Sidharth Malhotra‑Tamannaah Bhatia starrer lands between Rs 6.5 crore and Rs 7.5 crore on Friday, with strong pull in Bihar’s mass‑market theatres.
The Vvaan, headlined by Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, clocked an opening day collection that sits squarely around the Rs 7 crore mark, according to early estimates reported by Bollywood Hungama. The range of Rs 6.5 crore to Rs 7.5 crore reflects the mixed response the film received across the country.
Bihar’s smaller‑town screens proved to be the engine room, with local celebrations around the Chatth Pooja festival pulling audiences in droves. Those mass‑market venues pushed the figure higher than the modest start seen in the morning and noon shows, which had hinted at an Rs 8 crore surge before word‑of‑mouth began to level the numbers.
In the city‑centric multiplex circuit, collections hovered near Rs 3.5 crore, accounting for roughly half of the total business. That split is lower than usual, a sign that the film’s appeal is skewed toward the more price‑sensitive regions rather than the premium screens.
The Vvaan’s budget is on the higher side for a domestic drama, meaning a single‑digit opening leaves it scrambling to hit the break‑even point. Industry chatter notes that a double‑digit debut would have put the project on firmer footing, but the current performance, while better than many pre‑release forecasts, still falls short of that benchmark.
For context, Malhotra’s previous outing, Param Sundari, opened to a similar figure. While that comparison offers a baseline, it doesn’t guarantee a smooth ride for The Vvaan, especially given the film’s larger cost base and the fact that weekend momentum appears shaky.
Analysts expect the weekend to test the film’s staying power. If the buzz from Bihar’s festive crowds can spill over into the urban centres, the movie might claw back some ground. Otherwise, the early dip in word‑of‑mouth could see the numbers taper off, leaving distributors to lean on ancillary revenue streams.
The next few days will be crucial. Trade insiders will be watching the Saturday and Sunday figures closely, while the overseas market remains a wildcard – the film’s universal themes could attract the diaspora, but the domestic numbers will set the tone for its trajectory.
In short, The Vvaan’s opening is a mixed bag: a respectable Rs 7 crore driven by regional enthusiasm, yet a stark reminder that big budgets demand bigger openings. The weekend will reveal whether the film can convert its early regional lift into a sustainable box‑office run.
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