Cinema VinesComposer and vocalist Sargam Vaish has publicly accused the makers of the upcoming film The Vvaan – Force Of The Forrest of using his original track, “Aigiri Nandini,” in the film’s official trailer without his permission. The claim came to light when Vaish posted a reel on Instagram on Sunday, in which he played the 1 minute 8 second to 1 minute 30 second excerpt of the trailer that allegedly contains his music. He stated that he had not granted any clearance for the song’s use in the trailer or for promotional purposes.
Vaish’s post highlighted that the track had been in development for three years and that he had already signed a contract with a major music label for its release. He warned that the unauthorized use could jeopardise that agreement and urged the film’s production team to remove the song immediately. “No artist’s work should be used without their permission,” he wrote, adding that he would consider legal action if the matter was not resolved. He also requested that any licensing details be shared with him directly.
“The Vvaan – Force Of The Forrest” is a Balaji Motion Pictures production, presented in association with TVF and 11.11 Production. The film stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, with additional roles by Shweta Tiwari, Maniesh Paul and Anup Soni. It is written by Arunabh Kumar, directed by Deepak Mishra, and shot by Manu Anand. Producers include Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar and Niraj Kothari. The story follows a city man who returns to his ancestral village to resolve land disputes, confronting local myths surrounding a sacred forest.
The trailer, released on social media, depicts the village’s struggle between development and tradition, featuring a character played by Sunil Grover who criticises the lack of basic amenities. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on September 25. Vaish’s complaint has sparked a debate over copyright and the use of independent artists’ work in mainstream film promotions.
