The Villain (2014)
6/10
Good intent, but average execution
1 July 2014
Ek Villain, in essence, asks us a question of morality: who or what is the real villain? Nobody is born villain. Circumstances force us to become one. This is the driving force of the movie.

Suri's direction is laudable. He has learnt his mistakes from Aashiqui 2 and made a better and ambitious second one. Suri is one of those rare directors in India who is focused more on the story than on the "ways of selling the story". He is passionate about the characters he builds and the dynamics they display. This is one reason his films feel realistic (but not entirely). The non-linear story telling keeps the narrative exciting.

The film's weak spots are compensated by its music. The music is appreciable. It is melodious, catchy, and memorable. Mithoon and Ankit Tiwari have continued their streak(after Aashiqui 2) of producing melodious songs that stay in our heads for a long time. The production is top-notch. Shraddha Kapoor's singing debut is also praise-worthy. Her vocal, breathy performance is heartfelt and sincere.

The cinematography is appreciable. There is a long and continuous.....

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