Sidharth Malhotra to star in folk thriller 'Vvan'

New Delhi: Actor Sidharth Malhotra is set to star in folk mythological thriller Vvan - Force of the Forrest to be directed by Deepak Mishra of web series Panchayat fame, the makers have announced.

The film hails from Ektaa R Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms Ltd and Arunabh Kumar of The Viral Fever (TVF).

Malhotra, who was last seen in action thriller film Yodha, shared the announcement on his official X page on Thursday night.

"Excited to be part of this folk thriller, with a powerhouse team, directed by @arunabhkumar and @deepakmishra18. Can't wait for you all to experience 'VVAN - Force Of The Forrest' on the big screen in 2025.

"@balajimotionpictures @tvfmotionpictures. Coming On Chhath, 2025 #TVFxBalajiMotionPictures #Vvan #ForceOfTheForrest #ComingSoon @shobha9168 @ektarkapoor @janvigill," the actor wrote in his post.

The makers also shared the title reveal teaser on social media.

Vvan is set to be released during Chhath Puja 2025.

It is the first project between the two banners after they announced a creative partnership in 2023.