Arjun Kapoor, Tara Sutaria and director Mohit Suri celebrated the wrapping up of shooting for their film, Ek Villain Returns (2022), sequel to the 2014 thriller, Ek Villain.
The makers shared images of the trio cutting a cake to mark their last day on the set.
The film went on the floors in March 2021 and will feature John Abraham and Arjun Kapoor together. Initially slated for release on 11 February, it was later postponed to 8 July.
Sharing her excitement, producer Ekta Kapoor said, “Ek Villain is Balaji’s most special flagship franchise, and now Ek Villain ‘Returns’ to keep the audience on the edge of their seats." She said the sequel would be bigger and "wilder".
Filmmaker Mohit Suri added, "Ek Villain Returns is my dream project. It has been an incredible journey since Day 1 and all of us had a great time. As we wrap the shoot, I cannot wait to begin the next phase of the production and have the audience watch the final product."
In a similar vein, producer Bhushan Kumar said, "The Ek Villain franchise is one of the closest to our hearts. From the cast to the director to the crew, everyone working on this project was full of zeal and the set was high on energy and creative synergy. I'm sure like its spiritual prequel, Ek Villain Returns will break all records."
Ek Villain Returns has been produced jointly by T-Series and Balaji Telefilms.