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Comment: The Plot appears to have been copied from a blurb, which is not an independent source. There is inadequate information about coverage of the film by reliable sources.See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Villain (2018 film). Robert McClenon (talk) 19:21, 24 November 2025 (UTC)
Villain is a 2018 Indian Bengali-language action thriller film directed by Baba Yadav and produced by SVF Entertainment. The film stars Ankush Hazra in a dual role, alongside Mimi Chakraborty and Rittika Sen.
The film is an official adaptation of the 2016 Telugu film Gentleman, which starred Nani. The story was significantly adapted by the makers to focus more heavily on the action and suspense elements.[1] The film was released theatrically on 12 October 2018, coinciding with the Durga Puja festival.
| Villain | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Baba Yadav |
| Written by | Raman Kumar (Screenplay) Rudranil Ghosh (Dialogue) |
| Story by | Mohan Krishna Indraganti (Original Story of Gentleman) |
| Produced by | Shrikant Mohta Mahendra Soni |
| Starring | Ankush Hazra Mimi Chakraborty Rittika Sen |
| Cinematography | Soumik Haldar |
| Music by | JAM8 Amlan Chakraborty Dev Sen |
| Distributed by | SVF Entertainment |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Plot
[edit]The story revolves around Riya (Mimi Chakraborty), a visual effects designer, and Sneha (Rittika Sen), who meet coincidentally on a flight returning to Kolkata from Singapore. As they share their respective love stories, they realize that their boyfriends—Joy Chatterjee and Raja Chowdhury—look identical.
The plot soon transitions into a suspense thriller, as Riya begins to suspect that Sneha's fiancé, Joy, is actually her missing boyfriend, Raja. The narrative explores themes of mistaken identity, deceit, and revenge, leading to a suspenseful climax that reveals the true antagonist.
Cast
[edit]- Ankush Hazra in a dual role as Joy Chatterjee and Raja Chowdhury
- Mimi Chakraborty as Riya
- Rittika Sen as Sneha
- Mousumi Saha as Joy's mother
- Subhrajit Dutta as a Police Inspector
- Raja Dutta and Zoyed Ahmed
- Zoya Afroz in a special appearance in the song "Bhole Baba"
Production
[edit]The film was produced by SVF Entertainment and directed by Baba Yadav, who also served as the film's choreographer.[2]
The screenplay was written by Raman Kumar, with dialogues by Rudranil Ghosh. Cinematography was handled by Soumik Haldar, and editing was done by Mohammad Kalam. Lead actor Ankush Hazra noted that he underwent extensive physical training and makeover for the film to successfully portray the demanding dual role, which marked a shift away from his typical romantic hero persona.[1]
Soundtrack
[edit]The film's music was composed by Amlan Chakraborty, JAM8, and Dev Sen. The song "Bhole Baba" featuring rapper Badshah was a major draw, contributing to the film's pre-release hype.[1] The music was released under the SVF Music label.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shudhu Tui" | 4:10 |
| 2. | "Bhole Baba" | 3:25 |
| 3. | "Pyar Ki Dose" | 3:15 |
Release and Reception
[edit]Villain was released on 12 October 2018, competing with several other major Bengali films during the lucrative Durga Puja week.[1]
The film received mixed reviews from critics, though the performances and visual styling were generally noted.
- The Times of India gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars. Reviewer Bhaskar Chattopadhyay stated, "Ankush tries his best to break away from his boy-next-door image... The film has a sleek look, but the editing could have been tighter."[3]
- **NEW SOURCE:** The Bengali daily Ei Samay praised the action sequences and the dual role performance by Ankush, noting that the film's suspenseful elements managed to hold the audience's attention despite the weak romantic sub-plot.[4]
- Anandabazar Patrika ran an article focusing on Ankush Hazra's makeover and the film being a major release for the actor, highlighting the interest the dual role generated in the media.[5]
- Sangbad Pratidin complimented the chemistry between the lead pair and described the film as "quite different from average [Durga Puja] films."[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Ruman Ganguly (12 October 2018). "Five reasons to watch Villain this Puja". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "Villain Movie Credits". SVF Entertainment. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ Bhaskar Chattopadhyay (15 October 2018). "Villain Movie Review {2.5/5}: Romance is shortlived in the film". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "Villain Movie Review". Ei Samay (in Bengali). 14 October 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "Ankush 'Villain', songe Mimi! Hoccheta ki? (Ankush is 'Villain' with Mimi! What is happening?)". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "Garpadta chobi theke onnektai alada 'Villain' (Villain is quite different from average films)". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 December 2025.
External links
[edit]Category:2018 films Category:Bengali-language films Category:Indian action thriller films Category:Films adapted from Telugu-language films Category:Films directed by Baba Yadav