Vvan: Force of the Forest Makers Plan a 10-Day Shoot to Amp Up the Film’s Final Act

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s fantasy folklore thriller Vvan: Force of the Forest is heading back to the floors for a short additional schedule. The makers have planned a 10-day shoot to expand and sharpen key portions of the film, with particular attention on the climax and other scenes linked to the final payoff.

The decision comes after the team reviewed the film’s final cut and felt some portions could carry greater scale and dramatic weight. Rather than treating the extra shoot as a correction, the makers are looking at it as an opportunity to enrich the theatrical experience of a film built around mythology, mystery and forest lore.

Why Vvan is getting an additional shoot

A source close to the production said the team believes the film has the foundation for a bigger final act. “The team simply felt there was scope to make few scenes bigger and more dramatic. When you're building a world as unique as 'Vvan', every detail matters,” the source said.

Additional shoots are common in large-scale Hindi films, especially when the story depends heavily on atmosphere, world-building and visual impact. In a folklore thriller, the climax often decides how convincingly the film’s mythology lands with the audience. A stronger final stretch can help connect the emotional, supernatural and suspense elements more effectively.

For Vvan: Force of the Forest, the extra schedule appears focused on making certain moments more immersive rather than changing the core story. The makers are said to be satisfied with the film’s progress and want to use the additional time to make the cinematic world feel more complete on the big screen.

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia lead a mythology-driven thriller

The film brings together Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in a genre space that Hindi cinema has been exploring with renewed interest. Stories rooted in folklore, local legends and supernatural mystery have found wider acceptance, particularly when they combine scale with recognisable cultural ideas.

Vvan: Force of the Forest is being helmed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar. The film’s premise blends mythology, mystery and forest lore, giving the makers room to create a world that is distinct from a conventional urban thriller. The title itself suggests a story where nature, belief and danger are central to the narrative.

While the makers have not revealed detailed plot points, the film is being positioned as a theatrical experience. That makes the decision to revisit the climax significant. In such films, the final act usually carries the burden of spectacle, revelation and emotional closure. If those beats feel underpowered, the impact of the entire film can suffer.

The source added that the team is happy with what has been achieved so far. “The makers are extremely happy with the film. These additions will give audiences an even richer payoff in the final act,” the source said.

What the 10-day schedule could mean for the film

A 10-day shoot is not unusually long, but it can be important if carefully planned. Such schedules often focus on action extensions, reaction shots, atmospheric inserts, visual continuity, dramatic build-up or improved transitions between major scenes. For a fantasy thriller, even small additions can help strengthen mood and scale.

The makers have specifically identified the climax as a key area of attention. That suggests they are aiming to make the film’s closing stretch more satisfying for audiences watching it in theatres. In a genre driven by mystery, the ending must not only reveal answers but also justify the world and stakes created earlier.

The film’s forest setting also gives the team an opportunity to build visual texture. Forest-based folklore stories depend on sound, light, geography and tension. If used well, these elements can make the location feel like an active force in the narrative rather than just a backdrop.

For Sidharth Malhotra, Vvan adds another genre turn after action, drama and romantic films. Tamannaah Bhatia, who has moved across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu cinema, brings strong familiarity with larger-than-life storytelling. Their pairing is expected to be one of the film’s talking points as the campaign builds closer to release.

Release plan and audience expectations

Vvan: Force of the Forest is expected to release in theatres on August 28. With the additional shoot now planned, the post-production team will likely have to integrate the new material into the final version before release. The film’s genre also means visual effects, sound design and background score will be crucial to its impact.

The move reflects a wider trend in mainstream Indian cinema, where makers are spending more time refining final cuts before locking theatrical releases. Audiences have become more demanding about spectacle, pacing and payoff, especially for films that promise a new world or mythological scale.

For now, the makers are not positioning the extra shoot as a delay or damage-control step. The emphasis is on enhancement. If the added material strengthens the climax as intended, Vvan: Force of the Forest could benefit from sharper word-of-mouth after its theatrical release.

The next major update will likely come from the film’s official promotional campaign, including teaser, trailer and music announcements. Until then, the 10-day schedule signals that the team wants the film’s fantasy folklore world to reach theatres in a more polished and dramatic form.