
Ek Villain Returns(2022)
Hindi127 minsdirect-to-OTT
Ek Villain Returns (2022) is a 127-minute Hindi film directed by Mohit Suri. Starring John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor and Disha Patani. With a rating of 5.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a strong reception verdict at the box office.
Director:Mohit Suri
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 29 July 2022
- Director
- Mohit Suri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- 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
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovecorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1






John AbrahamBhairav Purohit
→#2
Arjun KapoorGautam Mehra
→#3
Disha PataniRasika Mapuskar
→#4
Tara SutariaAarvi Malhotra
→#5
#6J
J. D. ChakravarthiACP V.K. Ganesan
→S
Shaad RandhawaAditya Rathore
→#7K
Karishma SharmaSiya
→#8I
Ivan RodriguesThapar
→#9B
Bharat DabholkarDivesh Mehra
→#10
Kaizaad KotwalSiya's Father
→#11
Mohit SuriDirector
→#12K
Krishan KumarCrew
→#13
A
Aseem AroraCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ek Villain Returns
Cast reunions in this film: Mohit Suri & Shaad Randhawa (6 films together), Mohit Suri & Vikas Sivaraman (2 films together), John Abraham & Shaad Randhawa (2 films together), and Shaad Randhawa & Vikas Sivaraman (2 films together).
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.