Vanvaas

About the film

Vanvaas (lit. Exile) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language family drama film directed by Anil Sharma. The film stars Nana Patekar, Utkarsh Sharma Simrat Kaur, Rajpal Yadav, Khushbu Sundar, and Ashwini Kalsekar. It is written by Anil Sharma, Amjad Ali and Sunil Sirvaiya, and produced by Zee Studios and Anil Sharma Productions.

Vanvaas was theatrically released on 20 December 2024.

Premise

Vanvaas explores the complexities of familial relationships, focusing on themes of sacrifice, emotional bonds, and the challenges of sustaining unity in modern times. The story delves into the lives of its central characters as they navigate conflicts and rediscover the importance of family values.

Production

The film was announced on 12 October 2024 coinciding with Dussehra. It is produced by Zee Studios, Anil Sharma, and Suman Sharma, marking another collaboration between Anil Sharma and Zee Studios.

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by Mithoon and Monty Sharma. The first single titled "Yaadon Ke Jharokhon Se", featuring the voices of Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal was released on 11 November 2024.

The second single titled "Bandhan" was released on 28 November 2024. The third single titled "Geeli Maachis" was released on 9 December 2024.

Marketing

Shubham Singh, visited KIIT to promote the film. At the press conference, which followed a visit to Lord Jagannath's temple in Puri.

The official teaser of the film was released on 29 October 2024. While its trailer was released on 2 December 2024.

To promote the film, Nana Patekar, Shubham Singh and Simrat Kaur performed Ganga Aarti in Varanasi.

Release

Vanvaas was theatrically released on 20 December 2024.

The digital streaming rights for the film were acquired by ZEE5. The film began streaming on the platform on 14 March 2025, coinciding with the Holi festival.

Reception

The performances of the cast (especially Patekar's) were praised by critics.

Anuj Kumar of The Hindu stated, "The seasoned performer embraces the quirks and quivers of Deepak Tyagi to generate an emotional bond with the audience." Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India rated 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Sharma revisits familiar territory with ‘Vanvaas,’ a film with a socially relevant theme and genuine intent." and also said, "Patekar delivers a deeply impactful act, bringing authenticity and emotional depth to the trauma of being abandoned by his own sons."

Tanya Garg of English Jagran mentioned, "Nana Patekar's heartfelt drama is a must watch with family" and also added, "The movie skillfully combines drama and emotion to tell a compelling story that appeals to audiences of all ages." IndiaTV called Vanvaas, "Kalyug's Ramayana, you won't be able to stop crying after watching it."

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