The Vvaan: Force of the Forest Opens with Mixed Reviews and Rs 8 Crore Day 1 Collection
The Vvaan: Force of the Forest, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, is a folklore-based supernatural thriller set against the backdrop of Chhath Puja. The film follows Rishi, a rationalist who returns to his ancestral village and confronts ancient beliefs surrounding a sacred forest and the Van Devi goddess. Critics praised its unique concept and cultural roots but noted issues with pacing, forced comedy, and inconsistent storytelling. The film opened with an estimated Rs 8 crore net collection in India, marking a strong start despite mixed reviews.
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 (43/100). Lens Score 23/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, freepressjournal, english, news18, hindustantimes, mint, timesnow, indiatvnews, 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 8/100 to 75/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
indiatvnews broke this story on 25 Sept, 06:42 am. Other outlets followed.