Noida: Sidharth Malhotra’s The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, co-starring Tamannaah Bhatia, opens in cinemas on September 25 — and pre-release estimates suggest that the film’s opening day could land anywhere between a cautious ₹5 crore and a stronger ₹7–8 crore. That range itself says something about how the film is being read before release.
There is interest, but no clear consensus yet on how strongly that interest will translate into first-day footfalls. Some trade estimates have placed the opening around ₹5–6 crore net, while more optimistic projections see scope for the film to reach ₹7 crore or slightly higher if walk-in audiences and word of mouth are strong.
The Vvaan Advance Booking: What the Numbers Show
Advance booking has strengthened considerably as release day approaches. According to Sacnilk’s latest tracking, The Vvaan had recorded around ₹2.09 crore in gross Day 1 advance bookings, including block seats, by the latest update. Excluding block seats, the figure stood at approximately ₹1.25 crore. The tracker reported more than 85,000 tickets sold across over 4,000 shows for the opening day.
That represents a significant rise from the much smaller numbers seen when advance bookings first opened. The National Capital Region was among the strongest markets, followed by Maharashtra, while Bihar also showed relatively high occupancy in early sales.
Still, advance booking is only one part of the picture. For a mid-range Hindi release, a substantial share of Day 1 business can still come from same-day bookings and walk-in audiences. That means advance sales offer an early signal of demand, but do not determine the final opening figure on their own.
Can The Vvaan Reach ₹7–8 Crore on Day 1?
That is the key question heading into release. A ₹5–6 crore opening would place the film within the more conservative range currently being discussed by trade trackers. If it moves towards ₹7 crore, the film would be performing at the stronger end of expectations. And if it reaches ₹7.5–8 crore, The Vvaan would enter a more significant territory for Sidharth Malhotra’s career.
According to box-office records, some of Malhotra’s biggest opening days include Ek Villain, Brothers, Thank God, Student of the Year and Param Sundari. A first-day collection of around ₹7.5 crore or more would therefore put The Vvaan in contention for a place among his stronger opening-day performers. That gives the ₹7–8 crore mark significance beyond the film’s immediate commercial fate.
Why the Opening Matters for Sidharth Malhotra
The film arrives at an important point in Malhotra’s theatrical run. His recent releases have produced mixed box-office results, with some failing to convert initial interest into sustained theatrical momentum. That makes The Vvaan another test of whether he can translate pre-release curiosity into a stronger opening weekend.
The film also has a different genre proposition from a conventional urban romance or action drama. Its folklore-heavy setting, supernatural elements and visual positioning around forests, mythology and faith give it a distinctive identity. That may help it draw audiences beyond the usual multiplex crowd, particularly if early audience reactions are positive.
Tamannaah Bhatia Adds to the Film’s Pre-Release Appeal
Tamannaah Bhatia’s presence also gives the film additional visibility across Hindi and South Indian markets. Her recent appearances across films and streaming projects have kept her strongly in the public eye, and The Vvaan pairs her with Malhotra for the first time. Whether that combination translates into stronger opening-day numbers will become clearer only after the first shows begin.
The Vvaan Release Date and Cast
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest releases in cinemas on September 25, 2026. The film stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, alongside Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul, Shweta Tiwari and Anup Soni.
It is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and produced by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with TVF Motion Pictures. The film was initially slated for an earlier release before being moved to September 25.
So, What Can The Vvaan Open At?
Based on the available pre-release indicators, the safest reading is this: ₹5–6 crore appears to be the more conservative opening expectation. Around ₹7 crore remains achievable. A ₹7–8 crore start would place the film at the stronger end of current forecasts.
The advance-booking numbers have improved enough to keep that upper range in conversation. But the final outcome will depend heavily on same-day bookings, audience response and word of mouth after the first shows.
