VVAN 2026

VVAN – Force of the Forest is a 2026 Hindi folk thriller directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar. The film is produced by Balaji Motion Pictures in collaboration with TVF and stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in lead roles. The project marks one of TVF’s most ambitious big-screen ventures, moving into a large-scale folklore and mystery-driven cinematic world.

The movie quickly became one of the most anticipated Bollywood releases of 2026 because of its unusual blend of mythology, folklore, mystery, and supernatural themes. Promotional material and early announcements generated major curiosity due to its forest-centered setting and mysterious tone.

VVAN Storyline

The story follows a rational urban man who returns to his ancestral village and unknowingly challenges the forbidden boundaries surrounding a mysterious forest connected to ancient legends.

As hidden truths begin surfacing, his actions awaken supernatural forces and a divine power deeply tied to local folklore. What initially appears to be an ordinary return home gradually turns into a terrifying and mystical journey filled with danger and unexplained events.

Caught between logic and faith, he must confront powers beyond human understanding while becoming an unlikely protector against a threat capable of destroying the people around him. The film blends folklore, mythology, suspense, and horror elements into a large-scale cinematic experience.

Cast and Characters

The confirmed cast of VVAN – Force of the Forest includes:

• Sidharth Malhotra
• Tamannaah Bhatia
• Shweta Tiwari
• Sunil Grover
• Durgesh Kumar
• Anup Soni
• Maniesh Paul

The pairing of Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia became one of the film’s biggest talking points, while the supporting cast further increased audience anticipation.

Production Details

The movie was produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and TVF as a large-scale folklore thriller designed around mystery and mythological storytelling. The filmmakers reportedly focused heavily on creating a visually immersive forest world inspired by rural legends and ancient beliefs. The project also expanded its fictional universe through companion material and promotional world-building efforts before release.

VVAN 2026 Release Date

VVAN – Force of the Forest is officially scheduled for theatrical release on August 28, 2026, coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan release window after multiple release date adjustments.