The folklore thriller starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia has amassed 44.36 crore worldwide in three days, edging close to the actor’s top‑ten career tally.
The Vvaan, the latest folklore‑driven venture from director Deepak Kumar Mishra, posted a worldwide gross of 44.36 crore after its first three days in theatres. The figure combines a domestic haul that comfortably topped expectations and an overseas pull of roughly 3.5 crore. With that tally, the film sits a mere 4.56 crore away from cracking the top‑ten bracket of Sidharth Malhotra’s career earnings, according to Koimoi.
The opening numbers place The Vvaan as the second‑best performer for the actor in the post‑COVID era, trailing only the blockbuster Param Sundari. Its nearest rival on the personal leaderboard, the fantasy drama Thank God, has amassed a lifetime total of 48.92 crore, meaning The Vvaan could overtake it within the coming weekdays if the current momentum holds.
Industry watchers note that the film’s genre – a folklore thriller – is a rarity in the current release slate, which leans heavily toward urban rom‑coms and high‑octane action. That novelty factor appears to have resonated with audiences, especially in smaller centres where the mythic narrative struck a chord. The strong start also reflects the combined draw of its leads, Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, and the backing of TVF and Balaji Motion Pictures.
Box‑Office Outlook
The next few days are crucial. Koimoi points out that weekday holds through Thursday will determine how far the film can climb before the Gandhi Jayanti weekend, when a cluster of new releases is slated to hit screens. If The Vvaan can sustain its current per‑day average, crossing the 50 crore milestone before Friday appears realistic.
Beyond the immediate numbers, the film’s performance could reshape the market dynamics for folklore‑themed projects. A breach of the half‑billion‑rupee mark would cement its place in Malhotra’s personal bests and signal to producers that there’s a viable appetite for culturally rooted thrillers.
Meanwhile, the overseas market, though modest compared to domestic earnings, showed a steady uptick. The 3.5 crore from foreign territories suggests that the film’s appeal isn’t confined to Indian audiences alone, a factor that could boost its eventual worldwide total.
As the weekend approaches, trade analysts will be watching ticket‑sale trends in multiplexes and single‑screen halls alike. The Vvaan’s ability to retain its audience amid competing releases will be the litmus test for its staying power.
If the film does manage to eclipse Thank God, Ittefaq and Baar Baar Dekho in quick succession, it could rewrite the post‑COVID box‑office narrative for Sidharth Malhotra, positioning him as a bankable lead for genre‑bending cinema.
The coming Friday will reveal whether the film can ride the wave into the coveted 50‑crore club or whether the Gandhi Jayanti slate will divert audience attention. Either way, The Vvaan’s early trajectory has already sparked conversations about the evolving tastes of Indian moviegoers.
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