The Vvaan Film Gets U/A 16 Certificate with No Cuts Ahead of September Release
The upcoming film 'The Vvaan: Force of the Forest,' starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, has received a U/A 16 certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification without any cuts. The film, directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, features a respectful portrayal of Chhath Puja, highlighted by the song 'Chhathi Maiya.' A copyright issue over the song 'Aigiri Nandini' was resolved amicably after the makers acquired sync rights. The film is set to release on September 25, 2026, with a runtime of approximately 136 minutes.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, english, news18, freepressjournal, moneycontrol, moneycontrol, zeenews, moneycontrol, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 45/100 to 78/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 21 Sept, 10:19 am. Other outlets followed.