BOMBAY TIMES (June 27, 2014)

The marketing blitzkrieg on Ek Villain culminates today. Besides finding out who the villain is, the makers
enlist some other reasons why you shouldn't miss this film.

NEVER-SEEN-BEFORE AVATARS FOR THE THREE LEAD ACTORS
Apart from being cast together for the first time, the three lead actors have gone against their traditional image. Sidharth Malhotra, who began his career playing a student, is seen as an angry young man. Shraddha Kapoor, earlier seen in tender, romantic roles, will portray a vivacious girl. And Riteish Deshmukh, known for essaying comic characters, has attempted a role that's in complete contrast. He will play a frustrated middle class person.

MOHIT SURI'S UNUSUAL LOVE STORY OF A VILLAIN
After movies like Kalyug, Zeher, Woh Lamhe, Raaz: The Mystery Continues, Murder 2 and Aashiqui 2, Mohit's raw and intense take on romance has earned him his own space. In this film, he depicts the love story of a villain, packed with angst, drama, romance and emotion.

THE MUSIC
Mohit is also synonymous with good music. The tracks - Galliyan, Banjaara, Zaroorat, Awari and Humdard - have been appreciated by film and music buffs. The songs have been shot well, making them visually appealing as well.

Ek Villain, produced by Balaji Motion Pictures, releases today.