Bollywood Actors Who Shot Up the Menace Meter as Deadly Villains!

Gone are the days when villains were all about loud evil laughs. The new Bollywood has introduced a fresh meaning behind villains, with substantial actors proving that quiet menace, deadly eyes and controlled chaos can be more unsettling, terrifying and apt villainy! Here’s looking at 6 actors who shot up the menace meter as dangerous villains.

#ArjunRampal : In Dhurandhar, Arjun Rampal played villainy, and he committed – as the Angel of Death, ISI Major Iqbal. With a screen presence so strong, Rampal created a wildfire all over the internet, with his intense torture sequence, golden tooth, dense beard and steel-cut expressions. Who was once a lover boy of the early 2000s has redefined what it means to be a villain in the Bollywood of today. As ISI Major Iqbal, the actor brought a slow-burning danger that creeps under your skin rather than shouting for attention!

#AkshayeKhanna : Akshaye Khanna, as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar, proved that he’s one of the finest actors of Bollywood. Screen presence first, expressions next – the result? Lethal performance, one that’s ruling the internet and shows no signs of slowing down! Akshaye didn’t shout; his silence and conviction did all the talking, making him one of the most chilling villains Bollywood has seen in recent times!

#ArjunKapoor : Arjun Kapoor surprised many by playing Danger Lanka in Singham Again! Taking a detour from this boy-next-door image, Arjun leaned into raw aggression and moral darkness, proving that he can touch corners of being an actor! Arjun’s villainy was loud, violent and completely unrestrained, a performance that stayed with the audience long after the credits rolled!

#RanveerSingh : Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat was unfiltered, unbelievable, unforgettable, and absolutely peak performance! A role that did not limit himself, but one that let him explode on the screens! From the film’s climax, to chilling gaze, pause, dialogue delivery and the conviction that made Ranveer Singh – Alauddin Khilji and Alauddin Khilji – Ranveer Singh.

#BobbyDeol : Bobby Deol made the ultimate comeback as Abrar in Animal, and served a performance that stayed with the audience. As Abrar, he showed what controlled brutality can look like, and emerged as a sensation! From his viral glass dance to the classic climax sequence, Bobby Deol made a comeback that was not about just drama, but purely on-screen intimidation!

#RMadhavan : In Shaitaan, R Madhavan nailed the fact that the scariest villains are the ones who look calm on the surface level! With his unbeatable acting finesse, Madhavan made everyone question how thin the lines are between good and evil!

These actors not only shot up the meter of deadly and menacing, they showed that the villains are also about chilling silence, explosive rage and unsettling calm – all that serves peak cinematic moments.

By Keerti Kadam