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After the successful 4th installment of Panchayat, Director Deepak Kumar Mishra gets busy prepping Sidharth Malhotra's 'VVAN'
Ever since the makers announced Vvan, it has been buzzing all across. The makers dropped the posters and announced the cast, which left everyone talking read more
Two giants of the entertainment world, Balaji Motion Pictures—a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd—and The Viral Fever (TVF) have come together for the first time for their upcoming project, VVAN, which is set to redefine the 'cinematic landscape.' While excitement for the film has already been at its peak, an exciting update has arrived: director Deepak Kumar Mishra is currently busy with the film's preparations.
After delivering the successful Panchayat Season 4, director Deepak Kumar Mishra is now working on TVF's debut film, VVAN. With the first schedule completed in June and the second schedule starting in August, preparations for the film are in full swing. This is indeed exciting news and has further piqued anticipation for its release.
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Ever since the makers announced Vvan, it has been buzzing all across. The makers dropped the posters and announced the cast, which left everyone talking. With excitement around the film at its peak, it has quickly become one of the most anticipated upcoming releases, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead roles.
Moreover, Vvan marks TVF's first big-screen venture. The film brings together two giants—Balaji Telefilms Ltd and The Viral Fever (TVF). With these two creative powerhouses joining forces, VVAN promises to be a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience offering something truly unprecedented.
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