Ek Villain

An optimistic woman facing a terminal illness who marries Guru, providing a beacon of hope amid darkness. She undergoes treatment in Mumbai and becomes pregnant, fueling both love and fear for the future. Her murder becomes the catalyst that drives the central quest for revenge and justice. Her resilience and love shape the emotional core of the story.

A former ruthless hitman who leaves his violent past behind for Aisha's sake, yet is pulled back into danger by the murder of his wife. He becomes a relentless avenger, torturing criminals to protect his loved ones while wrestling with the cost of his choices. His arc culminates in adopting a child and seeking a quieter form of justice, offering a path toward redemption. His dual nature—capable of both tenderness and brutality—drives the film's tension.

A CBI officer who stresses that catching the killer is essential to stop Guru from slipping into a fresh cycle of violence. He embodies professional duty and investigative resolve, guiding the search and maintaining moral balance amid escalating brutality. His presence anchors the present-day investigation and legal consequences of the crimes. He remains focused on justice within a corrupt world.

An unsuccessful man who vents his frustration through violence, killing women who speak rudely to him. His cruelty extends to murderous acts, including the killing of Aisha's father, and his taunting of Guru heightens the stakes. His demise comes through a violent confrontation that reveals the limits of power gained through fear. He embodies the film's villainy and corrosive patriarchal anger.

A mob boss who trained Guru and orchestrates a ruthless plan to avenge Aisha by killing Sulochana and manipulating events to force Guru into further violence. He is calculating, ruthless, and highly strategic, embodying the criminal mastermind archetype. His actions reveal the depths of underworld power and the costs of vendetta.

Rakesh's wife who endures domestic pressures and becomes a casualty in the larger tragedy, murdered by Caesar to provoke Guru's rage. She represents the collateral damage of a violent household and a life caught between abuse and danger. Her death intensifies the emotional stakes and motivates the characters toward final confrontations.