The story begins with a brutal attack on a famous singer, (Tara Sutaria). The prime suspect is Gautam Mehra (Arjun Kapoor), a spoiled brat who previously crashed Aarvi’s performance to seek revenge after she used a video of him to become famous.
The movie explores the idea that everyone is a hero in their own story, but a villain in someone else’s. The story begins with a brutal attack on
Ek Villain Returns (2022) is a psychological action thriller that serves as a spiritual successor to the 2014 original. The story jumps between two main timelines, following two men who are both "villains" in their own right. Ek Villain Returns (2022) is a psychological action
As the timelines converge, it’s revealed that Bhairav is the true serial killer. He has been projecting his own pain and Rasika’s manipulation onto his victims. Gautam, while aggressive and flawed, was actually trying to protect Aarvi. The film culminates in a bloody showdown between the two men at a local zoo, where the line between hero and villain completely dissolves. He has been projecting his own pain and
However, the police also investigate (John Abraham), a lonely taxi driver and part-time zoo worker. Bhairav is obsessed with Rasika (Disha Patani), a salesgirl who mocks his devotion but uses him for her own ends. Driven by a twisted sense of "helping" unrequited lovers, Bhairav begins a killing spree, targeting women who he believes have broken the hearts of "good men."