The world of Indian folklore is getting a larger-than-life cinematic makeover with The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest. Balaji Motion Pictures has unveiled the official trailer of the upcoming fantasy adventure, bringing together Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in a story that blends mythology, action, rituals and supernatural forces. The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on September 25, 2026.
The trailer introduces audiences to a mysterious forest where ancient faith and dark forces appear to exist side by side. The makers describe the film with the intriguing line, “When Faith Meets Folklore, a story like no other comes alive,” setting the tone for an adventure that appears to draw heavily from Indian mythology and traditional beliefs.
Sidharth Malhotra plays Rishi, an ordinary man whose life takes an extraordinary turn when he becomes connected to the mysterious forces protecting the forest. At the heart of the mythology is Van Devi, described as a form of Goddess Durga. As Rishi's journey progresses, he finds himself transforming from an everyday man into a protector of the forest, placing him directly in the path of forces determined to threaten the sacred land.
Tamannaah Bhatia plays a key role in this fantastical world, although the trailer keeps several details surrounding her character under wraps. The film appears to use the relationship between its human characters and the supernatural world to build its larger mythology, with rituals, folklore and mysterious powers forming an important part of the narrative.
The supporting cast adds another interesting layer to the project. Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul, Shweta Tiwari and Anup Soni feature alongside the two leads. Their presence suggests that the film will balance its supernatural adventure with human characters who become part of Rishi's increasingly dangerous journey.
Behind the camera, Deepak Kumar Mishra directs the film, while Arunabh Kumar has written the screenplay. The production team includes Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar and Niraj Kothari, with Vimal Doshi serving as co-producer. Manu Anand serves as the visual director and cinematographer, while the music comes from an impressive line-up featuring Vishal Mishra, Amit Trivedi, Tanishk Bagchi and Sam CS.
The makers have also been building anticipation around the film's musical world. The song Chhathi Maiya has already created buzz ahead of the theatrical release, adding a devotional flavour to the project's broader exploration of faith and Indian traditions. The timing of the film's release during the festive season also gives its mythology-driven story an interesting cultural backdrop.
But The Vvaan isn't stopping with the film alone. The project is being developed as part of an expanded universe, with the companion comic The Legend of Vvaan adding another avenue for audiences to explore the mythology surrounding the character and the world. This approach suggests that the mysterious forest and its supernatural forces could be designed to extend beyond the events of a single film.
The trailer's biggest attraction, however, remains the visual world. Dark forests, mysterious rituals, action sequences and supernatural imagery give The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest a distinctly atmospheric identity. Rather than presenting folklore as simply a backdrop, the film appears to place mythology at the centre of its conflict, with the forest itself almost functioning as a character.
With Sidharth Malhotra taking on a hero's journey unlike his usual contemporary roles and Tamannaah Bhatia entering a world steeped in mythology, The Vvaan is shaping up as an ambitious attempt to bring Indian folklore, fantasy adventure and mainstream action together. The trailer offers a glimpse of that world while leaving plenty of questions unanswered.
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest releases in cinemas on September 25, 2026. With faith, folklore and supernatural forces colliding in a mysterious forest, the film is ready to take audiences on a journey where the biggest danger may not come from the darkness itself — but from what has been guarding the forest all along.
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