š¬ Film Overview
Film Title
Ek Villain Returns
Director & Producers
- Director: Mohit Suri ā Heās the boss who told everyone what to do to make this movie exciting!
- Producers: Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar ā These are the grown-ups who paid for the movie and made sure it happened. They work with big companies like Balaji Motion Pictures and T-Series.
Main Cast
- John Abraham: A tough guy who plays Bhairav, a cab driver with a wild side.
- Arjun Kapoor: Heās Gautam, a rich kid who gets into big trouble.
- Disha Patani: Sheās Rasika, a girl who hides some secrets.
- Tara Sutaria: She plays Aarvi, a singer who gets caught in a scary mess.
- Supporting Roles: J.D. Chakravarthy and others who help tell the story.
Budget
The movie cost about $8.5 million (thatās around ā¹72 crores in Indian rupees) to make. This includes paying the actors, building cool sets, and telling everyone about the movie so theyād come watch it.
Film Bio
Ek Villain Returns is an action-packed thriller that keeps you guessing! Itās a sequel to a movie from 2014 called Ek Villain. This time, itās about two guysāBhairav and Gautamāwho both love someone who doesnāt love them back. Thereās also a creepy killer wearing a smiley mask whoās scaring everyone in the city. Itās full of fights, surprises, and big emotions, directed by Mohit Suri, who loves making stories that make your heart race!
š° Box Office Performance
Opening Day Collection
On its first day, July 29, 2022, Ek Villain Returns made $0.83 million (about ā¹7.05 crores) in India. People were excited because they loved the first movie, and lots of them ran to theaters to see what happens next. It was a good startālike when you get a big scoop of ice cream on a hot day!
First Weekend Earnings
Over the first three days, the movie collected $2.77 million (around ā¹23.54 crores) in India. Hereās how it went:
- Day 2: $0.88 million (ā¹7.47 crores) ā A little more than Day 1, like adding sprinkles to your ice cream!
- Day 3: $1.06 million (ā¹9.02 crores) ā The biggest day yet, showing people were still curious.
It grew a bit each day, which means fans liked it enough to keep coming back.
First Week Collection
After seven days, Ek Villain Returns earned $3.88 million (about ā¹32.92 crores) in India. It slowed down a little after the weekend, but it still made a nice pile of moneyālike filling a piggy bank halfway!
Monthly & Yearly Projections
- First Month: The movie ended up with about $4.85 million (ā¹41.19 crores) in India after a month. It didnāt keep growing as much because other big movies came out.
- Yearly Total (Projected): Worldwide, it made $8 million (ā¹68.64 crores). Since itās not in theaters anymore, this is the final numberāno more coins to add to the jar!
š Domestic & International Breakdown
Domestic vs. International Revenue
- Domestic (India): $5.8 million (ā¹49.63 crores gross) ā Most of the money came from Indian fans who love action and drama.
- International: $2.2 million (ā¹19.01 crores) ā People outside India liked it too, especially in a few special places.
Top-Performing Countries
- United Kingdom: Over Ā£400,000 (about $0.5 million) ā British fans enjoyed the thrills!
- Gulf Countries: Almost $1 million ā Places like Dubai loved the action scenes.
- United States & Others: Smaller amounts, but still helped fill the money bucket!
š Financial Analysis
Budget vs. Earnings
- Budget: $8.5 million (ā¹72 crores)
- Total Earnings Worldwide: $8 million (ā¹68.64 crores)
The movie spent more than it madeālike when you buy a big toy but donāt have enough allowance left. It fell short by about $0.5 million (ā¹3.36 crores).
Profitability Analysis
Sadly, Ek Villain Returns didnāt make a profit. It needed around $10-12 million (ā¹80-100 crores) to be a āhit,ā but it stopped at $8 million. The producers had deals with Netflix and TV channels that helped cover some costs (about $7-8 million), but the theaters didnāt bring in enough extra cash. Itās like selling lemonade but not getting enough customers to buy it.
š Records & Comparisons
Records Broken
- It had the 7th highest opening day for a Hindi movie in 2022āpretty cool for a sequel!
- It beat some other big movies like Heropanti 2 and Jersey on its first day.
Comparison with Similar Films
- Ek Villain (2014): The first movie made $20 million (ā¹170 crores) and was a huge hit. Ek Villain Returns only made $8 millionāway less!
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022): This spooky movie made over $20 million too. Ek Villain Returns couldnāt keep up with these winners.
Impact of Competition
Big movies like Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Bandhan came out soon after, stealing some of its audience. Itās like when your friends all go play a new game instead of sticking with yours.
š Audience & Critical Reception
Critical Reviews
- Rotten Tomatoes: 0% from 6 critics ā Ouch! They didnāt like it at all, giving it a 1.7/10.
- Bollywood Hungama: 4/5 stars ā They loved the music and thrills.
- India Today: 3/5 stars ā They said the story was fun but not perfect.
Critics were mixedāsome thought it was exciting, others said it was messy.
Public Reaction
Fans on social media were split. Some shouted, āWow, the action is awesome!ā Others said, āEh, itās not as good as the first one.ā Word of mouth didnāt spread like wildfire, so fewer people showed up after the first weekend.
š Predictions & Future Expectations
Future Earnings Estimates
Since itās done in theaters, Ek Villain Returns wonāt make more than $8 million (ā¹68.64 crores) total. Itās now on Netflix, so it might earn a little from streaming, but the big money days are over.
Earnings Table
| Timeframe | Domestic Earnings | International Earnings | Total Earnings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Day | $0.83M / ā¹7.05 Cr | – | $0.83M / ā¹7.05 Cr | Good start! |
| First Weekend | $2.77M / ā¹23.54 Cr | – | $2.77M / ā¹23.54 Cr | Growing a bit |
| First Week | $3.88M / ā¹32.92 Cr | – | $3.88M / ā¹32.92 Cr | Slowed down |
| First Month | $4.85M / ā¹41.19 Cr | $2.2M / ā¹19.01 Cr | $7.05M / ā¹60.20 Cr | Almost done |
| Yearly Total | $5.8M / ā¹49.63 Cr | $2.2M / ā¹19.01 Cr | $8M / ā¹68.64 Cr | Final numberāno profit |
š Lead Actresses’ Net Worth (2025)
Disha Patani
- Net Worth (2025): $12 million
- Major Earnings Sources: Movies like Malang and Baaghi 2, plus tons of ads for brands like Pepsi and makeup companies. Sheās also got some cool investments in fashion stuff. Her wealth grew because of big endorsement deals in 2024.
Tara Sutaria
- Net Worth (2025): $3 million
- Major Earnings Sources: Acting in films like Student of the Year 2 and singing in Ek Villain Returns (songs like āGalliyan Returnsā). Sheās starting to do more ads and might grow richer with new projects in 2025.
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