<p>Actor Riteish Deshmukh who will be seen in a different avatar in his upcoming film 'Ek Villain' says the role in the movie is a radical departure from what he has done in the past.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The actor has donned a look of an unassuming ordinary guy with sinister streak in the film.<br /><br /> His look has already managed to grab attention from everyone. Apparently, Riteish will be making his debut as an antagonist with this film.<br /><br />The actor, popular for his comic roles, said he enjoyed exploring this new side of his on screen.<br /><br />"I play a middle-class family man, frustrated by the unfair treatment meted out to him from every corner of society. Playing the role of Rakesh has been the most exciting choice I have made in my career. It's a radical departure from what I have done and I have enjoyed exploring the alternate side to me," Riteish said in a statement here.<br /><br />With actor Sidharth Malhotra also being touted as the villain in this musical romantic thriller, the speculation about the identity of the real villain continues.<br /><br />"Anyone could be the villain. That is for you to watch and find out," director Mohit Suri said.<br /><br />Riteish was director Mohit's first and only choice for the role in 'Ek Villain'.<br /><br />"There is something evil about a person who is so regular and ordinary. Rakesh's character lurks in the shadows. He isn't loud and in-your-face but his mere presence can be unnerving," Mohit said.<br /><br />Produced by Ekta Kapoor the film is slated to release on June 27. <br /></p>
<p>Actor Riteish Deshmukh who will be seen in a different avatar in his upcoming film 'Ek Villain' says the role in the movie is a radical departure from what he has done in the past.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The actor has donned a look of an unassuming ordinary guy with sinister streak in the film.<br /><br /> His look has already managed to grab attention from everyone. Apparently, Riteish will be making his debut as an antagonist with this film.<br /><br />The actor, popular for his comic roles, said he enjoyed exploring this new side of his on screen.<br /><br />"I play a middle-class family man, frustrated by the unfair treatment meted out to him from every corner of society. Playing the role of Rakesh has been the most exciting choice I have made in my career. It's a radical departure from what I have done and I have enjoyed exploring the alternate side to me," Riteish said in a statement here.<br /><br />With actor Sidharth Malhotra also being touted as the villain in this musical romantic thriller, the speculation about the identity of the real villain continues.<br /><br />"Anyone could be the villain. That is for you to watch and find out," director Mohit Suri said.<br /><br />Riteish was director Mohit's first and only choice for the role in 'Ek Villain'.<br /><br />"There is something evil about a person who is so regular and ordinary. Rakesh's character lurks in the shadows. He isn't loud and in-your-face but his mere presence can be unnerving," Mohit said.<br /><br />Produced by Ekta Kapoor the film is slated to release on June 27. <br /></p>