Two men, both in love with the same woman. One chooses to take the high road and let the woman make her own decision. The other decides to take matters into his own hands and kidnaps the woman. The hero and villain are revealed as their love stories play out in this gripping tale of love and obsession.
July 29
2022
Release Date
Hindi
Language
9 minutes
2 hours
Running Time
Available on
Cast
John Abraham
Disha Patani
Arjun Kapoor
Tara Sutaria
Shaad Randhawa
Riteish Deshmukh
Karishma Sharma
J.D. Chakravarthi
Digvijay Rohidas
Bharat Dabholkar
Elena Roxana Maria Fernandes
Shivani Tuli
Neha Shitole
Kaizaad Kotwal
Aditya Lal
Aekam Binjwe
Prasad Jawade
Riya Deepsi
2.0
Average Rating
The above-mentioned average rating is based on the derived ratings of multiple review platforms
OH Review
EK VILLAIN RETURNS: A Disappointing Sequel with Poor Writing and Lazy Direction
Plot
The film follows the story of Gautam Mehra, a rich, spoiled brat who is accused of murdering aspiring singer Aarvi. The story unfolds through flashbacks and jumps between different timelines, connecting Gautam, Aarvi, and taxi driver Bhairav, who falls in love with a salesgirl named Rasika. However, the non-linear storytelling fails to add any depth to the characters, and the plot becomes increasingly convoluted with mindless twists.Acting
Arjun Kapoor shines in his role as Gautam, but the rest of the cast is wasted in underdeveloped characters. John Abraham fails to break free from his limited character, while Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria are merely used as props to give men in their life an agenda.Cinematography
The film's cinematography is unremarkable, with no standout shots or visual storytelling. The action scenes are poorly executed, and the VFX feels outdated and unconvincing.Direction
Mohit Suri's direction is lazy and fails to create a taut and gripping romantic-thriller. The writing is sluggish, and the characters lack depth and empathy. The film's toxic treatment of women is also problematic, further detracting from the already poor storytelling.Overall
Ek Villain Returns is a disappointing sequel with poor writing, lazy direction, and underdeveloped characters. Despite a talented cast, the non-linear storytelling fails to add any depth or suspense to the plot, resulting in a convoluted and confusing watch. The film's toxic treatment of women is also problematic and detracts from the already poor storytelling. Overall, the film fails to live up to its predecessor and falls short on every level.Share this review
The Great Reviews
India Today
K Janani
Times of India
Hindustan Times
Monika Rawal
Rediff.com
SUKANYA VERMA
NDTV
Saibal Chatterjee
DNA India
DNA Web Team
Video Reviews
More like this
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
In Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, in a post-Caesar world, a young ape embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging his beliefs about the past. Hi...
Mother of The Bride
In Mother of The Bride, lana's daughter Emma returns from London with exciting news - she's getting married next month. But when Lana discovers that Emma's ...
The Fall Guy
In The Fall Guy, after losing everything, a struggling stuntman is tasked with finding the missing lead actress in his ex-girlfriend's movie. Along the way,...