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Ek Villian Returns review: A reel of reviews

Ek Villian Returns is a sequel to the 2014 film Ek Villian that starred Shraddha Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, and Riteish Deshmukh in the lead roles.

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Mohit Suri’s Ek Villian Returns finally hit the silver screen on July 29. Produced by T-Series and Balaji Production, the film stars Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani, Tara Sutaria, and John Abraham in the lead roles.

Ek Villian Returns is a sequel to the 2014 film Ek Villian that starred Shraddha Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, and Riteish Deshmukh in the lead roles.

The plot of the film revolves around two men and their one-sided love stories. It further portays their lives and paths they take to complete their love stories. While one decides to be a hero, another chooses to be a villain.

The film got its theatrical release and reviews are finally out. Here’s a look at Ek Villian Returns review by other new websites.

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Ek Villian Returns review by The Hindu

Reviewed by Anuj Kumar, The Hindu said not just the films storyline, but the production design and action choreography too looked unconvincing.

“Mounted as the source of a guilty pleasure for an audience that lives for the likes on social media, the main storyteller here is the editor (Devendra Murdeshwar) who has turned a simple story, that could be told in a trailer, into a jumbled mass by going into frequent flashbacks,” reviewed The Hindu.

Ek Villian Returns review by Film Companion

For Anupama Chopra, Ek Villian Returns is relentlessly silly that taking offence feels like too much of an effort. The headline read, ‘Ek Villian Returns is more of the same, but with less spark.’

“This idea of four nasty people entangled in a web of love and violence might have been intriguing if the story and the performances had some spark,” reviewed Anupama Chopra.

Ek Villian Review by News 18

The headline read, ‘John Abraham-Arjun Kapoor film makes guessing game too predictable.’ In his review, Sonil Dedhia said Ek Villian Returns gets better after the interval and then it becomes the film it should have been from the get-go.

“The first half is a waste, even if it tries hard to get the audience invested into the characters who say dialogues which are straight out of ’80s Bollywood,” reviewed News 18.

Ek Villian Returns review by Koimoi

Shubham Kulkari said that Ek Villian Returns is nothing less than a spiritual brother to Race 3, Om: Rashtra Kavach, or Heropanti 2.

“Screenplay written by Mohit Suri and Aseem Arora, “Ek Villain Returns is everything that a suspense thriller is not supposed to be. It feels like Suri has completely forgotten what he is known for and at this point is writing a script on the sets everyday,” reviewed Koimoi.

Ek Villian Returns review by Times of India

Rachna Dubey, the film critic, said Mohit Suri’s film offers a simple story with several twists throughout the runtime, right till the last frame rolls in.

“The performances in the film don’t really stand-out, and most of the actors in their parts feel limited. If their characters had been better fleshed out, it could have probably given them more scope to rise in their individual performances. Ek Villain Returns dishes out plenty of twists and turns but doesn’t make you emotionally cheer for any of the characters or the story, though you wish the situation was different,” reviewed Times of India.

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Dhurandhar raw and uncut version set for digital premiere on two major streaming platforms

In a major surprise for action film fans, the raw and uncut version of Dhurandhar is launching tomorrow across both Netflix India and JioHotstar with uncensored footage and multiple audio tracks.

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Indian cinema enthusiasts are in for an unexpected treat as the highly anticipated unfiltered version of the blockbuster film Dhurandhar is officially heading to digital platforms. In a surprising double-platform strategy, the raw and uncut cut of the action-packed movie is scheduled to begin streaming on both Netflix India and JioHotstar.

The sudden announcement from the streaming platforms has sparked significant buzz across social media. While much of the recent digital speculation has centered around the streaming schedule for the sequel, media updates have confirmed that this specific raw release applies to the franchise’s first installment. Starting tomorrow, viewers in India will be able to watch the unfiltered version of the movie in multiple regional languages, including Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, complete with intense gore sequences and raw dialogues that were previously trimmed.

Dual-platform digital release brings uncensored action

The announcement has cleared up initial confusion among fans who were anticipating updates regarding the franchise. While international audiences have seen varied streaming distributions for the franchise, viewers within India will uniquely get access to the first film’s “undekha” (unseen) cut simultaneously on two separate streaming applications.

The standard digital premiere for the second installment, Dhurandhar 2, remains locked for June 4, 2026, on JioHotstar and will mirror the standard censored cut that was showcased during its theatrical run. However, for fans seeking an uncompromising, high-octane cinematic experience, the original film’s extended, raw edition arrives online tomorrow on both competing streaming services.

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Dhurandhar 2 bags massive OTT deal, likely to stream on JioHotstar after IPL 2026

Dhurandhar 2 lands a Rs 155 crore OTT deal with JioHotstar and may release after IPL 2026.

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The upcoming Bollywood film Dhurandhar 2 has reportedly secured a significant OTT deal, underlining its strong market buzz ahead of release. According to media reports, the film’s digital streaming rights have been acquired by JioHotstar for approximately Rs 155 crore.

The makers are expected to follow a strategic release plan, with the film likely to premiere on the platform after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. JioHotstar also holds digital streaming rights for the tournament, and the post-IPL window is seen as an effort to retain audience engagement.

Reports suggest that the film could arrive on OTT in late May or early June 2026, depending on its theatrical release schedule and run. However, there is no official confirmation yet regarding the exact streaming date.

Industry observers note that the reported deal highlights the growing demand for big-ticket Hindi films among streaming platforms, especially those expected to draw strong audience interest.

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Ramayana teaser unveiled as Ranbir Kapoor appears as Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic film

The teaser of Ramayana has been released, showing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The film will release in two parts in 2026 and 2027.

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The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana has been released, offering the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Rama. The film, which is planned as a two-part cinematic project, is scheduled for a Diwali release later this year.

The teaser shows several key moments, including scenes from the coronation and the exile period in the forest of Panchavati. Ranbir Kapoor appears in the role of Rama with a calm and composed presence. The teaser also briefly shows Yash in the role of Ravan towards the end.

Ahead of the teaser launch, Alia Bhatt shared a video message on social media asking audiences to support the project and Ranbir Kapoor’s work on the film. In the video, she said the “Rama unit” video would be released and encouraged audiences to watch and support the film.

Budget and scale

Producer Namit Malhotra said the film has been in development for six to seven years and is being made on a large scale. According to him, the total budget for both parts is around $500 million, which is over Rs 4,000 crore combined.

He said the film is being made for a global audience and aims to present the epic on a large cinematic scale while remaining efficient in production.

Music collaboration

The film’s music is being composed through a collaboration between AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Rahman said working on a project based on such an iconic epic is challenging, as the team wants to present something new while respecting the importance of the story.

Release plan and cast

The film will be released in two parts. The first part is scheduled for a worldwide release in October 2026 ahead of Diwali, while the second part is planned for release during Diwali 2027.

Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, the film also stars Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey and Yash in important roles.

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