Here are 7 unforgettable villains of Tollywood

Can you imagine a movie without a strong villain? Can you imagine ‘Baahubali’ without Bhallaladeva or ‘Pushpa’ without SP Bhanwar Shekhwat? Even in life, we often find ourselves strong and sometimes You will encounter negative characters who will turn you into a great warrior. ETimes has compiled a list of terrifying villains that truly elevated the cinematic experience and gave the film the label of a ‘pan-Indian’ film. Actors cannot shine, fight, and succeed on their own without a dark side to challenge. Here are 7 of Tollywood’s exceptional villains who have given us a taste of global cinema.

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Sunil in Pushpa: The Rise

As the manager of the syndicate that is overthrown by Pushpa, Sunil has an incredible rivalry with Pushparaj, the charismatic character played by Allu Arjun, which enhances the overall experience of the film. Lately, movie villains have started dressing like normal people we see in everyday life, making it much easier for us to empathize with them. This change in how villains are portrayed in movies has made them more relatable and understandable to audiences.

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Rana Daggubati in Baahubali

Rana played the role of Prabhas’ younger brother in SS Rajamouli’s epic ‘Baahubali’. His commanding presence, expressive eyes and amazing dialogue delivery made Bhallaladeva’s character unforgettable. Whenever Prabhas and Rana His Daggubati share the screen together, you can often see the villain character Bhallaladeva dominating the scene. There is a moment when he takes the lightning from the main character.

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Vijay Sethupati in ‘Master’

Vijay Sethupathi left a lasting impact in the role of Bhavani opposite Thalapathy Vijay. Rarely does a negative role generate such excitement, especially when played against a thalamic disorder. Bhavani’s theme song played a crucial role in the film’s success, and Sethupathi’s laid-back yet commanding demeanor shattered stereotypes about the villain’s physique.

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Jagapathi Babu in ‘Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava’

Jagapathi Babu played Vashi Reddy, a murderous maniac, in the Junior NTR starrer. His appearance and behavior were reminiscent of a cunning adversary with a sharp eye. He does not rely on flashy accessories or clothes to improve his appearance. Instead, it’s his facial expressions and even the smallest details like his beard that make the difference.

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Sudeep from “Eiga”

Sudeep frustrates the viewers in every frame with provocative, ghostly and threatening acts in defense of Nani’s character. Sudeep’s portrayal of a psychotic villain in this film shattered the concept of how far an antagonist can go in a film. His performance in this film was very convincing and he managed to captivate the character of Samantha Ruth Prabhu completely both emotionally and physically.

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Ramachandra Raju in ‘KGF’

KGF’s Garuda will be remembered as one of the most influential villains in history. KGF could have been a simple hero-centric story, but with Ramachandra Raju’s entry as a formidable antagonist, it became an epic tale. He didn’t just act like a villain; He lived the role.

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Fahadh Faasil in ‘Pushpa’

SP Bhanwar Shekhwat’s screen time may have been limited, but he left an indelible mark. It’s rare for an actor to make such an impact in a limited screen time in a pan-Indian film. Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil has breathed life into the character of SP His Bhanwar Shekhawat, defying his expectations with his exceptional talent.

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