Shooting for the multistarrer The Villain started in the Minerva Mills grounds in Bengaluru today. Sudeep and Telugu actor Srikanth were in the shooting. There was a pleasant surprise for everyone when Puneeth Rajkumar dropped in to wish the film team.

He visited the shooting spot and spoke to Sudeep, Srikanth and director Prem. The first look of the film which starts Two of Sandalwood's top stars Shivarajkumar and Sudeep was released on Saturday and has created a sensation. The film is likely to release in December.