Year
Ender
2023
-
Deadly
Villains:
As
the
curtain
falls
on
another
cinematic
year,
Indian
cinema
witnessed
a
slew
of
unforgettable
performances,
with
the
villains
taking
centre
stage
in
2023.
From
seasoned
actors
to
unexpected
debuts,
these
antagonists
left
an
indelible
mark
on
the
audience
with
their
menacing
portrayals.
Here's
a
closer
look
at
the
villains
who
made
a
deadly
impact
on
the
big
screen
in
2023.
Vijay
Sethupathi
in
'Jawan':
Tamil
cinema's
powerhouse,
Vijay
Sethupathi,
made
a
striking
presence
in
the
action-packed
thriller
'Jawan.'
His
portrayal
of
a
cunning
and
ruthless
antagonist
added
layers
to
the
film,
elevating
the
stakes
for
the
protagonist.
Arjun
Rampal
in
'Bhagavanth
Kesari':
Bollywood's
charismatic
and
good-looking
Arjun
Rampal
marked
his
Telugu
debut
with
'Bhagavanth
Kesari,'
where
he
essayed
the
role
of
a
formidable
antagonist,
Rahul
Sanghvi.
Rampal's
intense
screen
presence
and
gripping
performance
added
a
new
dimension
to
the
narrative,
proving
that
his
versatility
transcends
language
barriers.
Bobby
Deol
was
celebrated
this
year
in
the
antagonist's
role
with
'Animal.'
Known
for
his
charismatic
yet
menacing
portrayal,
Deol's
performance
as
Abrar
Haque
added
depth
to
the
character,
and
'Animal'
showcased
Deol's
ability
to
bring
a
certain
gravitas
to
negative
characters.
Emraan
Hashmi
in
'Tiger
3':
Emraan
Hashmi
stepped
into
the
antagonist's
shoes
in
the
blockbuster
'Tiger
3.'
His
enigmatic
and
calculating
portrayal
of
Aatish
Rehman
added
an
unpredictable
element
to
the
spy
thriller.
Hashmi's
ability
to
strike
a
balance
between
charm
and
malevolence
left
audiences
in
awe.
John
Abraham
in
'Pathan':
John
Abraham's
menacing
presence
and
physical
prowess
added
intensity
to
'Pathan',
creating
a
formidable
foe
for
the
lead
characters.
Abraham's
portrayal
demonstrated
that
he
can
seamlessly
switch
between
hero
and
villain
roles.
Manish
Wadhwa
in
'Gadar
2':
In
the
sequel
to
the
iconic
film
'Gadar,'
Manish
Wadhwa
delivered
a
memorable
performance
as
the
antagonist.
His
portrayal
contributed
to
the
emotional
conflicts,
creating
a
gripping
narrative.
As
we
bid
farewell
to
2023,
these
formidable
villains
have
not
only
challenged
the
protagonists
on
screen
but
have
also
won
audiences'
hearts
even
while
depicting
shades
of
grey.