The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest arrives in Indian cinemas on September 25, 2026, bringing Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia together in a Hindi fantasy-mystery thriller with folk-horror elements. The current Indian release listings place the film at roughly 2 hours 45 minutes and list Sunil Grover, Anup Soni, Shweta Tiwari and other supporting performers alongside the leads. citeturn1search0
The film has been positioned around folklore, mystery and a forest setting, giving it a different identity from the conventional urban thriller. Its promotional material has emphasized an atmospheric supernatural world rather than relying solely on conventional action.
The story setup
The exact plot details have been kept relatively guarded, but the film's genre combination points toward a mystery built around folklore and an unusual force connected to the forest. That combination gives the movie room to mix investigation, supernatural mythology and character drama.
For audiences who enjoy Indian horror that draws from local legends, the setting is arguably the most interesting part of the premise. A forest can function as more than a location: it can become the source of the mystery, a visual symbol and a threat that the characters cannot easily understand.
Cast and scale
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia headline the film, while Sunil Grover, Anup Soni and Shweta Tiwari are among the supporting cast listed for the release. The large ensemble suggests that the mystery will involve multiple characters rather than a simple two-person survival story. citeturn1search0
The runtime is another notable detail. At around 2 hours and 45 minutes, the film has substantial room for world-building, character development and a gradual supernatural reveal. That can be useful for folklore-driven stories, where atmosphere and mythology often need more time than a short thriller allows.
Why the folk-horror angle matters
Folk horror works best when supernatural ideas feel connected to a specific place and culture. Instead of using a generic haunted-house setup, the genre can build fear around traditions, legends and environments that have their own history.
The Vvaan's forest-centered premise gives it an opportunity to do exactly that. The challenge will be balancing mythology with a coherent mystery so that the supernatural elements feel like part of the story rather than simply visual decoration.
Release-day checklist
- Release: September 25, 2026
- Language: Hindi
- Genre: Fantasy, mystery and thriller
- Lead cast: Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia
- Runtime: About 2 hours 45 minutes
The Vvaan enters a crowded September 25 release slate that also includes several Indian-language films and Hollywood titles. Its strongest differentiator is its combination of mainstream stars with a forest-based folk-mystery concept. citeturn1search0
Source
Times of India — September 25 movie listings
