The Vvaan box office collection Day 1: Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest has opened in theatresHere’s a look at The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest Day 1 box-office performance
Published: September 26, 2026, 8:44 AM IST
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Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s much-awaited film The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest has finally arrived in cinemasThe fantasy thriller, which has been creating curiosity with its folklore-based world and mysterious forest setting, hit the big screen on September 25, 2026With the film bringing together mythology, adventure, romance, and supernatural elements, there was plenty of interest around its opening dayNow that the first-day figures are out, the film has made a decent start at the box officeHere’s how much The Vvaan collected on Day 1.
The Vvaan box office collection Day 1
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest has collected Rs 8 crore net in India on Day 1, according to Sacnilk’s updated figuresThe film recorded the collection across 6,746 shows, with its India gross standing at Rs 9.60 crore.
The film had a wide theatrical release and recorded audience interest across several major citiesThe Saturday and Sunday numbers will be important for the film, especially as the weekend gives it more opportunity to attract family audiences and viewers interested in fantasy and folklore-based stories.
The Vvaan opened strongly at Rs 8 crore net in India on Day 1, beating Sidharth Malhotra’s 2025 film Param Sundari, which collected Rs 7.25 crore on its opening day, according to Sacnilk.
Audience response to The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest
The initial audience response to The Vvaan has been mixed, with several viewers praising its folklore, visuals, and Sidharth Malhotra’s screen presence and Sunil Grover’s actingSome social media reactions have also highlighted the film’s supernatural world and its attempt to bring Indian folklore into a mainstream entertainer.
But some viewers have pointed out issues with film’s execution, slow second half, and a narrative that struggled to balance horror, comedy, and folklore
About The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead rolesThe supporting cast includes Shweta Tiwari, Sunil Grover, Anup Soni, Maniesh Paul, and Milind Gunaji, among othersThe film is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar.
According to IMDb, the plot of the story revolves around, “A rational urban man defies his ancestral village’s forbidden forest and awakens a divine goddess, forcing him to confront powers beyond logic as he becomes the unlikely saviour protecting his people from annihilation.” The film also uses Chhath Puja as an important cultural backdrop.
With its mix of folklore, fantasy, mystery, and adventure, The Vvaan is a decent family watchThe focus will now be on whether positive weekend word of mouth can help the film build momentum after its opening day.
