The supernatural thriller surged each day of its debut, pulling in 31.94 crore net and edging past the actor’s previous solo record.
The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest stepped into theatres on Friday and kept climbing, closing its debut weekend with a net tally of 31.94 crore. That figure not only eclipses Sidharth Malhotra’s previous solo high of 28.48 crore for Param Sundari, it also pushes the thriller into the third‑biggest opening of his career, trailing only Brothers and Ek Villain.
Day‑by‑day the numbers told a clear story. Friday’s gate‑grab was around eight crore, a modest start that grew to roughly ten and a half crore on Saturday. Sunday delivered the biggest single‑day haul – just under twelve crore – accounting for a little over forty percent of the three‑day total. The upward trajectory is a rarity – most releases peak on the first day and then taper.
Bollywood Hungama reported the weekend surge and highlighted the significance for the star. “The Vvaan has now given Sidharth his first opening weekend above the 30‑crore mark as a principal solo lead,” the outlet noted, adding that the film’s performance places it ahead of Student Of The Year’s 30‑crore debut.
Tamannaah Bhatia’s presence on screen has been credited for widening the movie’s appeal, especially among urban audiences who favor supernatural thrillers. The pairing of the two leads, combined with slick visual effects and a forest‑laden setting, seems to have resonated with weekend‑goers looking for something beyond the usual rom‑com fare.
Industry watchers will be watching Monday’s numbers closely. A strong weekday run could cement The Vvaan as a summer‑season staple, while a sharp drop might relegate it to a brief flash in the pan. The film’s distributor has hinted at a push for more screens in tier‑2 cities, hoping to sustain the buzz generated by word‑of‑mouth on social platforms.
The box‑office climb also reshapes Malhotra’s personal leaderboard. His two biggest openings, Brothers (52.08 crore) and Ek Villain (50.70 crore), were ensemble projects. The Vvaan now sits as his third‑best, and the first solo effort to breach the 30‑crore barrier. That milestone could influence his upcoming project choices, with producers likely to bet on his solo drawing power.
Beyond the numbers, the film’s success points to a broader trend: audiences are gravitating toward genre‑bending narratives that blend horror, folklore, and high‑octane action. If The Vvaan can maintain its momentum, it may encourage studios to green‑light more mid‑budget thrillers with strong visual concepts.
For now, the weekend’s earnings provide a solid platform. The next few days will reveal whether the film can translate its initial hype into a lasting box‑office run, or if it will bow out once the weekday crowd settles in.
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