# The Vvaan gets mixed reviews, early social media praise and critical pans

2026-09-25T08:02:16+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia's fantasy thriller 'The Vvaan: Force of the Forest' opened in theatres to sharply divided reactions. India TV News gave a negative review, saying the film "stumbles under too many ideas" and loses direction despite an appealing premise of folklore, gods and a sacred forest. The review noted that handling so many ideas at once weighs heavily on the story. Times of India reported mostly positive early reactions on X, with some users praising the blend of Indian folklore with mainstream entertainment and calling the film "explosive" and "unpredictable." However, other reactions on the platform called the first half a "mixed bag" and criticised forced comedy, songs and brand placements. 123telugu.com panned the film with a rating of 1.75 out of 5, calling it a "lifeless mystery thriller" with a weak premise, inconsistent screenplay, poor VFX and a badly executed devotional angle. The review concluded that the film can be skipped.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The coverage splits into a social media cheer section and two critical formal reviews. Times of India led with positive X reactions, highlighting audience enthusiasm for folklore and visuals, while downplaying the mixed and critical tweets it also reported. India TV News and 123telugu.com both panned the execution, with the latter calling the story itself unworthy of a green light. The gap suggests the film may have initial curiosity but fails to satisfy sustained critical scrutiny. Box office collections in the opening weekend will show which view the broader audience endorses.

## Coverage

- indiatvnews.com (neutral report) <https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/movie-review/the-vvan-forest-of-the-fire-movie-review-rating-sidharth-malhotra-tamannaah-bhatia-1375>
  Leads with the film's flaws and loss of direction
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sensationalist) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-vvaan-force-of-the-forrest-x-review-sidharth-malhotra-tamannaah-bhatias-film-gets-praise-for-folklore-visuals-viewers-call-it-explosive-and-unpredictable/articleshow/134477224.cms>
  Foregrounds positive X reactions and hype, buries criticism
- 123telugu.com (neutral report) <https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/the-vvaan-hindi-movie-review-and-rating.html>
  Harsh negative review, details every flaw

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