Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s supernatural thriller The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest has made a decent start at the box office. Released on September 25, the film reportedly collected around Rs 8 crore net in India on Day 1, according to Sacnilk figures cited by Mid-Day.
1. The Vvaan Opens To Rs 8 Crore
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest reportedly earned Rs 8 crore net across India on its opening day.The film had a wide release, with Mid-Day reporting that the collection came from around 6,746 shows. Its India gross stood at approximately Rs 9.6 crore.
2. Sidharth Malhotra’s Film Beats Haiwaan And Batwara 1947
The opening puts The Vvaan ahead of two recent releases at the box office.Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s Haiwaan opened at around Rs 3 crore, while Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta’s Batwara 1947 reportedly collected Rs 5.75 crore on Day 1.
3. Mixed Reviews Could Become A Factor
Despite the opening, The Vvaan has received mixed reactions from audiences and critics.The film’s performance over the weekend will therefore be important, particularly as word of mouth begins influencing the second-day and Sunday collections. Bollywood Hungama’s early trade estimate had placed the opening in the Rs 6.5–7.5 crore range, showing that estimates varied before final figures emerged.
4. Mumbai Recorded Stronger Occupancy
Mumbai emerged as one of the stronger markets for the film.Hindustan Times reported approximately 32% occupancy in Mumbai, based on Sacnilk data, while the overall figures showed the film gaining momentum as the day progressed.
5. The Film Is Rooted In Folklore And The Supernatural
Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar, The Vvaan blends folklore, supernatural elements, fantasy and thriller.Sidharth plays Rishi, an urban man who travels with his wife Mamta, played by Tamannaah Bhatia, to his ancestral village in Bihar. His visit takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the village’s beliefs surrounding a forbidden forest.
6. Tamannaah Bhatia Returns To A Hindi Theatrical Lead
The film also marks an important Hindi theatrical release for Tamannaah Bhatia.She stars opposite Sidharth as Mamta, with the supporting cast including Sunil Grover, Shweta Tiwari, Anup Soni, Maniesh Paul, Avtar Gill and Milind Gunaji.
7. Weekend Will Decide The Film’s Momentum
With Day 1 settling around the Rs 8 crore mark according to the figures cited by Mid-Day, the focus now shifts to the weekend.The film will need sustained audience turnout over Saturday and Sunday to build on its opening, especially with mixed reviews forming part of the early conversation around the movie.
KnowBuddys Take
The Vvaan has entered the box office with a decent first-day number, but the real test starts now.Rs 8 crore on Day 1 puts Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s supernatural thriller ahead of Haiwaan and Batwara 1947 in opening-day collections.But with mixed reviews in the conversation, Saturday and Sunday will tell us whether The Vvaan has genuine staying power or just a one-day spark.
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