Tamannaah Bhatia to star opposite Sidharth Malhotra in Vvan

Arunabh Kumar (watch Pitchers) and Deepak Mishra, known for their work on TVF, is reportedly directing a mythological thriller starring Sidharth Malhotra and produced by Ekta Kapoor. Vvan is the working title of the project, and its original concept and pairing have already aroused the interest of enthusiasts. The speculation about Malhotra's co-star has been heating up since the film's formal announcement. Moreover, Pinkvilla has discovered that the highly dramatic feature film has cast Tamannaah Bhatia as the leading lady.

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Vvan based on Hindu mythology

Vvan is based on a folktale with its origins in Hindu mythology, and according to people familiar with the project, Tamannaah has confirmed her role in the film. There has been a signing frenzy by Tamannaah Bhatia. Vvan, directed by Deepak Mishra (known for Humorously Yours), is her next film after Ranger, the Rakesh Maria biopic, and No Entry 2. An insider revealed that production would begin in June 2025 and that the film will premiere in theatres in 2026.

The partnership has already aroused interest among admirers of both actors, as it is the first time Bhatia and Malhotra would work together. According to the sources informing the entertainment portal, the actor has a substantial performance arc in the scripted role.

Tamannaah Bhatia's role written with strong performance scope

Another source mentioned that Tamannaah's role in the film is exceptionally well-written and offers ample opportunities for performance.

The film will mostly take place in the central Indian forests, which are actual locales. The producers have started looking for suitable locations to film in order to bring the fantastical world of Vvan to life in pre-production.

Entering the mythological realm in the heart of India is something that Tamannaah is very much looking forward to. As part of her preparation for the film, she will be working with Sidharth on her diction. Producers have already initiated pre-production to identify the wooded areas where Vvan will film. The insider spilt the beans that a forest plays a significant role in the film.

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia's busy slate

Regarding his professional life, Malhotra is presently finishing up filming Param Sundari, produced by Dinesh Vijan. After that, he'll start filming Vvan before moving on to the next project with Mahaveer Jain directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa. Along with Saif Ali Khan, he is a part of Race 4 and is now in talks to be in filmmaker Saran Sharma's next film under Karan Johar's production.

Ranger, the Rakesh Maria biography, No Entry 2, and now Vvan are all on Tamannaah's plate, and she's just added another thrilling project to her expanding portfolio.