Tamannaah Bhatia Joins Forces with Sidharth Malhotra in Mythical Thriller ‘Vvan: Force of the Forest’

Tamannaah Bhatia is all set to take audiences on a mystical journey with her next big-screen venture, Vvan: Force of the Forest, a mythological thriller steeped in ancient Indian lore. The film, directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and produced jointly by Balaji Motion Pictures and The Viral Fever (TVF), marks her first-ever collaboration with Sidharth Malhotra and is slated for a grand release during Chhath 2025.

Announcing her role via a powerful promo drop on social media, Tamannaah wrote, “The forest calls, and I answer. Thrilled to be a part of VVAN - Force of the Forest with @SidMalhotra where ancient Indian myths come alive.” She also credited the visionaries behind the project—Stephen Poppins, Arunabh Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa Kapoor, and Janvi Gill—for bringing the folk epic to life under the newly forged alliance between Balaji and TVF.

Set in a mystical forest brimming with secrets and spectral forces, Vvan is described as a folk mythological thriller, drawing from deep-rooted Indian traditions and tales. The film promises to blend heartland sensibilities with larger-than-life storytelling, marrying rural authenticity with supernatural thrills. The promotional poster—depicting lightning cracking over a dense forest canopy—has already sparked curiosity, hinting at a storm of suspense and ancient power waiting to be unleashed.

Tamannaah, known for her versatility across regional and Hindi cinema, is reportedly undergoing intensive diction and dialect training for the role, signaling a performance that is not only visually captivating but culturally rooted. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra’s involvement adds a layer of mass appeal, with fans eager to see him dive into the genre of Indian folklore for the first time.

Vvan: Force of the Forest is not just another mythological drama—it’s a bold, atmospheric thriller that aims to blend haunting narrative with modern cinematic flair. With a powerhouse creative team and a release timed around one of India’s most spiritual festivals, Vvan could very well be one of the most awaited films of 2025.

Are you ready to answer the call of the forest?