So, I went to the theater to watch the movie The Vvaan starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah, but the Endgame encore completely overshadowed it; once inside, I discovered the entire theater was empty. Still, let’s talk about my experience watching the film. The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes and is rated UA 16+. Look, I didn’t have high hopes for this film based on the teaser and trailer alone. However, since makers like TVF—some of my favorite creators—were involved in the production, I felt it was worth giving the movie a chance.
The basic premise of the film revolves around a guy raised in the city who prioritizes logic over superstition and dismisses village folklore, beliefs, and warnings. Trouble begins when he ventures into a forest he was explicitly told to avoid. But hey, this is cinema; if the hero actually listened to warnings, how would we ever reach the interval or the climax? That’s where the whole saga of folklore, faith, and supernatural powers kicks in. Up until the interval, the story holds up reasonably well, though for some reason, everyone seems to be trying a bit too hard. See, putting in effort is important, but it’s most convincing when it feels natural. Here, the effort feels forced—especially regarding the dialogue and comedy.
I mean, you cast Maniesh Paul, sure, but did you have to give him jokes that look like forwarded WhatsApp messages? They could have written something fresh—though, apparently, some people might actually like those jokes. I mean, the people who don’t spend much time on social media. Now, regarding the background setup—especially the Goddess temple set created within the forest—it feels very artificial. I mean, they could have done a better job there. The VFX, however, is decent; the Nandi, the lion, and those Dementor-like creatures (reminiscent of Harry Potter) were fine.
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I won’t find fault with that, but the cardboard-style sets—the gates, the rocks, the mountains—just don’t feel natural. As for the acting, Sidharth Malhotra actually reminded me of SRK in many places; I couldn’t quite figure out why. There was nothing new about his role, and I felt the same way about Tamannaah’s performance. However, Sunil Grover’s character took me by surprise; there is a twist involving him that you might appreciate. Honestly, without that twist before the climax, the entire movie would have felt flat. The songs are okay, too. The background music and overall production design give off a bit of a TV serial vibe.
So, looking at it closely—and considering the entertainment factor—this movie will likely appeal to fans of TV serials. Overall, I’d rate this movie as below average—two out of five stars. I’ll discuss the details further on DDC, so do join me there. There is no vulgarity or obscenity in the film, so it is safe to watch with your family. If you’ve seen it, let me know what you thought in the comments. See you in the next post. Bye.
