Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures (a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd) in association with The Viral Fever (TVF) and 11.11 Production, the fantasy-thriller is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra (Panchayat) and written by Arunabh Kumar. The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on Friday, September 25, 2026.
A Forbidden Forest Governed by Ancient Rules
The teaser opens with an eerie, atmospheric descent into an uncharted, dense jungle marked by a chilling decree:
"Suryast ke baad, Vvaan mein pravesh karna varjit hai."
(After sunset, entering the Vvaan is forbidden.)
As Malhotra’s character ventures into the mysterious expanse, he finds himself plagued by recurring visions and surrounded by supernatural entities. Tamannaah Bhatia’s character, seen performing sacred village rituals, guides him toward unraveling an ancestral connection to the woods.
The high-octane visual showcase is punctuated by a powerful thematic chant: "Humein chinta nahi unki, unhein chinta hamari hai... Hamari rakshak hai woh, jinki sher sawaari hai."
Humari Rakshak hain woh, jinki Sher savaari hai! 🐅
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) August 25, 2026
25th Sept ko aa rahi Vvaan ki kahani hai! 🔱 #THEVVAANTeaser Out Now: https://t.co/B129pEr0YY
Teaser 2 coming 🔜#THEVVAAN in cinemas on 25th September, 2026.
Starring: #SidharthMalhotra @tamannaahspeaks @WhoSunilGrover… pic.twitter.com/JEgW4X1dMd
Ensemble Cast & World-Building
Blending indigenous Indian mythology with stylized action and creature-lore visual effects, the film features an eclectic ensemble cast:
Cast / Crew Name Character / Role in Narrative Lead Protagonist Sidharth Malhotra The warrior connected to the forest's supernatural mystery Female Lead Tamannaah Bhatia The ritual practitioner bridging the mortal and spirit realms Ensemble Support Sunil Grover, Shweta Tiwari, Maniesh Paul, Anup Soni Key village and forest dwellers Director Deepak Kumar Mishra Directorial helm Visual Director & DOP Manu Anand Cinematography and world visualization Producers Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar, Niraj Kothari Balaji Motion Pictures & TVF
Strategic Autumn Theatrical Rollout
Following extensive visual effects post-production to refine its creature sequences and folklore world-building, the September 25 theatrical window positions The Vvaan to capture the late-September box office runway before the major festival releases arrive in October.
Trade Verdict:
With its atmospheric exploration of Indian forest legends, creature effects, and the fresh pairing of Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, The Vvaan: Force of the Forest expands Bollywood’s burgeoning folklore-thriller space. The teaser sets a dark, intriguing tone that establishes the film as a major fantasy-action release for September 25, 2026.
