Neo-noir action thriller Ek Villain (2018), starring Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh in lead roles, has clocked five years of its theatrical released. Directed by hit filmmaker Mohit Suri, the movie hit the silver screen on the same date five years ago. Ek Villain raked in over ₹ 100 crore at the domestic box-office and emerged as one of the most successful films of 2018. Its melodious music is still popular among the youth.
Ek Villain was produced by Ekta Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Motion Pictures. It still remains one of the most commercially successful films for her and the banner. The producer took to her social media account to share a video celebrating 5 years of the film. “Five years ago, this was the best moment for us all! Villains live like heroes never can. There is a lot comfort in being hated and feared ... heroes can only live up to expectations! Thanks @mohitsuri @sidmalhotra @riteishd @tusharhiranandani @amnasharif @prachidesai @tanuj.garg @ruchikaakapoor and the one I love a lot @shraddhakapoor,” read the caption of her video on Instagram.
Ek Villain is the unofficial remake of the 2010 South Korean film I Saw the Devil. The Hindi remake revolves around a small-town hooligan Guru Divekar (Sidharth Malhotra), who falls head over heels in love with happy-go-lucky Aisha (Shraddha Kapoor). Soon they marry each other and start their life afresh. However, their perfect world comes crashing down around them when Rakesh Mahadkar (Riteish Deshmukh), a villain, murders Aisha. The film garnered positive reviews from critics for its screenplay, direction and performances.
