2026 · Film
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest
Deepak Kumar Mishra's folklore thriller in which Sidharth Malhotra plays a man who defies a village taboo by entering a goddess's sacred forest after dark.
Released Fri, 25 Sept, 2026
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Mon, 26 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 26 October 2026, The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest is showing in theatres in India.
In theatres
In theatres
Still listed on District in a few cities in its fifth week. Prime Video holds the post-theatrical rights; no date announced.
Checked Mon, 26 Oct, 2026
The story
For centuries the goddess Vvaan Devi has protected a village, and nobody is allowed into her forest after sunset; legend says anyone who sees what happens there in the dark becomes prey to the goddess's tiger. During Chhath Puja, Rishi returns home with his wife Mamta and their friend VP. When a plan to develop the sacred forest splits the family, Rishi breaks tradition and goes in after dark, and soon his nephew Phinish and VP follow him in search of its secrets.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Suits viewers who enjoy Indian folklore thrillers in the vein of *Tumbbad* or *Kantara*. It is rated U/A 16+ and runs about two hours and 15 minutes, with scary forest sequences, so it is better for older teens and adults than for small children.
Genres:ThrillerFantasy and sci-fiDrama
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Background
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest is inspired by the folklore of a Van Devi forest temple. It grew out of a partnership between Balaji Motion Pictures and TVF (The Viral Fever), and was produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Niraj Kothari and Arunabh Kumar, with Arunabh Kumar writing and Deepak Kumar Mishra directing. Sidharth Malhotra plays a double role.
Announced in November 2024 as Vvan: Force of the Forrest, it was first meant for late 2025, then moved to 15 May 2026, then 28 August 2026, before opening in cinemas on 25 September 2026. The CBFC cleared it without cuts. Bollywood Hungama lists an India nett of about ₹61 crore, with a worldwide gross of roughly ₹75 crore. Prime Video bought its post-theatrical streaming rights, which Bollywood Hungama reported in March 2026; a streaming date has not been officially announced.
What we know so far
- StreamingPrime Video is reported as the streaming partner. No OTT date has been announced. Source
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Folklore fantasy, Thriller
- Runtime
- 136 min
- Certificate
- U/A 16+
- Director
- Deepak Kumar Mishra
- Cast
- Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul, Shweta Tiwari
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest in India?
- As of 26 October 2026, The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest is showing in theatres in India.
- Is The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest in Hindi?
- Yes. The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest is a Hindi-language film.
- When will The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest yet. Prime Video is reported as its streaming partner. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.
- Is The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest suitable for children?
- The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest has a CBFC U/A 16+ certificate, which means it is suitable for viewers aged 16 and above; younger children should watch with a parent.
- How long is The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest?
- The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest runs for 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).