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Ek Villain Returns(2022)

5.5/10
Hindi127 mins

Ek Villain Returns (2022) is a 127-minute Hindi film directed by Mohit Suri. Starring J. D. Chakravarthi, Arjun Kapoor and Disha Patani. With an audience rating of 5.5/10 and a strong reception verdict at the box office, Ek Villain Returns stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.

Director:Mohit Suri
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
29 July 2022
Director
Mohit Suri
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 7m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A singer disappears while a serial killer is on the loose. A taxi driver and a rich man's son get caught up in the mystery, and it becomes hard to tell who is good and who is evil.

Who is the hunter, and who is the prey?

Film Details

5.5Rating
127Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 July 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known Asวายร้ายรีเทิร์น · Ek Villain Returns

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovecorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title was changed from 'Ek Villain 2' to 'Ek Villain Returns' to avoid confusion with the 2014 original's direct sequel.
  • John Abraham performed his own stunts for the action scenes, including a dangerous car chase sequence.
  • The song 'Galliyan' from the first film was reprised in this movie as a nostalgic callback for fans.
  • Director Mohit Suri drew inspiration from Korean thrillers for the film's dark and gritty visual style.
  • The movie faced criticism for its violent content, leading to debates about censorship in Indian cinema.
  • It was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, with strict safety protocols delaying some production schedules.
  • The climax scene was filmed at a secluded location in Mumbai to maintain secrecy and avoid spoilers.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ek Villain Returns

Director-Aditya Rathore6 films
Director-Director of Photography2 films
Aditya Rathore-Director of Photography2 films

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