Archive · 28 Sep 2026
The Vvaan Posts Strong Weekend Despite Mixed Reviews
The Vvaan is an action-adventure fantasy movie starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia.
It was directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra.
The movie earned a strong amount of money during its first three days in Indian cinemas.
Reports disagree slightly about the exact total and Sunday earnings.
One report says it made ₹33.25 crore net in India, while another says ₹33.60 crore.
Sunday was its best day, after it earned ₹11.25 crore on Saturday.
Critics and audiences gave the film mixed reactions, with one review calling it a one-time watch.
Even so, the opening weekend became one of Sidharth Malhotra’s best and his biggest in 11 years.
The Vvaan earned ₹33.25 crore net in India over its first three days, according to one report.
Another report put the film’s day-three collection at ₹14.35 crore, taking its domestic net total to ₹33.60 crore.
The film’s reported domestic gross stood between ₹39.65 crore and ₹40.15 crore, while worldwide gross reached ₹43.15 crore or ₹43.65 crore.
Sunday collections rose from ₹11.25 crore on Saturday, with reports citing either ₹14 crore or ₹14.35 crore on day three.
Sidharth Malhotra recorded his third-highest opening weekend and biggest in 11 years, despite mixed or negative reviews.
- Who
- The Vvaan stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia and is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra.
- What
- The film recorded a strong three-day opening weekend, with reported Indian net collections of ₹33.25 crore or ₹33.60 crore.
- When
- During its first three days, ending on Sunday.
- Where
- In Indian cinemas and at the worldwide box office.
- Why
- The film’s weekend performance was notable because collections increased each day despite mixed or negative critical reactions.
Critical Reception
Box-Office Performance
Reviews versus earnings
Critical Reception
Critics and audiences gave The Vvaan mixed reactions, while one review rated it 2.5 stars and described it as a strictly one-time watch because of weak direction.
Box-Office Performance
The film’s collections increased from ₹8 crore on opening day to ₹11.25 crore on Saturday and about ₹14 crore on Sunday, producing a strong opening weekend.
Sidharth Malhotra’s appeal
Critical Reception
The film’s critical reception raised questions about its overall quality and Sidharth Malhotra’s box-office appeal.
Box-Office Performance
Despite those concerns, the weekend became Sidharth Malhotra’s third-highest opening weekend and his biggest in 11 years.
- Film
- The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest
- Director
- Deepak Kumar Mishra
- Stars
- Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia
- India net collection
- ₹33.25 crore or ₹33.60 crore, according to different reports
- India gross collection
- ₹39.65 crore or ₹40.15 crore, according to different reports
- Worldwide gross collection
- ₹43.15 crore or ₹43.65 crore, according to different reports
- Reported budget
- ₹80 crore, although the makers have not officially announced it
- Sunday collection
- ₹14 crore from 7,135 screens or ₹14.35 crore, according to different reports
