Vanvaas movie is a 2024 Bollywood Hindi family drama film, directer is Anil Sharma. Nana Patekar performs the main role with a big supporting cast, mainly Rajpal Yadav, Simrat Kaur, Khushbu Sundar, and Ashwini Kalsekar.
Vanvaas is a cinematic creation produced by Zee Studios and Anil Sharma Productions, with its powerful story penned by Anil Sharma, Amjad Ali, and Sunil Sirvaiya.
Cast and Crew
- Director: Anil Sharma
- Writer: Anil Sharma, Amjad Ali, Sunil Sirvaiya
- Producer: Anil Sharma, Suman Sharma
- Star Cast: Nana Patekar, Utkarsh Sharma, Simrat Kaur
- Cinematography: Kabir Lal
- Editor: Sanjay Sankla
- Music Director: Mithoon, Monty Sharma
- Production companies: Zee Studios, Anil Sharma Productions
- Genres: Action, Drama
- Distributor: Zee Studios
- Release date: 20 December 2024
- Running time: 159 minutes
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
Vanvaas movie 2024 Trailer
Star Cast
- Nana Patekar as Deepak Tyagi or Babuji, Veeru’s uncle
- Utkarsh Sharma as Veerendra alias Veeru Bhaiya, Deepak’s nephew
- Simrat Kaur as Meena
- Rajpal Yadav as Pappu
- Khushbu Sunder as Vimla
- Manish Wadhwa as Madhav
- Rajesh Sharma as Gautam Gupta
- Veerendra Saxena
- Ashwini Kalsekar as Rampatiya Mausi, Meena’s aunt
- Mushtaq Khan as Inspector Lal Singh
- Hemant Kher as Somu
- Bhakti Rathod as Manjari, Somu’s wife
- Kettan Singh as Bablu
- Snehiil Dixit Mehraa as Anchal, Bablu’s wife
- Paritosh Tripathi as Chutka
- Shruti Marathe as Pooja, Chutka’s wife
- Rajiv Gupta as Param Negi
- Prashant Bajaj as Pushkar Kapoor
Story of the film
On his birthday in Varanasi, an old man suffering from dementia is left alone by his sons. When he meets a small-time criminal, he has a dramatic impact on both the criminal’s life and the lives of others around them.
Director Anil Sharma, who started his career in the early 1980s with films like “Shradhanjali” and “Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ke,” which addressed societal concerns of the day, is making a comeback to social dramas with “Vanvaas.” With “Vanvaas,” a film with a socially important premise and sincere aim, Sharma returns to the genre after a protracted break. But its too dramatic tone and 160-minute duration weaken what could have been a compelling story.
With themes of parental desertion, dementia, and redemption via a ruffian with a golden heart, the narrative feels like it belongs in the 1980s but lacks the originality to make it stand out. Even if “Vanvaas” is still worth seeing, it might have been a more interesting film with better editing.
The narrative centers on Nana Patekar’s character, Deepak Tyagi, a retired father who has a tranquil life with his three kids and their spouses. He suffers from early-onset dementia and frequently thinks back on his late wife, Vimala Tyagi (Khushboo), whom he adored. But his family finds his idealistic outlook and frequent revisions annoying. They decide to celebrate his birthday in Varanasi and leave him at an assisted living facility because they are fed up with his actions. The family chooses to drop him off in one of the ghats after being asked for identification documents at the house. Deepak, who has no recollection of his homeland or family, starts a desperate hunt for his boys, whom he recalls as kids, because he thinks they are gone. He meets Veeru (Utkarsh Sharma), a small-time robber, along the road, and their odd relationship alters Veeru and everyone around him in significant ways.
Nana Patekar’s powerful performance is a major factor in this social drama’s captivating appeal. Patekar’s portrayal of a retired man suffering from dementia is a powerful performance that adds realism and nuance to the agony of having been abandoned by his own sons. He completely inhabits the role, is in practically every scene, and commands the majority of the screen. Although his erratic Banarasi dialect undermines the believability, Utkarsh Sharma’s portrayal of Veeru is genuine and gets better with every movie. Rajpal Yadav and Ashwini Kalsekar give strong support and perform their roles well, while Simratt Kaur plays Meena in a limited supporting role that is limited.
Despite addressing a significant topic, “Vanvaas” mostly uses a didactic tone to convey its point. BR Ambedkar and Karl Marx are frequently mentioned in Nana Patekar’s conversations; however, they often meander into too moralistic territory that may get boring. Melodramatic and overstretched, the movie features mediocre tunes that do not make an impression. But Kabir Lal’s cinematography brilliantly conveys Varanasi’s spirit. A narrative gap results from the sons’ decision to forsake their father, which is not sufficiently explored. The character’s helplessness evokes empathy and makes you feel sad.
