South Actors Who Excelled as Bollywood Villains: South cinema stars are known for their brilliant acting. Many of these actors have also left their mark in Bollywood. Sathyaraj will soon be seen in the film ‘Sikandar.’ In this film, he will be seen in a negative role. Before the release of the film, let us know about those actors who have made a special identity among Bollywood audiences with negative characters.
Vijay Sethupathi is one of those actors of South cinema who is famous for his strong acting. He played the role of a villain in the Bollywood film ‘Jawaan’ (2023). His character was so impressive that despite Shah Rukh Khan being the hero, Vijay’s villain’s performance was also much talked about.
Nassar is an experienced actor in the South Indian film industry. He has showcased his art in many languages. His presence in Bollywood was seen in the film ‘Rowdy Rathore’ (2012). In this film, he played the role of a dangerous villain. His villainy in front of Akshay Kumar made the film more exciting.
Jagapati Babu is one of those South actors who has taken his career to new heights by becoming a villain. His entry in Bollywood was with the film ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ (2023). In this film, he played the character of a strong villain against Salman Khan. The film may not have been a huge hit at the box office, but Jagapati’s strong acting caught everyone’s attention.
Prakash Raj is a name that is famous for his villain roles in both South and Bollywood. He gave a tough competition to Salman Khan by becoming Gani Bhai in ‘Wanted’ (2009). After this, in ‘Singham’ (2011), he appeared against Ajay Devgan in the role of Jaikant Shikre and dominated the entire film. His negative role in ‘Dabangg 2’ (2012) also won the hearts of the audience.
Prithviraj Sukumaran has made his mark in South cinema. He has also played negative roles in many films in Bollywood. He was seen as a villain in ‘Naam Shabana.’ Apart from this, he played the role of a villain in the film ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ (2024). Although this film failed at the box office, Prithviraj’s action and his screen presence impressed the audience.
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