Movie: The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest
Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra Release Date: 25 Sep 2026 What is the film about? The writing is the real hero. The film’s biggest strength is the way its characters have been developed. Rather than making everyone serve only the central plot, the makers give the supporting characters their own personalities and moments. Maniesh Paul is particularly entertaining. His comic timing brings an effortless lightness to the film. Sulabha Arya is another pleasant surprise. Her performance adds considerably more humour to the character than one might expect from the writing alone. Anup Soni and Shweta Tiwari bring a strong family element to the narrative. Shweta, especially, adds a certain sharpness and energy to her scenes. Suniel Grover gets a character with two distinct shades, and his performance works well in both. Going deeper into his role would, however, spoil one of the film’s interesting aspects. Mytho-horror-comedy is having a moment, why not throw all three into one film?
Earlier reporting noted: Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra Earlier reporting noted: Let me hazard a guess at how the first meeting for The Vvaan went: “Indian culture, a Goddess, Chhath Puja. Earlier reporting noted: Where the film loses the plot Where the film loses the plot
At the heart of the village is a forest associated with a Van Devi. Generations of stories and beliefs surround the goddess, but one rule remains unquestioned — nobody enters the forest after dark. Rishi eventually finds himself breaking that rule, and that’s when the film moves from a family-oriented setup into a supernatural mystery. The story slowly reveals the connection between the goddess and a dark supernatural force. As more characters become involved, the film expands its world and eventually builds towards a confrontation between good and evil. The technical department largely gets it right. The cinematography gives the forest an eerie yet visually appealing identity. The background score complements the mystery, particularly during the night sequences. The screenplay and editing also deserve credit for maintaining the pace while gradually revealing the film’s mythology. The music, however, is a mixed bag. they don’t always feel seamlessly placed within the story While the songs themselves are good. The VFX too could have been more convincing in a few sequences, although these flaws don’t dominate the viewing experience. The film saves its biggest spectacle for the final act. The confrontation between good and evil provides the expected drama and scale, and the climax manages to tie together the mythology established throughout the film. But The Vvaan isn’t completely ready to say goodbye to its world. The ending leaves behind a clear possibility of another chapter, giving the audience something to think about after the credits.
