Richest Villain 2025: Villains see beyond hindrances as first-rate harmonic tragedies from Indian cinema. Contrarily, it has come to be with a number of actors who gained fame by becoming antagonists in films and continuing to amass fortunes through their very versatile long careers, smart business acumen, and what has made them richest in the industry.
1. Sonu Sood
He is a brilliant villain in Bollywood and South Indian films, and to top it all, his worth is at ₹120 crores and above. Apart from just acting, his brand endorsements and a philanthropic image have added to making him popular along with all that wealth.
2. Jagapathi Babu
Once upon a time, a hero, Jagapathi Babu reinvented himself as a powerful villain on screen. He is one of the hot demand antagonists in Telugu cinema and reportedly has a net worth of over ₹100 crores.
3. Gulshan Grover
The legendary bad man of Bollywood showed out this entertainment to the masses around the world for decades. Celebrating over 400 films in his career, he has a fortune rounding around 120 crores of rupees, thus being ranked as one of the richest among the aged villains.
4. Ashish Vidyarthi
An all too familiar face across languages, Ashish Vidyarthi has made quite a mark as a versatile villain. Besides acting, his various workshops and ventures add up to his wealth to nearly ₹80 crore.
5. Ashutosh Rana
Dushman and Sangharsh gave him a name to his spine-chilling performances. Ashutosh Rana continues to derive respect even today. His wealth is attributed to web series, films, and endorsements and is said to be close to ₹55 crore.
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Among these names, Sonu Sood is currently the richest villain in India, 2025. Legends like Gulshan Grover and Jagapathi Babu, however, will continue to reckon with the title of the richest villains in India. These actors prove that even villains can enjoy superstar-level wealth and admiration.