Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming supernatural drama The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest is set to arrive in cinemas on September 25, 2026. While the film’s trailer received a mixed response, its songs, particularly Chhathi Maiya and Thummak Thummak, have generated considerable attention online.
The film has now reportedly cleared a key pre-release hurdle. At a time when the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been seeking cuts and changes in several recent releases, The Vvaan has been passed without any such alterations, according to a report by Bollywood Hungama.
The Vvaan has reportedly received a U/A 16+ certificate without cuts or modifications, according to reports published on September 22, 2026. Its reported runtime is 136 minutes and 25 seconds, although the available international ticketing listing mentions a different duration, so the runtime should be attributed carefully rather than presented as independently confirmed.
The Vvaan Gets U/A 16+ Certificate Without Cuts
According to Bollywood Hungama, as reported by Free Press Journal, The Vvaan received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC on Tuesday, September 22, without any cuts or modifications. An industry source suggested that the film’s restrained treatment of violence and romance, along with its dialogues, may have contributed to the smooth certification process.
“This is not entirely unexpected. The makers seem to have told the story they wanted to while keeping the violence and romance in check,” the source told the portal, adding that the film’s dialogues may also have been written appropriately. The certification comes amid discussions around changes and cuts sought in several recent films, making the clearance noteworthy ahead of the movie’s theatrical release.
The Vvaan Runtime: How Long Is The Film?
As per the same report, The Vvaan has a reported runtime of 136 minutes and 25 seconds, making it approximately 2 hours, 16 minutes and 25 seconds long.
The first half reportedly runs for around 1 hour and 4 minutes, while the second half is said to be approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes long. However, runtime details may vary across listings, and the final duration should be confirmed through official theatrical certification records.
Sidharth Malhotra And Tamannaah Bhatia Lead The Cast
Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, known for helming the popular series Panchayat, The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest blends fantasy, folklore, mythology, adventure and supernatural elements. The film follows a rational urban man who finds himself confronting mysterious forces after entering a forbidden forest connected to ancient beliefs.
Alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, the film features Anup Soni, Sunil Grover, Shweta Tiwari and Maniesh Paul. The project is backed by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with TVF Motion Pictures and 11:11 Productions.
The Vvaan Release Date And Box-Office Competition
The Vvaan is scheduled to release in theatres on September 25, 2026. The film was earlier expected to arrive on August 28 but was postponed, avoiding a clash with Yash and Kiara Advani’s Toxic.
While no major Bollywood release is currently scheduled to compete directly with The Vvaan, the film will face competition from the re-release of Avengers: Endgame in cinemas this Friday.