"'Ek Villain' is an important film because when a film of this genre and such a dark character given to me works, then probably doors to play (more) such characters will open," Riteish said. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />"I hope to play characters apart from what I do in comic roles. But of course, I will do comedies," he added. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The 35-year-old was present at an event to celebrate the success of "Ek Villain" along with its director Mohit Suri and co-stars Sidharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor.