A Comic Book Before The Film? Vvan Breaks The Mould!
Hold up, Bolly-buffs! We’ve seen films adapted from comics for ages, but when was the last time a film’s world was so well-developed that it birthed a comic book *before* the movie even hit theatres? Well, Team Vvan: Force Of The Forest just pulled that off, and honestly, it’s a pretty genius move.
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, along with the powerhouse producer Ekta Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar, and Deepak Mishra, dropped a surprise on Saturday, May 9, at Mumbai Comic Con 2026. They unveiled The Legend Of Vvan, a comic book that dives deep into their film’s universe. And let me tell you, the crowd went absolutely wild!
Thousands of fans, yaar, showed up for the Vvan session. The energy was palpable. The session even got delayed by almost an hour, but did anyone leave? Nope! That’s the kind of dedication Sid and Tamannaah command. When they finally hit the stage, the roar was deafening. Tamannaah, of course, got the maximum hoots and claps – no surprises there, she’s a total crowd-puller.
Sidharth Malhotra's Cheeky Dig & Ekta Kapoor's 'Conspiracy Theories'
Now, you know Sidharth Malhotra loves a good laugh, and he didn't disappoint. While talking about the comic’s cover, which features him on a bike with Tamannaah riding pillion, he cracked everyone up. “Vvan as a team is super super excited. This is just a small teaser into the world of Vvan. Most of the boys are very upset that I am in front covering Tamannaah!” he quipped. Honestly, Sidharth knows his audience, pakka!
Ekta Kapoor, always one to stir the pot in the best way, added some intriguing details. She promised “a lot of Easter eggs in the film” and clarified that Vvan is “not a folklore.” This isn’t your typical myth-based story, folks. She boldly declared it will “give birth to many conspiracy theories” and is the “genesis of a whole new world.” That sounds like some serious world-building, and I’m here for it. She’s even expecting a lot of fan fiction post-release, which is a huge vote of confidence in the project's potential.
Credit where credit’s due, the comic book itself was brought to life by Alok Sharma and Saumin Patel, who were also present at the event. This whole strategy of building anticipation and giving fans a taste of the world before the main course is smart. It’s not just a film, it’s an experience.
So mark your calendars, Bolly-buffs! Vvan: Force Of The Forest is slated to hit cinemas on August 28. With this kind of innovative promotion and world-building, this film could be a full paisa vasool experience. Let’s see if this unique strategy pays off big time!
