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The Vvaan OTT Release: Rent on Prime Video or Wait?

The Vvaan OTT Release: Rent on Prime Video or Wait?
By AYC Editorial Desk 5 min read

The Vvaan OTT release finally happened, and it happened quietly. Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s folk thriller landed on Prime Video on November 6, just in time for the Diwali weekend. One catch, though. Your regular Prime subscription won’t cover it.

Prime Video is offering The Vvaan to buy or rent. So the question this week isn’t “where do I watch it?” It’s “should I pay extra?”

Fair question. This is a film that ended its theatre run in the plus but never became the ₹100 crore worldwide grosser Koimoi expected.

The Vvaan OTT Release: Date and Platform

Here’s where things stand as of November 13:

The film opened in theatres on September 25. That puts the theatre-to-streaming gap at exactly six weeks. Filmibeat had guessed six to eight weeks back in September, so The Vvaan OTT release came at the early end of that window.

You’ll still find older articles saying “no official date yet.” Those went up in September and October, before the film hit the app. Skip them. Curious how these gaps get decided in the first place? Our OTT release window explainer has the full picture.

Rent or Buy? What Prime Video Is Charging

Straight answer: we couldn’t find the rental price in any report we trust, as of November 10. The price is the one detail The Vvaan OTT release coverage keeps skipping.

So open the Prime Video app and check the listing before you tap anything. Look at both the rent and buy options.

Back in October, Esquire India only guessed the film might go rental-first. It told readers to check the official listing before paying. That guess turned out right.

What about watching it free with Prime? Nobody has announced a date for that. Not even a hint. If paying on top of a subscription you already pay for annoys you, that’s your sign to hold off.

Still deciding whether Prime itself earns a spot on your phone? Our Netflix vs Prime Video vs JioHotstar verdict does the maths.

What Is The Vvaan About? (Spoiler-Free)

Rishi (Sidharth Malhotra) is a city-bred atheist. He travels with his wife Mamta (Tamannaah Bhatia) to his ancestral village, Devanchal, for Chhath Puja. Near the village sits a forest that’s off-limits after sunset.

From there, the story moves between a centuries-old legend and the present day. The folklore draws on Van Devi, a protective forest deity, and the Van Devi Temple in Bihar. Expect a Hindi fantasy-thriller that mixes adventure, mystery and suspense with a bit of humour.

That “atheist walks into a goddess’s forest” setup is half the hook. You can guess where the friction comes from.

The Vvaan cast and crew

  • Sidharth Malhotra as Rishi
  • Tamannaah Bhatia as Mamta
  • Sunil Grover, Shweta Tiwari, Maniesh Paul and Annup Sonii in supporting roles
  • Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra
  • Writer: Arunabh Kumar
  • Banners: Balaji Motion Pictures, with TVF and 11.11 Production
  • Cinematography: Manu Anand

The makers first slated it for August 28, then pushed it to September 25.

How The Vvaan Did in Theatres

Numbers first. Opinions after.

  • Day 1: ₹8 crore net in India, with 26% overall occupancy (Sacnilk)
  • Opening weekend: ₹33.25 crore net in India over three days, per Sacnilk figures in The Hollywood Reporter India (September 28)
  • Opening weekend gross: ₹39.65 crore domestic, ₹43.15 crore worldwide
  • Closing, India: ₹71.5 crore net and ₹84.38 crore gross, per Koimoi’s closing report (October 29)
  • Closing, overseas and worldwide: ₹8.1 crore overseas gross, ₹92.48 crore worldwide gross
  • Reported budget: ₹65–70 crore

Koimoi rates it a “Plus” by its own parameters. Read that as a modest win against the budget, not a blockbuster. Our box office verdict guide explains how those labels work. And if net vs gross keeps tripping you up, this explainer sorts it out.

Why didn’t it go further? Koimoi expected it to go “well over the 100 crore mark” worldwide. Then Drishyam 3 arrived a week later and, in Koimoi’s words, “severely impacted its run.” Trade analyst Taran Adarsh did point to a dream run in Bihar during the opening weekend. Makes sense for a film rooted in Bihar folklore.

Critics weren’t kind. Reviews landed mixed to harsh, and one headline called it “A Godless Act of Cinematic Treason.” Ouch.

Yet Esquire India’s Diwali roundup still describes it as a “folklore-based hit.” So who’s right? The money says modest success. The critics say otherwise. That split is exactly why The Vvaan OTT release is a tricky call.

Also New on OTT the Same Weekend

The Vvaan wasn’t the only Diwali weekend drop. The same Esquire roundup lists these too:

  • Campus Drivers on Prime Video
  • I’m Game on JioHotstar
  • Possible Love on Netflix
  • Haiwaan and Meesaya Murukku 2 on SonyLIV
  • Last Man in Tower and Nooru Kodi Vaanavil on ZEE5
  • Yaga on Lionsgate Play
  • Dilwali Diwali on Netflix (November 5)
  • The Institute Season 2 on MGM+ via Prime Video (November 8)

The Vvaan on Prime Video: Paisa Vasool Ya Time Waste?

We’re judging the deal here, not handing out stars. And the deal depends on who you are.

Rent it now if:

  • You love village folklore thrillers with a supernatural edge
  • You’re a Sidharth or Tamannaah fan who skipped the theatre run
  • Sunil Grover in a supporting role is reason enough for you

Wait if:

  • The harsh reviews already put you off
  • You refuse to pay extra on top of a Prime membership
  • You don’t mind waiting for a free-with-Prime date nobody has announced yet

Our take? A film that grossed ₹92.48 crore worldwide, scraped a “Plus” and split the critics is a watchlist title for most people. Fans should rent it this weekend. Everyone else can park it and check back when Prime makes its next move.

So which camp are you in? Paying now, or holding out?

Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Vvaan releasing on OTT?
It's already out. The Vvaan has been streaming on Prime Video since Friday, November 6, 2026, about six weeks after its September 25 theatrical release.
Which OTT platform is The Vvaan streaming on?
Prime Video. It arrived there on November 6, 2026, as part of the Diwali weekend OTT releases.
Is The Vvaan free on Prime Video or rent/buy only?
As of November 10, 2026, Prime Video offers The Vvaan to buy or rent only. Nobody has announced a date for it to stream free with a regular Prime membership.
How much does it cost to rent The Vvaan on Prime Video?
No report we could verify has published the rental price. Check the rent and buy options on the Prime Video listing in the app before you pay.
Is The Vvaan a hit or a flop?
Neither label fits cleanly. Koimoi rates it a Plus: Rs 71.5 crore net in India and Rs 92.48 crore worldwide gross against a reported Rs 65-70 crore budget. Drishyam 3's release a week later hurt its run, and reviews were mixed to harsh.
What is The Vvaan about?
Rishi, a city-bred atheist, visits his ancestral village Devanchal with his wife Mamta for Chhath Puja. The story moves between a centuries-old legend and the present, around a forest that's off-limits after sunset, and draws on the forest deity Van Devi and the Van Devi Temple in Bihar.
Who is in the cast of The Vvaan?
Sidharth Malhotra plays Rishi and Tamannaah Bhatia plays Mamta, with Sunil Grover, Shweta Tiwari, Maniesh Paul and Annup Sonii. Deepak Kumar Mishra directed it from a script by Arunabh Kumar.