“It does not provide the same emotional release as movies like Bagban.” Although director Anil Sharma has good intentions, the film’s execution falls short of expectations and lacks the incisiveness necessary to make an impact.
Production
The movie was revealed on October 12, 2024, which was Dussehra. Another joint venture between Anil Sharma and Zee Studios, it is produced by Zee Studios, Anil Sharma, and Suman Sharma.
Music/Songs
Mithoon and Monty Sharma wrote the movie’s soundtrack. On November 11, 2024, the first single, “Yaadon Ke Jharokhon Se,” which featured Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal’s vocals, was released. “Bandhan” was the second single, and it was released on November 28, 2024. “Geeli Maachis” was the third single, and it was released on December 9, 2024.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer |
| 1 | “Yaadon Ke Jharokhon Se” | Sayeed Quadri | Mithoon | Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Mithoon |
| 2 | “Bandhan” | Sayeed Quadri | Mithoon | Vishal Mishra, Palak Muchhal, Mithoon |
| 3 | “Geeli Maachis” | Sayeed Quadri | Mithoon | Madhubanti Bagchi, Shadab Faridi, Mithoon |
| 4 | “Chabilli Ke Naina” | Sunil Sirvaiya | Monty Sharma | Nana Patekar, Shaan, Monty Sharma, Gaurav Chati, Sanchari Sengupta |
| 5 | “Ram Dhun” | Sayeed Quadri | Mithoon | Sonu Nigam, Sukhwinder Singh, Vijay Prakash, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Mohd. Danish, Mithoon |
Marketing
To promote the movie, Shubham Singh went to KIIT after visiting the shrine of Lord Jagannath in Puri during the news conference.
On October 29, 2024, the official teaser for the movie was made public. However, the trailer was shown on December 2, 2024.
Simrat Kaur, Shubham Singh, and Nana Patekar conducted a Ganga Aarti in Varanasi to promote the movie.
Release
Theatrical
Vanvaas debuted in theaters on December 20, 2024.
Home media
ZEE5 purchased the movie’s internet streaming rights. During the Holi festival on March 14, 2025, the movie went live on the platform.
Review
Critics complimented the cast’s performances, particularly Patekar’s.
The seasoned performer embraces the quirks and quivers of Deepak Tyagi to generate an emotional bond with the audience, Anuj Kumar of The Hindu observed.
Sharma returns to familiar ground with “Vanvaas,” a film with a socially important premise and sincere aim, according to Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India, who gave it a rating of 2.5 out of 5. and said, “Patekar does a really moving work, giving the anguish of being abandoned by his own sons realism and emotional depth.
English Jagran’s Tanya Garg stated that “Nana Patekar’s heartfelt drama is a must-watch with family” and that the film expertly blends drama and passion to create an engaging narrative that appeals to viewers of all ages.
According to IndiaTV’s Vanvaas, you would not be able to stop sobbing after viewing Kalyug’s Ramayana.
Vanvaas, according to Punjab Kesari, is a full-fledged family entertainment film with a somber theme interspersed with romance and laughter.
According to the Navoday Times, Nana Patekar had a fantastic performance in the movie, and his delivery of the lines is particularly remarkable.
You may watch this movie with your family; it will strengthen your bonds with them, Amit Bhatia of ABPLive remarked.
Nana Patekar’s “Vanvaas” is a heartfelt picture, according to Pratik Shekhar of News18, who gave it a rating of 3.5 out of 5.
The Indian Express’s Shalini Langer rated the Nana Patekar film a boring effort, giving it 1.5 stars out of 5.
VANVAAS delivers a heartfelt narrative that resonates deeply, stated Bollywood Hungama News Network, which rated the film three stars out of five. It has the potential to become this generation’s BAGHBAN because of its moving subject matter and intense finale. Limited pre-release excitement, low awareness, and fierce competition from PUSHPA 2 and other new movies might all restrict its potential at the box office.
Box Office Collection
- India: 4.16 cr
- India Gross: 4.94 cr
- Worldwide: 4.94 cr
- Overseas: 0 cr
- Verdict: Disaster
References
- Wikipedia contributors. (2025, September 6). Vanvaas. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanvaas
- Vanvaas (2024) ⭐ 6.6 | Action, Drama. (2024, December 20). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29120307/
- Srivastava, A. (2024, December 20). Vanvaas Movie Review: Nana Patekar shines in an overstretched drama that struggles to deliver. The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/vanvaas/movie-review/116505556.cms
