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Bollywood stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia have started shooting for their intriguing mythological film 'VVAN: Force of the Forrest'. The movie promises to dive deep into Central India's rich folkloric traditions, blending ancient legends with contemporary storytelling. Produced by a collaboration between Balaji Motion Pictures and The Viral Fever, the film is set to release on May 15, 2026. This unique project aims to transport audiences into a mystical world of hidden temples and untold secrets.

Key Points: Sidharth Malhotra Tamannaah Bhatia Launch VVAN Mythical Forest Epic

  • Balaji Motion Pictures and TVF collaborate on mystical folklore film
  • Shooting commenced on June 9, 2025 in Central India
  • Directed by Deepak Mishra and Arunabh Kumar
  • Film explores ancient Indian mythological narratives
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Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia start shooting for 'VVAN: Force of the Forrest'

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia begin shooting for mystical folklore film VVAN, promising an extraordinary cinematic journey through Central India's legends

"First day of shooting brings so much excitement and energy! - Sidharth Malhotra (Implied)"

Mumbai, June 9

Lights, camera, action! The shooting for Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer 'VVAN: Force of the Forrest' has begun.

On Monday, both Sidharth and Tamannah expressed excitement about the shoot by sharing BTS from the sets.

In an Instagram story, Sidharth shared a close-up of the film's clapboard, revealing the title VVAN, scene and shot details, and the shoot date--9th June 2025--marking the first day of filming.

Directed by Deepak Mishra and Arunabh Kumar, and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Arunabh Kumar, the film is a joint venture between Balaji Motion Pictures and The Viral Fever (TVF).

Set in the dense, mythical heartlands of Central India, VVAN is rooted in Indian folklore and promises a gripping cinematic experience filled with ancient legends, hidden temples, and secrets buried deep within nature.

The film will be released on May 15, 2026.

Meanwhile, Sidharth is gearing up for the release of 'Param Sundari', which also features Janhvi Kapoor. Directed by Tushar Jalota, the rom-com will be released in theatres on July 25, 2025. It is created under Dinesh Vijan's banner, Maddock Films.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally some fresh content rooted in Indian folklore! Our mythology has so many untold stories waiting to be explored. Sidharth and Tamannaah make such an unexpected but exciting pair. Hope they do justice to the theme! 🙏
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Priya M.
The combination of Balaji and TVF is interesting - expecting good production values with quirky storytelling. Though I wish they'd cast some fresh faces instead of the same stars repeatedly. Still, the forest setting sounds intriguing!
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Arjun S.
Tamannaah is such an underrated actress! She shines in every role. And Sidharth looks perfect for an adventure film. Waiting to see how they bring our desi jungle legends to life. Hope it's not another CGI fest though - practical effects would work better for this theme.
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Shweta R.
May 2026 release? That's too long a wait yaar! 😫 But if the quality is good, it'll be worth it. Just hope they don't westernize our folklore too much - we've seen enough of that in recent films.
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Vikram J.
Interesting that they're keeping the plot details under wraps. The 'mythical heartlands' description reminds me of those amazing tribal stories my grandmother used to tell. If they capture even half that magic, it'll be a hit!
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Neha P.
Between Param Sundari and VVAN, Sidharth is having quite a year! But I'm more excited about this folklore project. We need more films that celebrate our indigenous stories instead of copying Hollywood templates. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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