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The Villain

Original title: Ek Villain
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
25K
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Riteish Deshmukh, Sidharth Malhotra, and Shraddha Kapoor in The Villain (2014)
When his lover becomes the latest victim of a serial killer, Guru blurs the line between good and evil in his pursuit of revenge.
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When his wife becomes the latest victim of a serial killer, Guru blurs the line between good and evil in his pursuit of revenge.When his wife becomes the latest victim of a serial killer, Guru blurs the line between good and evil in his pursuit of revenge.When his wife becomes the latest victim of a serial killer, Guru blurs the line between good and evil in his pursuit of revenge.

  • Director
    • Mohit Suri
  • Writers
    • Tushar Hiranandani
    • Milap Zaveri
  • Stars
    • Sidharth Malhotra
    • Shraddha Kapoor
    • Riteish Deshmukh
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mohit Suri
    • Writers
      • Tushar Hiranandani
      • Milap Zaveri
    • Stars
      • Sidharth Malhotra
      • Shraddha Kapoor
      • Riteish Deshmukh
    • 153User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 18 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra
    • Guru
    Shraddha Kapoor
    Shraddha Kapoor
    • Aisha
    Riteish Deshmukh
    Riteish Deshmukh
    • Rakesh Mahadkar
    • (as Ritesh Deshmukh)
    Shaad Randhawa
    Shaad Randhawa
    • Aditya
    Aamna Sharif
    Aamna Sharif
    • Sulochana
    • (as Aamna Shariff)
    Jack Wayne
    • Simon
    Nihar Gite
    Nihar Gite
    • Manish
    Meher Acharia-Dar
    Meher Acharia-Dar
    • Ritiesh's Boss
    Kamal Rashid Khan
    Kamal Rashid Khan
    • Brijesh
    Prachi Desai
    Prachi Desai
    • Dancer
    Sidhaant Sachdev
    • Deepu
    Pravina Bhagwat Deshpande
    Pravina Bhagwat Deshpande
    • Dipu's Mother
    • (as Praveena Deshpande)
    Rishina Kandhari
    Rishina Kandhari
    • Nurse
    Rini Das
    • Mistress
    Remo Fernandes
    Remo Fernandes
    • Caesar (Sahiba)
    Anagha Joshi
    • Brijesh's Wife
    Vidyadhar Karmakar
    • Chotu from mental asylum
    Rumana Molla
    Rumana Molla
    • Cameo
    • Director
      • Mohit Suri
    • Writers
      • Tushar Hiranandani
      • Milap Zaveri
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    User reviews153

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    7cseabhi

    Watch it for Sidharth, Shraddha and Riteish. A total entertainer

    Loved the movie. Especially Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh were fantastic in their roles. However Ritiesh was my pick in the movie. He was simply outstanding a the villian. Sidharth was exceptional, his character has style and he pull it off very well. Shraddha was the cute one.
    6AnotherMovieFreak

    Ek Villain: Thriller having No thrill...

    Will try Not to be too harsh....But The much hyped movie of this year landed with a even bigger thud......I couldn't understand whether it was Ashiqui Part 3 or entirely a new movie.....or we can say an incompetent version of so many movies clumped together...while i was looking for something extra edgy...the movie was quite as anyone would have expected....There was basically no sto...ry ....and it was so disappointing...Mohit Suri's direction was terrible.....the narration was confusing and running haphazardly....Mr.ceaser with his accent was nothing more than a stand up comedian who failed to give u laughter doses even....The Police officer was the mos unnecessary edition.....what was inside Mohit's mind when he scripted for that role, i wonder....

    Now what saved the movie......ACTING.....AND BEST MUSIC SCORES OF THE YEAR....Shraddha Kapoor surely knows how to act...she was simple, strong, edgy, chirpy, and was having perfect timing....she was so natural both in looks and acting, loved her. Siddharth,on the other hand , was able to break free of her chocolaty image and was stunning as angry young man with those long legs, rugged looks, cold voice , he was perfect for the role. What came out as a big surprise was RIteish, who delivered a great piece and can cherish it throughout his acting career...Thee were few scenes in the beginning, where the romance was blooming, which made me shed a few drops out of joy and love. Those scenes were so beautiful and perfect...every boy and girl would love to see themselves in their positions....beautifully picturised....like carrying her out of the hospital, those moments on hill top,catching butterfly, collecting pearls and many more....those scenes made me happy...and yes Prachi Desai was quite a stunnerr in that performances

    Actually what destroyed the movie, was Director's confusion about its theme...But Who is the Villain? Its for U to find out....M confused..

    One Timer........Disappointed
    7thecritiquer

    Ek Villain is cheerful watch but with numerous loopholes.

    Ek Villain one of the anticipated movies of the year, sold out well on Day 1 due to its music and killer trailer. Yes, the trailer looked promising with some serious suspense hidden within, true, but the movie hardly has any suspense. Most of it is predictable at a mile. However, Mohit Suri never said the movie was a suspense thriller. He maintained right from the beginning that the movie is a 'romantic thriller', so coming down to that, Ek Villain is a movie of its KIND!

