Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest showed a significant jump in audience turnout on its second day at the box office. After opening with ₹8 crore net in India on Friday, the fantasy thriller recorded around ₹11 crore on Saturday, taking its two-day India net collection to approximately ₹19 crore, according to early Sacnilk estimates. The film, which received mixed reviews from critics, has seen improved occupancy on Saturday, particularly during evening and night shows. Key Highlights The Vvaan earned around ₹11 crore net in India on Saturday, according to early estimates. The film’s India net collection reached approximately ₹19 crore after two days. Saturday occupancy stood at around 38.54%, with the highest turnout during night shows. The film stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh reportedly noted stronger acceptance in Tier-2 and Tier-3 centres. The Vvaan Shows Growth on Day 2 The Vvaan opened in theatres on September 25 with an India net collection of ₹8 crore, according to Sacnilk. The film recorded 6,746 shows on its opening day and registered around 28.25% overall occupancy. On Saturday, the film witnessed a substantial increase in footfall. Sacnilk's figures cited by Hindustan Times put the Day 2 collection at around ₹11 crore, taking the India net total to ₹19 crore. The Saturday occupancy also showed a steady rise through the day. According to reported Sacnilk data, overall occupancy stood at 38.54%, rising from 16.54% in the morning to 38.38% in the afternoon and 38.92% in the evening. Night shows recorded the highest occupancy at 54.92%. The Vvaan Review: Mixed Response From Critics The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest has received mixed responses since its theatrical release. The film combines folklore, fantasy, mystery and supernatural elements and is set against the backdrop of an ancestral village in Bihar. Despite the mixed critical response, the film has shown stronger footfall on its second day. The improved numbers indicate that audience interest has increased after the opening day, although box-office figures remain subject to updates as final estimates are reported. What Lies Ahead for The Vvaan? The Sunday performance will be important for the film's opening weekend. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh has reportedly observed better acceptance for The Vvaan in Tier-2 and Tier-3 centres, while urban centres also showed improved occupancy on Saturday. The reported trend could help the film build momentum over the remainder of the weekend. Earlier estimates and trade expectations had placed the opening weekend in the low ₹30-crore range, although actual Sunday collections will determine the final weekend total. The Vvaan Box Office Collection So Far After two days, The Vvaan has reportedly collected around ₹19 crore net in India. Its India gross collection has reached roughly ₹22.60 crore, while overseas earnings stood at around ₹2.25 crore, taking the worldwide gross to approximately ₹24.85 crore based on reported early figures. The film is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar and features Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil Grover, Shweta Tiwari, Anup Soni and Maniesh Paul in key roles.
