Thumbs up, by Priyanka Gupta, DNA : ...Technically, The Vvaan is on solid ground. The cinematography creates an eerie atmosphere around the forest, while the background score complements the mystery and supernatural portions. The screenplay keeps the narrative moving. The music is also good & already getting lots of love. The editing could have been a little better in some places; that would have made the movie crisper.... full review

Thumbs up, by Simran Singh, DNA : ...The Vvaan is an enjoyable ride, with a few hiccups. It is made with a vision of bringing the stories of the heartland with a twist, which makes it a worthy big-screen experience.... full review

Thumbs up, by Trisha Gaur, koimoi : ...Tanishk Bagchi, Vishal Mishra, Sandeep Shirodkar, Amit Trivedi, and Sam CD do a brilliant job with the music! The devotional pieces land so brilliantly in the background! Be it Aigiri Nandini, or Shiva Tandav Strota. Even the musical score around the Shiva Strota, with a bull coming to save the hero as he seeks help from Lord Nandi, lands beautifully, since it gets elevated with the background score!... full review

Thumbs up, MiD DAY : ...A visually ambitious, entertaining folklore fantasy with an intriguing Indian soul.... full review

So-So, by Aakash Kumar, Filmi Beat : ...The Vvaan has several elements that could have made it an exciting theatrical experience. Mystery, faith, folklore, supernatural elements, and a grand visual setting are all present. The traditional Chhath Puja portions are shot beautifully, and the music fits the festive atmosphere well.... full review

So-So, by Murtuza Iqbal, Free Press Journal : ...Overall, The Vvaan had the potential to be a fantastic film. The story of the movie is very interesting, and visually it is stunning, but Deepak Kumar Mishra's weak direction makes it a strictly one-time watch film. If you are a Sidharth Malhotra fan, then it is a must-watch for you!... full review

So-So, by Rishabh Suri, Hindustan Times : ...Overall, there was genuine potential in making a fantasy horror around a Goddess and the Chhath Puja. It could have given The Vvaan an identity of its own, rooted in a mythology that feels distinctly Indian. Instead, the film gets distracted by everything around its central idea. By the end, the Goddess, the folklore, and everything seem to be fighting for space with the comedy and songs. For a film that had such an interesting divine premise, The Vvaan eventually does surprisingly little with it.... full review

So-So, Movie Talkies : ...Overall, it's a pretty average watch with a mediocre presentation, but the spiritual touch in the final act surprisingly works and gives the film some much-needed life.... full review

So-So, by CHIRAG SEHGAL, News18.com : ...The dialogue writing is another strong aspect of The Vvaan. Several lines are smartly crafted and land effectively, particularly during the lighter and more conversational moments. The writing manages to bring out the humour without completely taking away from the film’s central narrative. Some exchanges between the characters feel natural and add personality to the scenes, while a few dialogues manage to elevate otherwise ordinary sequences.... full review

So-So, by Netra Brid, Pinkvilla : ...‘The Vvaan – Force of the Forest’ has the foundation of an intriguing fantasy thriller: an ancient forest, a local legend, questions of faith, a conflict between development and nature, and a protagonist forced to confront the supernatural. The film repeatedly hints at a richer story about belief, greed, tradition and the consequences of disturbing nature.... full review

So-So, by Archika Khurana, Times of India : ...The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest has the ingredients of a more layered fantasy thriller but never brings them together consistently. Its atmosphere, visual ambition and intriguing premise work in its favour, while rushed character development and an increasingly conventional supernatural conflict limit its impact. What could have been a nuanced tale about faith, greed, development and the consequences of disturbing nature instead becomes a moderately engaging supernatural adventure that only partially fulfils the potential of its premise.... full review

Thumbs down, by Devesh Sharma, Filmfare : ...Kantara never deviated from its roots and that became its selling point. Likewise, The Vvaan might have worked better as a modest folk mystery rooted in Bihar's traditions and village life. Instead, it borrows every familiar trick from the mass-entertainer handbook without developing an identity of its own. For a filmmaker who made ordinary village life so engaging in Panchayat, this journey into the supernatural is a disappointing detour.... full review

Thumbs down, by Manmath Sahu, fullhyd.com : ...All this hurts even more when you get to know that the director is Deepak Kumar Mishra. Mishra is young, and you can't call him a prolific cinematic personality yet. However, his body of work, including the Panchayat series and many TVF series, is widely acclaimed for its grounded nature and for being thoroughly entertaining. He is also a fine actor.... full review

Thumbs down, by Anisha Rao, india today : ...The screenplay piles on one idea after another. Deepak (Sunil Grover), a powerful local figure, wants a road built through the area in the name of development. Rishi initially supports him, while his elder brother (Anup Soni) and other villagers fear that disturbing the forest could unleash whatever has been trapped there. It is a potentially interesting collision between modern development and inherited belief, but the film never gives it enough room to breathe.... full review

Thumbs down, by Jaya Dwivedie, India TV : ...The idea behind The Vvaan: Force of the Forest is certainly interesting. Indian folklore, Van Devi, Chhath Puja and a mysterious forest could have formed the foundation of a distinctive fantasy film. The film also has some good visuals and visible effort from its cast. But between a good idea and a good film, the most important element is a strong story. This is where The Vvaan falters the most. A scattered screenplay, inconsistent tone, limited character development, weak comedy and a climax that fails to leave the desired impact overshadow the film's better elements.... full review

Thumbs down, by Shubhra Gupta, indian express : ...The Vvaan never recovers from this early blow. Nor did I, as the film kept drawing me deeper into an off-colour, off-putting mix of so-called fantasy and folklore, of the kind that involves dark forests and their resident guardian devis, and evil spirits which devour those who dare walk into their domain after dark.... full review

Thumbs down, by Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV : ...The film whimsically sways from one end to the other leaving yawning gaps in the process of transitioning.... full review

Thumbs down, by Sukanya Verma, Rediff : ...The Vvaan weaves an old-fashioned yarn of spiritual beliefs against a theme of folklore horror that detours into an action-packed, bombastic Telugu supernatural territory concluding in a part harmless, part tedious watch,... full review

Thumbs down, by Nandini Ramnath, Scroll.in : ...The wider significance of a forest spirit as a guardian of a fragile ecology is too much for this movie to handle. The scares and visual effects are imported from the Bhool Bhulaiyaa variety of films; the cut-price mythology is inspired by Kantara. A techno version of the eulogy Mahishasura Mardini is plastered over scenes, but the prayers go unanswered.... full review

Thumbs down, by Anuj Kumar, The Hindu : ...What happens when the custodians of ecological preservation form a corrupt alliance with political forces in the name of progress? Arunabh Kumar and Ekta Kapoor combine to present the dialectic between ecological conservation and modernisation,... full review