The Vvaan – Force of the Forest starts with an intriguing mix of folklore, faith and supernatural mystery, but loses momentum with an overcrowded screenplay. Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia deliver sincere performances, though the film struggles to balance its many ideas

Hundreds of Ganesh idols will be immersed across the city after processions on Friday, marking the culmination of the festival that began on September 14