Weeks after The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest hit theatres, Sidharth Malhotra has brought the film back into the festive conversation with an emotional Chhath Puja message that feels as rooted as the story itself. In a note steeped in memory and gratitude, the actor reflected on how the film’s immersion in folklore and faith stayed with him long after release.
Sidharth Malhotra Shares A Personal Note On Chhath Puja
Taking to Instagram on Friday, Sidharth wrote, “Some stories stay with you long after the cameras stop rolling, and Vvaan has truly been one of them. Working on a film so deeply rooted in our heartland folklore and traditions gave me a closer understanding of how powerfully faith and cultural traditions bring generations together. (sic).”
He followed that with a second thought that placed the audience response at the centre of the moment. “To see audiences across the country connect with and appreciate this authentic representation of Chhath Puja, bringing its faith and traditions to Hindi cinema for the first time, feels truly special. Wishing everyone celebrating a very Happy Chhath Puja,”
Coming after the film’s September 25, 2026 release, the message gave The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest a poignant festive echo, underlining how its Chhath Puja thread continues to shape the conversation around the film without tipping into promo-speak.
How Vvaan Built Its Cultural World
The film’s official title has been presented as The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and written by Arunabh Kumar, the fantasy thriller paired Sidharth with Tamannaah Bhatia, while Anup Soni, Sunil Grover, Shweta Tiwari and Maniesh Paul rounded out the cast. Produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Niraj Kothari and Arunabh Kumar, the story drew from folklore, sacred belief and the atmosphere of a village living under the shadow of an ominous forest.
That cultural grounding also shaped Tamannaah’s preparation for “Chhathi Maiya,” one of the film’s key songs. She said, “I have always held a deep reverence for Chhath Puja. Before we started shooting for the song, I spent time studying and understanding the significance of the ritual and how it is performed in Bihar and Patna. Honestly, I was stunned to learn the power it holds. The strong connection I felt with Chhathi Maiyya is something I cannot put in words. I found myself feeling deeply connected to her.”
Sidharth Malhotra’s Recent And Upcoming Work
For Sidharth, The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest fits into an interesting recent stretch that has seen him move between scale, action and romance. He entered 2024 with Rohit Shetty’s Prime Video series Indian Police Force, then returned to the big screen the same year with the action drama Yodha. In 2025, he shifted gears with Param Sundari, a cross cultural romance co-starring Janhvi Kapoor.
Seen together, those projects map a star testing different registers while holding on to mainstream appeal. The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, released in September 2026, now stands as the latest chapter in that arc, one that leans more decisively into folklore-led storytelling and culturally specific world-building.
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