Sidharth Malhotra‑Tamannaah duo’s thriller nets over ₹33 crore domestically in its opening weekend, despite mixed reviews.
The Deepak Kumar Mishra‑directed thriller opened with a modest ₹8 crore net on Friday, but Saturday’s earnings jumped to ₹11.25 crore, setting the stage for a strong Sunday. On the third day the film pulled in ₹14.35 crore, taking the three‑day domestic total to ₹33.60 crore, according to trade figures cited by the Free Press Journal. The overseas tally sits at roughly ₹3.5 crore, lifting the worldwide gross past the ₹43 crore mark.
And while critics have been split – the same outlet gave the picture a 2.5‑star rating, praising its visual flair but calling Mishra’s direction weak – the numbers suggest audiences are willing to overlook the flaws. Fans of Sidharth Malhotra, in particular, have flocked to multiplexes, treating the film as a must‑see for the star’s latest outing.
But the weekend’s performance still leaves the film far from recouping its reported ₹80 crore budget. Trade analysts say the real test will be the weekday run, especially with the mid‑week release of Drishyam The Conclusion looming. If The Vvaan can sustain a steady flow of tickets, it may inch closer to breaking even. Otherwise, the second weekend could see a steep drop.
So far, the domestic gross – ₹40.15 crore – outpaces the overseas figure, underscoring the film’s home‑grown appeal. The modest international earnings reflect a limited release strategy, typical for mid‑budget Hindi thrillers that rely on star power rather than global marketing pushes.
And the buzz isn’t limited to box‑office numbers. Social media chatter has been peppered with memes about the film’s visual spectacle and jokes about its uneven pacing. Some viewers have lauded the chemistry between Malhotra and Tamannaah, while others have echoed the reviewer’s sentiment that the story feels like a one‑time watch.
But the real story here is the gap between expectation and reality. A film budgeted at ₹80 crore that clears just over half that amount in its opening weekend forces the producers to lean on ancillary revenue – satellite rights, streaming deals, and music sales – to close the deficit.
So what’s next? The weekend’s figures will likely influence the price at which The Vvaan lands on OTT platforms. If the streaming giants sense a strong fan base, they may snap up the rights at a premium, giving the project a lifeline beyond the theatres.
In short, The Vvaan has proved resilient enough to post a respectable opening, but its future hinges on weekday footfall and the next wave of distribution deals. Keep an eye on the box‑office chart this week. The film’s trajectory could still surprise.
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