Ek Villain Returns

Ek Villain Returns

Year: 2022

Runtime: 127 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Mohit Suri

Echo Score: 33

Budget: $5B

ActionCrimeThrillerIntense violence and sexual transgressionTwisted dark psychological thriller

When a singer disappears during a series of murders, a taxi driver and the son of a businessman become entangled in a dark and complex story. Lines between right and wrong become increasingly blurred as they confront the disturbing events and the people involved, revealing a world where heroes are far from guaranteed.

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Trace every key event in Ek Villain Returns (2022) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

The murder of Aarvi Malhotra

A masked intruder barges into an apartment complex and attacks Aarvi Malhotra, the rising singer, killing her. The brutal act triggers a high profile murder investigation. Detectives begin querying witnesses, reviewing footage, and tracing possible motives.

Present Apartment complex
2

Initial investigation led by Aditya Rathore

Cops led by ex-CBI officer Aditya Rathore begin piecing together the motive. They suspect the attack may be linked to Aarvi's personal life and past relationships. The early focus hints at a killer with a personal grudge.

Present City police
3

Ganesan doubts the simple explanation

ACP V.K. Ganesan, a criminal psychology expert, questions the straightforward motive. He recalls Aditya's last case with a psychopath and urges caution before naming a culprit. His skepticism foreshadows a more complex killer.

Present Police station
4

Bhairav Purohit interrogated

Investigators question Bhairav Purohit, the man Aarvi had called on the day of the murder. He denies guilt and offers no solid evidence. The interrogation adds to the mystery as investigators search for patterns.

Present Police station
5

Ganesan spots a pattern of young victims

Ganesan discovers a disturbing pattern: a string of young women killed by a killer who targets lovers. He notes 18 similar deaths in the past six months, suggesting a serial killer. The case demands a deeper look beyond a single suspect.

Present City
6

Gautam and Aarvi's past (flashback)

The story flashes back to Gautam's spoiled youth and his ouster from the family business after a wedding incident. Aarvi's ambition grows as she tries to win her father Balkrishnan Shastri's acceptance through singing. Their intertwined past sows seeds of resentment.

Past
7

Gautam and Aarvi's fragile relationship

Gautam leaks Aarvi's childhood photos and helps her chase a rival, implying revenge for humiliation. Aarvi's attempts to win her father's acceptance collide with his rejection, leaving her heartbroken. Tension grows as their relationship becomes precarious.

Past
8

Three months later, a near fatal confrontation

Three months after the wedding incident, Gautam is attacked by Siya's husband while Aarvi tends to him. He pleads for a second chance, but Aarvi leaves him with a heavy heart. The emotional distance marks a turning point in their dynamic.

Past
9

Gautam arrested and escapes

In the present, Gautam is arrested and then manages to escape custody. Ganesan grows suspicious that Gautam might not be the killer after all. The chase resumes as the true culprit remains at large.

Present Police custody
10

Gautam confronts Bhairav at the zoo

Gautam tracks Bhairav to the zoo and confronts him. The killer remains masked, and Bhairav slips away before the authorities can stop him. The encounter confirms the case will not be solved by conventional clues alone.

Present Zoo
11

Bhairav reveals Aarvi is alive; Ganesan is killed

Bhairav confronts the detectives and reveals that Aarvi is alive, keeping her in an underground cage at the zoo. A brutal struggle ends with Ganesan being killed. The investigation tightens as the stakes rise.

Present Zoo
12

Yash frames Keshav; freezer corpse identified

Police interrogate Yash, who attempts to defend Bhairav by framing Keshav. A dead body is found in a freezer and is initially thought to be Aarvi, but is later identified as Rasika. The zoo becomes the center of a growing web of lies.

Present Police station / Zoo
13

Aarvi regains consciousness and Gautam arrives

Aarvi regains consciousness and stabs Bhairav with a glass shard. Gautam arrives to rescue her, and the two share a tense moment as the fight escalates. It is revealed that Bhairav has been hallucinating Rasika all along.

Evening Zoo
14

Bhairav falls to the tiger and Rasika's truth comes out

After the climactic struggle, Bhairav is killed by a tiger in the zoo. Aarvi reunites with Gautam and returns to her concert. It is revealed that Rasika was the victim found in the freezer and Bhairav had killed her in a jealous rage.

Evening Zoo / concert venue
15

Mid credits scene with Rakesh and Bhairav

In a mid-credits scene, Rakesh, who survived the prequel, meets Bhairav in a mental asylum and recites a promise. Bhairav wakes up, hinting at future consequences for the events that have just unfolded.

Mid-credits Mental asylum

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