Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s 'The Vvaan' Sweeps UP-Bihar
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In a dramatic thematic departure from standard commercial Bollywood cinema, the high-concept supernatural folk thriller The Vvaan opened across cinema screens nationwide on Friday, September 25, 2026, eliciting an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from early moviegoers and film critics. Directed by acclaimed Panchayat creators Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar and produced under the visionary banner of Ekta Kapoor, the film pairs Sidharth Malhotra alongside Tamannaah Bhatia in an ambitious narrative steeped in the enigmatic folklore and forest legends of Bihar. Weaving supernatural suspense with the cultural veneration of Chhathi Maiya, the movie is earning widespread praise across social media platforms—particularly on X (formerly Twitter)—for bringing authentic regional folklore and spiritual heritage to mainstream cinema with grand visual finesse.
How Chhath Puja Heritage and Tight Direction Elevate the Narrative
Early reviews pouring in from early morning screenings spotlight the gripping screenplay, atmospheric cinematography, and haunting musical score crafted by Mishra and Kumar. Moviegoers across digital forums have lauded the film’s unhurried yet engaging pacing, noting that the narrative refuses to rely on generic jump scares, choosing instead to build tension through authentic rustic rituals and eerie forest mythology. A viral audience review noted, "Solid story, tight screenplay, and excellent acting by Sidharth Malhotra make watching the film an unforgettable experience. The background music is terrific, but the absolute showstopper is the Chhath Puja sequence and hymn—it gives literal goosebumps." Another theater attendee emphasized the grand cinematic scale, commending Malhotra’s grounded physical action sequences and praising the production design for capturing regional cultural nuances with rare cinematic dignity.
Thunderous Ground Response Across UP and Bihar: Box Office Projections Target Career Milestone
The cultural authenticity of the production has translated into historic audience engagement across the Hindi heartland, with theaters in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar witnessing housefull boards and over 50 percent morning occupancy rates. Viewers have highlighted that this marks the first instance where a premier Bollywood project has embedded the sacred significance of Chhath Puja into a high-stakes supernatural mystery without diluting religious reverence. The strong word-of-mouth momentum follows robust advance booking figures, which saw more than 85,000 tickets sold ahead of the first show, locking in approximately Rs 1.25 crore in early nationwide collections. Trade analysts predict that with strong evening show footfalls and glowing heartland acclaim, The Vvaan is poised to register an opening day box office haul between Rs 7 crore and Rs 10 crore, potentially positioning it among the strongest theatrical launches of Sidharth Malhotra’s career.
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