Top 10 Villains: Indian film villains are no longer the evil ones anymore. Nowadays, villains are even icons. There are some actors who have portrayed their villains so perfectly that they have gained a fan base that is even larger or stronger than the heroes. These are ten of them who have amazed people with their performance.
Vijay Varma has made his own mark with his charged performances in movies such as Darlings and Mirzapur. His skill to act gray characters has gained a dedicated fan base. His pay for each movie is set at between ₹85 lakh to an annual compensation of approximately ₹2 crore
Aravind Swamy’s transformation of the romantic hero to a cold-blooded villain in movies such as Thani Oruvan and Chekka Chivantha Vaanam has earned him praise all the way. His urbane yet cruel acting leaves him etched in minds. He may earn Rs 35 lakhs for each film which is plenty of money.
Bobby Deol’s comeback as a villain in Animal and Aashram has solidified his role of acting dark, intense parts. His sinister silence and commanding presence have put him at the top of the pile. Silent killer might be minting Rs 4 to 5 crores per movie after Animal.
SJ Suryah’s act in Maanaadu and Mark Antony ensures that he can overshadow the screen with his offbeat and dominating villainous performances. His style is his trademark. He is among the top-paid villian earning around 8 to 10 crore per movie.
Arjun Das’s distinct voice and dominating presence on screen in Kaithi and Master have established him as one of the most thrilling villains of Tamil cinema. His capacity to infuse depth into the villain characters has led him to reach cult status. With humongous fan base for his voice he commands between Rs 40 lakhs to 1 crore.
Sonu Sood’s negative roles in Dabangg and Simmba brought him into the limelight. His humanitarian work in real life also raised his popularity level, and he became one of the most sought-after actors. Villain turned hero rake approximately 1.5 crore per movie.
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Rana Daggubati’s portrayal of Bhallaladeva in Baahubali cemented his status as one of the most iconic villains in Indian cinema. His towering presence and ruthless character won him immense fan admiration. Here comes yet another highest paying Villain with Rs 15 crore per film.
Jaideep Ahlawat’s chilling performances in Raazi and Paatal Lok have cemented him as one of the most iconic villains of Bollywood. His skill to enact the brutal and menacing characters has made him an actor to be reckoned with. His paycheck for Paatal Lok Season 2 doubled from Rs 40 lakh to Rs 20 crore
Prakash Raj has featured in some of Indian cinema’s most iconic villains, starting from Pokiri until Singham. His versatility and assertive screen presence have made him a favorite among people. His salary varies from ₹2-5 crore depending on the intensity of the role.
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