The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, produced by Ekta Kapoor, tries to bring together folklore, faith and supernatural elements in a story that moves between logic and the divine. At the centre is Rishi (Sidharth Malhotra), a man who believes in finding logical explanations rather than accepting divine intervention. His journey is linked to Mamta (Tamannaah Bhatia), his wife, with whom he is trying to have a child following an accidental miscarriage six years earlier. Their emotional struggle could have added greater depth to the film’s spiritual theme, but the story does not explore it enough.
Rishi’s disbelief in the divine becomes an important part of the narrative as he faces events that challenge his understanding of faith. Sunil Grover plays Deepak, who initially appears to be Rishi’s friend but later reveals himself as the antagonist. The betrayal adds a familiar conflict to the story without offering much that feels new.
The film’s treatment of family relationships is one of its more noticeable aspects. The emotional tensions and conflicts within the family bring to mind Ekta Kapoor’s television storytelling style, where relationships often drive the drama. However, this element does not develop enough to make the overall story memorable.
The horror sequences are less effective. The film relies on sudden appearances, familiar visual tricks and a loud background score to create fear. Instead of building suspense, these techniques become repetitive. The supernatural atmosphere also struggles to develop a distinct identity.
Sunil Grover gets an opportunity to play a negative character and makes his presence felt. Maniesh Paul, as VP, delivers dialogues that suit his comic timing and familiar screen persona. However, his character feels repetitive, and the repeated use of similar moments makes the track feel forced.
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia are capable performers, but the direction and writing do not give them enough material to make their characters stand out.
The Vvaan has an identifiable ambition to explore faith, divine forces and the possibility of something beyond human understanding. However, its storytelling does not fully support that ambition. Once the familiar family conflicts, supernatural imagery and loud sound effects are taken away, the film offers little that feels distinctive.
The Vvaan review
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