Villain (2017)
Plot
Villain is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language neo-noir psychological action thriller film written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Vishal, Srikanth Meka, Raashii Khanna, Hansika Motwani, Manju Warrier, Siddique, Chemban Vinod Jose, Renji Panicker, Saikumar and Aju Varghese in supporting roles. Manoj Paramahamsa was the cinematographer. The songs were written by 4 Musics and the film score was composed by Sushin Shyam. The story revolves around ADGP Mathew Manjooran, a senior IPS officer renounces his office after taking a sabbatical but is re-enlisted to deal with one last case involving a series of connected murders. Principal photography began on 3 March 2017 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and ended in mid-June. It was the first Indian film to be completely filmed in 8K resolution. Villain was released in India on October 18, coinciding with the Diwali holiday. It received generally mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. It also marked the Malayalam debut for Vishal, Raashii Khanna, Hansika Motwani and Srikanth Meka.
Villain details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Thriller |
| Runtime | 2h 24m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | B. Unnikrishnan |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Villain — questions
What is Villain about?
Villain is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language neo-noir psychological action thriller film written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Vishal, Srikanth Meka, Raashii Khanna, Hansika Motwani, Manju Warrier, Siddique, Chemban Vinod Jose, Renji Panicker, Saikumar and Aju Varghese in supporting roles. Manoj Paramahamsa was the cinematographer. The songs were written by 4 Musics and the film score was composed by Sushin Shyam. The story revolves around ADGP Mathew Manjooran, a senior IPS officer renounces his office after taking a sabbatical but is re-enlisted to deal with one last case involving a series of connected murders. Principal photography began on 3 March 2017 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and ended in mid-June. It was the first Indian film to be completely filmed in 8K resolution. Villain was released in India on October 18, coinciding with the Diwali holiday. It received generally mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. It also marked the Malayalam debut for Vishal, Raashii Khanna, Hansika Motwani and Srikanth Meka.
Who is in the cast of Villain?
Villain stars Mohanlal, Vishal, Srikanth Meka, Raashii Khanna, Hansika Motwani, Manju Warrier and is directed by B. Unnikrishnan. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Villain online?
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How long is Villain?
Villain runs 2h 24m (144 minutes).
Who directed Villain?
Villain was directed by B. Unnikrishnan.
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