Vanvaas: Utkarsh Sharma And Nana Patekar's Movie To Release On TV Before Its OTT Premiere

Vanvaas, a family drama helmed by Gadar 2 director Anil Sharma and starring Utkarsh Sharma, Nana Patekar, and Simrat Kaur, explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the importance of emotional connections over blood ties. It offers a harsh reality check about the complexities of human relationships. Released in December last year, Vanvaas received a mixed response and didn’t perform as expected at the box office. Before its OTT debut, the makers are set to premiere it on TV, eagerly awaited by those who missed it on the big screen.

Vanvaas World TV Premiere

The first worldwide television premiere of Vanvaas will air on Zee Cinema before its highly anticipated OTT debut. The announcement came as a surprise from the makers, who shared a promo video on their Instagram handle. 

Excited about the movie's TV premiere, director Anil Sharma said, "I wanted to make a film that resonates with all age groups, speaks to all generations, and brings families together. Vanvaas is about love, values, and the emotional bonds that define us. In today’s world, a 70-80 year-old man feels like a vanvaasi at his home, with nobody to talk to. Many elders feel like outsiders in their own homes, a reality we often overlook. There is a saying, Pita ka karm hai bachcho ko palna, bachcho ka dharm hai maa-pita ko samhalna, and I completely agree with it. Speaking about the film, Vanvaas is the story of an abandoned father and an orphaned son finding family in each other. With Mithoon’s soulful music that elevates the emotions, while Nana Sir and Utkarsh’s chemistry brings the story to life. When I decided to make Vanvaas, I knew I would only do it with Nana Sir—his presence gives it a depth no one else could. This film is an extension of my dream to create family-centric films, and I can't wait for audiences to watch Vanvaas in the comfort of their homes on Saturday, March 8th, at 8 pm."

Nana Patekar added, "Vanvaas is a reflection of our times. Families today face so many unspoken struggles like distance, misunderstandings, and a lack of time for each other. At its heart, the film is about parents and how they keep doing things for us selflessly, expecting nothing in return. It captures the deep emotion of love and sacrifice. As we grow older, we tend to forget many things—it’s a natural part of life. But what we should never forget is the importance of family. No matter what happens, family remains our strongest support system. I believe audiences will see themselves in this story and leave with a renewed appreciation for the bonds they share with their family and loved ones."