'Vvaan: Force of Forrest' gets CBFC clearance with zero cuts

'The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest' gets CBFC clearance with zero cuts, Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia film receives U/A 16+ certificate

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming film 'The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest' has secured clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without a single cut or modification. The certification comes ahead of the film’s theatrical release and marks a notable outcome for the folk fantasy thriller, which has generated curiosity with its forest setting, mythology-inspired premise and festive visuals.

No cuts or modifications for 'The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest'

According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, 'The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest' was awarded a U/A 16+ certificate by the CBFC on Tuesday without any cuts or modifications. The report suggested that the certification outcome was in line with the way the film has reportedly approached its themes, particularly its depiction of violence and romance. It noted that the filmmakers appear to have maintained a balance while also keeping the dialogues appropriate, leaving little reason for the examining committee to seek changes.The film’s clean certification means audiences will be able to watch the version intended by the filmmakers without any reported cuts mandated by the censor board.

'The Vvaan' runtime revealed

The CBFC certification has also confirmed the official runtime of 'The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest'. According to the report, the film has a runtime of 2 hours, 16 minutes and 25 seconds. The first half runs for approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes, while the second half has a runtime of around 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is 'The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest' about?

'The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest' has already generated interest following the release of its trailer, which features Chhath Puja celebrations and songs including “Chhathi Maiya” and “Thummak Thummak”. Billed as a folk fantasy thriller set against the backdrop of a mysterious forest, the film follows a rational, city-bred man who finds himself drawn into the secrets surrounding a sacred and forbidden forest. The film also marks the first on-screen collaboration between Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project.

'The Vvaan' features a strong supporting cast

Alongside Sidharth and Tamannaah, the film features Anup Soni, Sunil Grover, Shweta Tiwari and Maniesh Paul in key roles. The film is directed by

Deepak Kumar Mishra

, who is best known for helming the acclaimed streaming series 'Panchayat' and Arunabh Kumar.