Villain (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 6.7

Villain poster

Released in 2002, Villain is an action, drama and crime film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, running about 157 minutes.

What it’s about. Shiva, a bus conductor, robs the corrupt in order to fund an organisation that aids those with disabilities. To avoid detection and trial, he pretends to be his twin, who has disabilities.

Who’s in it. Villain stars Ajith Kumar as Shiva / Vishnu, Meena as Thangam, Kiran Rathod as Lavanya and Sujatha as Lalitha Subramaniam, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Villain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Villain page.

If you liked it. Fans of Villain tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Villain (2002)?
In US, Villain is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Villain worth watching?
Villain holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Villain?
Villain stars Ajith Kumar, Meena, Kiran Rathod, Sujatha and Fefsi Vijayan.
When was Villain released?
Villain was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.