The vocalist says 25 seconds of his track appear in the trailer, threatens legal steps, while producers remain silent ahead of the September 25 release.
The Vvaan trailer has ignited a fresh row. Vocalist Sargam Vaish says a 25‑second slice of his Aigiri Nandini appears in it without his okay.
In an Instagram video, Vaish points to the exact segment. He says the chant comes straight from his 2024 recording, dated March 9. "I have not given permission for my music to be used in the trailer or for its promotion," he writes.
He asks the makers to pull the piece from both the teaser and the film. Vaish warns that the unauthorised use could clash with a contract he holds with a major label. "If there is any valid permission or licence for its use, I would appreciate being provided the details," he adds, urging fans to share his post.
The Free Press Journal notes that, as of Thursday night, the film’s producers have stayed quiet. The Vvaan, directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia. It is set to hit theatres on September 25, 2026, after hopping from a May slot to August and finally to autumn.
The timing is delicate. Marketing is in full swing. A legal cloud could force a last‑minute edit of the trailer. Industry insiders say swapping the background score is possible but may scramble the ad calendar.
Fans have taken to Twitter. They defend the leads. They also question how a big‑budget film missed a clearance step for a devotional track tied to the Van Devi Temple lore.
Copyright law protects both composition and sound recording. Even a short excerpt can trigger infringement claims. One legal commentator says the on‑recording owner can seek damages and the court may order removal.
If Vaish sends a formal notice, the producers — Ektaa Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Niraj Kothari and Arunabh Kumar, will have to decide: negotiate a retroactive licence or edit the trailer entirely. Either move will likely be announced in the coming days, as the September window looms.
For now, the dispute adds another layer of intrigue to a film already buzzing for its myth‑based story and star power. Whether the trailer stays, gets re‑edited, or disappears will be clear soon. The next statement from the Vvaan team will be watched closely.
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