    This movie could have been an out and out entertainment had the script not had some serious loopholes. The writer took quite a few things for granted and also attempted to confuse the audience at places where he couldn't convince them, and it doesn't really work. The movie loses its gripping effect at more than countable places, but the super hit songs come up to bring the mood back.

    The narration technique is fantastic. The way romance has been infused in the dark thriller is fabulous. The messages sent out by the movie are fantastic and well dealt with.It has been brought to my attention that it is a rip off of a Korean movie, but given that I haven't seen it, to me all of it came good as new.

    Mohit Suri's direction is not as good as it has been in the past, but still sufficing. Shraddha Kapoor is the cheerful part of the film. Even though her '200 pages of dialogue' could be irritating at times,her expressions and her mere presence is enticing. Sidharth Malhotra has come a light years ahead of his last two performances. Yes, his acting wasn't perfect, but it was a daring act and he certainly did carry it well enough, given that it was his third movie. Riteish Deshmukh is the real hero in terms of acting. Playing a role inspired by Joker of Batman the Dark Knight, he shows poise and perfection!

    Overall, this movie is definitely worth catching despite being a galore of flaws, given the fact that Mohit Suri ensures his weak plot is supplemented in one way or the other. There is hardly any boring moment in the movie. I'm going with a generous seven-out-of-ten for this flick. Extra marks for Riteish and music.
    8ayanpal1

    Heartwarming, Heartthrobbing, Heartbreaking

    "Ek Villain" is a film that made me squirm, smile, as well as cry. Most Bollywood films, to borrow a line from the film, have a hero, a heroine, and a villain. This film however is an exception since the love story is of the villain himself.

    When a girl with a bucket list is on the threshold of fulfilling her last wish - of saving the life of a man, ergo, a villain, and turning him into a hero, a vicious villain's psychotic attempts at becoming a hero to the one he loves, forever changes their shared destinies.

    This is not a film for the faint of heart. The violence is often stomach churning, while the cold blooded actions of a merciless mercenary will send shivers down your spine. However, at the same time, the bubbly effervescence and undiluted romance of the lead pair will surely bring a smile to your face, as will the innocence of a child caught between hope and expectation.

    Finally, the extremely nuanced performances by Ritesh Deshmukh (a revelation, and brilliant), Shradhaa Kapoor (fantastic, and effortlessly heartwarming), Siddharth Malhotra (excellent, and very different from his earlier outings), and Aamna Sharif (just what the psychiatrist ordered!) will make you go through a gamut of emotions in steady succession, finally culminating in an unprovoked opening of the floodgates.

    The real hero of this film filled with villains (almost everyone has gray shades - including the nefarious Kamaal R Khan - playing as irritating a character as he appears to be in real life) is actually its Music courtesy Mithoon and Ankit Tiwari (especially the two versions of the song - Teri Galiyaan), who do not disappoint after the hugely successful Ashiqui 2. The biggest villain in this film is fate and its cruel twists and turns which, like tentacles of an omnipotent hunter, slowly binds it's prey to a future you cannot escape from, come what may, and irrespective of how many times you pray (again, a recurring theme in this film).

    I loved the director Mohit Suri's 'I saw the Devil' but don't care approach as far as storytelling was concerned, and director of photography's brilliant execution of wishful thinking, especially during the songs and panoramic shots of the city. I would have enjoyed even more if the writers had chosen more thrills over violence, but then the mush more than makes up for these shortfalls.

    Overall, "Ek Villain" is a movie which if missed will definitely make you repent, and feel like a villain. Just go with the flow and catch the nearest show. And need I add? Ritesh - take a bow!
    7sa_a

    Best songs!

    Ek Villain- 2014 Director: Mohit Suri

    Mohit Suri's romance thriller is doing amazing on box-office. The first reason behind it is the attention grabbing trailers and the astonishing music generated hype for this movie, second reason is the mesmerizing acting and third reason is the time reverse narration that was too perfectly and beautifully.

    Ankit Tiwari has blessed this movie with stupendous songs like "Galliyaan", "Banjaara", "Zaroorat", " Awari "," Hamdard" each of the tracks is affecting and will leave an imprint in your mind. This movie is a whole package of heartwarming characters, stunning music, promising screenplay and unique narration style which will capture you and compel you towards itself so I would recommend it to all. And Riteish seems to be the real hero of the film!

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    • Trivia
      The film was originally titled Villain, however due to the fact that Arjun Rampal held the rights for that title, the title was changed to Ek Villain.
    • Goofs
      When Guru lights the match, it is almost half burnt in one shot but when he is distracted by Rohan who's trying to kill him, he turns his back to Rohan and the match is less burnt.
    • Connections
      Features Shahenshah (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Galliyan
      Music by Ankit Tiwari

      Lyrics by Manoj Muntashir

      Performed by Ankit Tiwari

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 2014 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • A Villain
    • Filming locations
      • Worli Village, Worli Koliwada, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production companies
      • Balaji Motion Pictures
      • Prime Focus World
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $730,530
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $414,116
      • Jun 29, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,278,108
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 9m(129 min)
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