Bollywood’s latest folk horror The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, blends a centuries-old legend with a modern land dispute in a cursed forest guarded by Van Devi. Released in theatres on September 25, 2026, it earned Rs 8 crore on Day 1 and is expected to stream on Prime Video after its theatrical run.
Every few months, Bollywood tries its hand at folk horror, and The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest is this season's attempt. A forest with a curfew, a deity nobody's supposed to question, and a city-bred hero who does exactly that anyway, that is what this film is all about. Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia lead the film, which opened in theatres on September 25, 2026. With the The Vvaan film now in cinemas, attention is already turning to its opening box office collections, the mystery at the heart of its story and the Vvan OTT release. Here is what we know about its streaming details, opening box office performance and the story behind its mysterious forest.
According to a report in Filmibeat, Prime Video has acquired the digital rights to The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest. The film will arrive on the platform after its theatrical run, but neither the makers nor Prime Video has confirmed a streaming date yet. Filmibeat notes that a six-to-eight-week theatrical-to-OTT window could place the release around mid to late November, although this is only an estimate.
The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest opened in cinemas on September 25 and recorded an India net collection of Rs 8 crore on Day 1, according to Sacnilk. The film had 6,746 shows and registered 26% overall occupancy across India.
Sidharth Malhotra plays Rishi, a city-bred man who travels to Devanchal with his wife Mamta, played by Tamannaah Bhatia. The story shifts between a centuries-old legend and the present day, centred on a forest that villagers are forbidden from entering after sunset.
The belief is tied to Van Devi, a mysterious supernatural force regarded as the protector of the region. When Rishi dismisses the warnings as superstition, a land dispute gradually takes him closer to the forbidden forest and the secrets buried around it.
Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest also features Sunil Grover, Shweta Tiwari, Maniesh Paul and Annup Sonii in key roles. The film draws inspiration from Indian folklore and the real Van Devi Temple near Patna, bringing a distinctly local mythology into its supernatural world.
Which OTT platform will stream The Vvaan?
Prime Video has acquired the film's digital rights, according to a Filmibeat report.
When will The Vvaan release on OTT?
An official streaming date has not been announced. A six-to-eight-week window has been reported as a possible timeline.
How much did The Vvaan earn on its opening day?
The film collected Rs 8 crore net in India on September 25, according to Sacnilk.
Who plays the lead roles in The Vvaan?
Sidharth Malhotra plays Rishi, while Tamannaah Bhatia portrays Mamta.