounters the village’s beliefs surrounding a forbidden forest. The villagers have strict warnings about the forest. Nobody is permitted to enter it after sunset. Rishi does not accept their beliefs and instead supports Deepak, played by Sunil Grover. Deepak wants to clear a section of the forest to improve connectivity.
Rishi awakens an ancient supernatural force
Rishi eventually enters the forbidden forest despite the warnings. During his visit, he breaks an ancient seal. This action unleashes a supernatural force that challenges his understanding of reality. The story places Rishi in a conflict involving greed, development and supernatural powers. He must also confront the ancient folklore surrounding Vandevi and the forest.The central premise follows Rishi as he awakens a divine goddess. He then finds himself facing forces that exist beyond conventional logic. His journey turns him into an unlikely saviour who must protect the villagers from annihilation.
Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar direct the film
‘Vvan: Force of the Forrest’ has been directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar. The film presents a rational urban man confronting supernatural forces after challenging the traditions of his ancestral village.ETimes’ review of the film reads, “The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest has the ingredients of a more layered fantasy thriller but never brings them together consistently. Its atmosphere, visual ambition and intriguing premise work in its favour, while rushed character development and an increasingly conventional supernatural conflict limit its impact. What could have been a nuanced tale about faith, greed, development and the consequences of disturbing nature instead becomes a moderately engaging supernatural adventure that only partially fulfils the potential of its premise.“DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.