FOLKLORE MEETS THRILLER IN ‘VVAN’
- Lipika Varma
- 4 hours ago
- 2 min read
Producer Ekta Kapoor brings an intriguing blend of mythology and suspense to the screen with VVAN – Force of the Forest, set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video.
Announced at an intimate lunch with lead actors Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, the film promises to deliver a unique cinematic experience rooted in India’s unexplored folklore.
Speaking about the project, Ekta Kapoor shared, “This film explores some of India’s most undiscovered folklore, which makes it very exciting. We have a fantastic cast including Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Shweta, and Manish. It’s also our first collaboration with The Viral Fever (TVF) on a film, along with Amazon Prime Video. The concept originally came from TVF, and I believe it’s one of our most exciting scripts. It’s going to be something completely fresh and impactful—a real ‘jaw-breaker’ for audiences.”
Highlighting the collaboration and scale of the project, Sidharth Malhotra added, “It’s hard to point out just one thing. This is my third collaboration with Ekta, and I’ve never seen a producer so passionate—she can narrate the entire film from start to finish. The project combines a strong concept from TVF with a talented team. Our director Deepak Mishra has worked on shows like Panchayat, which audiences already love. Overall, the film offers a big-screen cinematic experience, blending folklore with thriller elements, along with fun and intrigue. We’re really excited to bring this to audiences.”
For Tamannaah Bhatia, the film marks a special first collaboration with Ekta Kapoor. She said, “This is my first collaboration with Ekta, and it’s truly special for me. Working with Sidharth was also a long-time wish.”
Elaborating on what drew her to the film, she added, “What really stood out was the script—it blends commercial cinema with a strong emotional core. I’ve grown up watching such films, and I believe when a commercial film has a strong soul, it becomes very powerful.”
On the essence of the story, Tamannaah further noted, “The story, rooted in Indian folklore, has a deep emotional anchor. I feel it’s that kind of ‘masala’ film that entertains but also leaves you emotional by the end—something I personally feel has been missing in theatres lately.”
She also expressed her comfort with the platform, stating, “Working with Amazon Prime Video feels like being with family. I’ve done several projects with them, and I’m happy this film will also be associated with them. We have an amazing team, and there’s a strong sense of unity and gratitude among everyone involved.”
The movie promises to be a visually rich, emotionally engaging folklore thriller designed for a big-screen experience.
VVAN - Force of the Forrest, follows a rational urban man who defies the boundaries of his ancestral forbidden forest, only to awaken a powerful divine goddess. As he confronts forces far beyond human logic, he is compelled to rise as the village’s sole saviour—standing between his people and impending annihilation.
