Ek Villain Returns box office collection prediction day 1: Analyst predicts THIS for Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani-starrer

'Ek Villain Returns', starring John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria, is set to hit the silver screens tomorrow, i.e. July 29. The film is directed by Mohit Suri and it is the sequel to the 'Ek Villain - There's One in Every Love Story' which was released in 2014.

Sumit Kadel, film trade analyst, predicted a fair start for the movie. "Rs 6-8 cr would be a fair start.. Director Mohit Suri has a loyal audience base," he tweeted.

#EkVillainReturns will have a free run next week.. Backed by a popular franchise & good music, it can open decently well. ₹ 6-8 cr would be a fair start.. Director Mohit Suri has a loyal audience base.. what are your thoughts on its opening Biz ? #ArjunKapoor #JohnAbhraham pic.twitter.com/UTRybUWrZ3

— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) July 26, 2022

He also added that the "#EkVillainReturns will have a free run next week.. Backed by a popular franchise & good music, it can open decently well."

The film is produced by Shobha Kapoor & Ektaa R Kapoor. Its trailer, released on June 30, has clocked 4.7 million views on YouTube - making it one of the most anticipated movies this year. 

In a press conference, Arjun Kapoor said, on "Ek Villain Returns", a sequel to Suri's 2014 film "Ek Villain", he was able to stand up to Abraham as the actor made him feel "comfortable on sets," reported PTI. 

"He gave me that warmth and connection, and made me feel secure on the set... I didn't need to impress him or anyone to make them think that I'm capable of standing next to John Abraham," he added.

As per PTI report, Patani said "Ek Villain Returns" is a movie which is not about "who is the hero or who is the villain".

"It is about the journey that all of us are going through and how different circumstances can change and make us the heroes or the villains. My character is quite smart and she believes that being greedy is not a problem. She can go to any lengths for her greed," she added.

During the promotional event, producer Ektaa R Kapoor was asked about Kamaal R Khan's allegation that "Ek Villain Returns" is a copy of a South Korean film, as per the PTI. 

To this, the producer replied that Suri narrated her two scripts that he had developed. 

"Let me tell you the truth about this movie. Mohit had narrated two scripts to me. I told him that the 'Ek Villain' franchise has to be much bigger this time. He then told me that Rohit Shetty liked this script a lot and he has taken it, PTI report added.  

"I went to Rohit, I'm like his sister, and I requested him. Like a good brother he is, he gave it back. It is one such script that whoever listens to it will not say no to it. This script has not been made in any language, anywhere," she said.

The producer noted that in the age of streaming services, it has become a "big challenge" to bring audiences to cinema houses.