Tamannaah Bhatia teams up with Sidharth Malhotra for Ekta Kapoor's Vvan: Report

Vvan film update: Tamannah Bhatia joins the cast

In Ekta Kapoor's next mythological thriller, Vvan, which is helmed by Deepak Mishra, Tamannaah Bhatia will co-star with Sidharth Malhotra. The movie is anticipated to start production in June 2025 and be released in 2026.

A source close to the production revealed to Pinkvilla that Tamannaah has been actively expanding her filmography. In addition to Vvan, she has signed on for several other projects, including Ranger, a biopic on Rakesh Maria, and the sequel to No Entry. Her role in Vvan is described as substantial and performance-driven, marking her first foray into the mythological genre. The source added that Tamannaah’s role in the film is substantial and performance-driven.

“Tamannaah is excited to step into the world of mythology, set in the central part of India. She will be undergoing a diction training with Sidharth Malhotra for her role in the film. Vvan will be shot in real locations, and the makers have already started the pre-production to identify the forest areas. A large chunk of this film is set in a forest," the source mentioned.

Following Tamannaah's recent professional advancements, this announcement was made. She is currently concentrating on reviving her career after a period of decreased acting commitments, purportedly for personal reasons, and she has indicated interest in taking on more important roles. Her most recent endeavours include the Sampath Nandi-directed Bollywood movie Odela 2 and an untitled film she co-wrote with Ajay Devgn.

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Sidharth Malhotra is presently busy filming Param Sundari opposite Janhvi Kapoor. He’s also on board for Raaj Shaandilyaa’s upcoming venture and is reportedly in discussions for Race 4 and another yet-to-be-titled project directed by Sharan Sharma under Karan Johar’s production house.

With Vvan, both Tamannaah and Sidharth are stepping into unfamiliar creative territory. The film’s mythological backdrop, forest-based setting, and intense, character-driven narrative have already stirred excitement among fans. While an official confirmation is still awaited, the casting buzz and intriguing premise are already making headlines within industry circles.