As the saying goes, a hero is only as good as the villain they face. With the resurgence of action-entertainers in Indian cinema, the role of the antagonist has once again gained prominence. Memorable villains like Mogambo, Shakaal, and Maharani were once the backbone of Bollywood슬롯사이트™s cinema. However, the shift towards urban-centric romances led to the decline of these larger-than-life antagonists. Even some hit action films of recent years failed to deliver memorable villains, often focusing solely on glorifying the hero.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천While we슬롯사이트™re still a way off from producing villains as iconic as the ones of yesteryear, 2024 has showcased some stellar performances from actors embodying antagonistic roles. From R Madhavan슬롯사이트™s sinister portrayal in the supernatural thriller Shaitaan to Raghav Juyal슬롯사이트™s scenery-chewing turn in the action-packed Kill, this year has given us plenty to discuss.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Year-Ender 2024: AR Rahman-Saira Banu, Hardik Pandya-Natasa Stankovic and More 슬롯사이트“ Unexpected Indian Celebrity Divorces of the Year.

In this feature, we delve into 10 standout villainous performances from 2024 in Bollywood. While the movies themselves might not have been universally acclaimed, these actors left an indelible mark with their compelling portrayals of evil.

Bansi Sahu (Aditya Srivastava)

Aditya Srivastava in Bhakshak

Movie: Bhakshak

Shah Rukh Khan슬롯사이트™s Netflix production, inspired by real-life events, delves into the horrors of shelter homes, particularly the sexual assaults of its underage female inmates. Such a grim tale demands a villain who is truly detestable, and Aditya Srivastava delivers just that with his portrayal of Bansi Sahu. Known for his work on CID, Srivastava brings a chilling edge to his role as a powerful politician and predator who preys on young girls in his shelter home.

Vanraj (R Madhavan)

R Madhavan in Shaitaan

Movie: Shaitaan

A major reason behind Shaitaan슬롯사이트™s success lies in R Madhavan슬롯사이트™s masterful portrayal of the antagonist. Vanraj, a man with supernatural powers, uses his abilities to torment a family, exerting an eerie control over their eldest daughter. Madhavan슬롯사이트™s nonchalant yet smarmy demeanour makes Vanraj an almost unassailable force of evil, turning him into one of the year슬롯사이트™s most compelling villains, if not the most.

Kanchan Kombdi (Chhaya Kadam)

Chhaya Kadam in Madgaon Express

Movie: Madgaon Express

While Upendra Limaye was entertaining as gangster Mendonza Bhai, one of the villains in Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut, it슬롯사이트™s Chhaya Kadam who steals the show in Madgaon Express. Kadam plays Kanchan Kombdi, a smuggling-ring leader with an undeniable swagger and a "cocky" attitude (pun intended). Her scenes, where she leads a gang of similarly clad women, brim with swag. Laapataa Ladies, Madgaon Express, All We Imagine as Light... what a year this powerhouse actress has had!

Munjya (Ayush Ulagadde)

A Still From Munjya

Movie: Munjya

Though Stree 2 was 2024슬롯사이트™s biggest Bollywood hit, it슬롯사이트™s Maddock Films슬롯사이트™ Munjya that gave us the more memorable villain. Munjya, a CGI creation brought to life with Ayush Ulagadde슬롯사이트™s stellar voice acting, is a chilling blend of grotesque and unhinged, while also being a sexist a-hole. Reminiscent of Gollum, this character슬롯사이트™s wicked antics and murderous tendencies leave quite a lasting impression in a movie that is ordinary at best.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Year-Ender 2024: Allu Arjun슬롯사이트™s 슬롯사이트˜Pushpa 2 The Rule슬롯사이트™, Jr NTR슬롯사이트™s 슬롯사이트˜Devara슬롯사이트™, Prabhas슬롯사이트™ 슬롯사이트˜Kalki 2898 AD슬롯사이트™ 슬롯사이트“ Check Out 10 Highest-Grossing Movies at Box Office in India This Year!

Maharaj Jadunath (Jaideep Ahlawat)

Jaideep Ahlawat in Maharaj

Movie: Maharaj

While Junaid Khan슬롯사이트™s debut performance in Maharaj left much to be desired, Jaideep Ahlawat슬롯사이트™s portrayal of the antagonist was the film슬롯사이트™s huge saving grace. Inspired by real-life events, Ahlawat plays a despicable godman with smug arrogance and an aura of command. His nuanced performance elevates the Netflix film, making it worth watching for his role alone.

Fani (Raghav Juyal)

Raghav Juyal in Kill

Movie: Kill

One of the best action films of 2024 across the globe, Kill is a brutal, gory spectacle with standout characters. Among them, Raghav Juyal슬롯사이트™s Fani emerges as a chaotic force of nature. Juyal슬롯사이트™s performance is raw and menacing, embodying a bloodthirsty antagonist who is later consumed by the hero슬롯사이트™s bloody vengeance. Juyal슬롯사이트™s second negative role of the year, in Yudhra, was also noteworthy, though we hope he doesn슬롯사이트™t get typecast in such roles.

Jitendar Pratap Singh (Abhishek Banerjee)

Abhishek Banerjee in Vedaa

Movie: Vedaa

While Vedaa was an average fare, Abhishek Banerjee슬롯사이트™s chilling portrayal of Jitendar Pratap Singh elevated the film. Banerjee슬롯사이트™s character is a casteist bigot with a deceptively calm exterior who is drunk on his power and is ruthless when it comes to killing innocent people in the name of caste. Banerjee is superb in the role, though the movie got shortchanged by Stree 2 at the box office, which incidentally also had Banerjee, albeit in a much likeable and funnier role.

Prem Singh (Vikrant Massey)

Vikrant Massey in Sector 36

Movie: Sector 36

In a year where Vikrant Massey found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, his performance in Sector 36 reminded audiences of his acting prowess. Massey슬롯사이트™s portrayal of Prem Singh, inspired by the Kothari killings, is utterly despicable. The character슬롯사이트™s sadistic nature and misplaced arrogance are chilling, with Massey delivering a슬롯 머신 사이트 추천truly terrifying performance because it felt so real and dark.

Sondhi (Rahul Bose)

Rahul Bose in Berlin

Movie: Berlin

Though Atul Sabharwal슬롯사이트™s Berlin underwhelmed as a cerebral thriller, Rahul Bose슬롯사이트™s portrayal of Sondhi remains a highlight. As an intelligence officer overseeing the interrogation of a mute terrorist suspect, Sondhi exudes an air of authority, only for his darker motivations to surface later. Bose슬롯사이트™s subtle yet malevolent performance makes the character unforgettable.

Zubair/Danger Lanka (Arjun Kapoor)

Arjun Kapoor in Singham Again

Movie: Singham Again

Rohit Shetty슬롯사이트™s Singham Again has its huge share of flaws, but Arjun Kapoor슬롯사이트™s performance as the main antagonist Zubair aka Danger Lanka is a rare redeeming quality. While the character슬롯사이트™s motivations remain paper-thin, Kapoor surprises with a menacing screen presence and commanding body language, ensuring his negative portrayal stands out in an otherwise over-stuffed, chaotic film.

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