The Rise of Villains: Bollywood's New Heroes

KGF star Yash leads the pack, commanding a record-breaking ₹150 crores for his portrayal of Ravana in Ramayana.

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Legendary actor Kamal Haasan follows suit, demanding ₹30 crores for his role in Kalki 2898 AD.

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South Indian sensation Vijay Sethupathi shines with a ₹21 crore fee for his villainous turn in Jawaan.

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Ranveer Singh, Saif Ali Khan, and Emraan Hashmi redefine villainy with substantial fees for iconic roles.

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Sanjay Dutt's portrayal of Adheera in KGF 2 cements his status as a versatile actor.

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R. Madhavan soar to new heights with acclaimed villainous performance.

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Shahrukh Khan's pioneering portrayal of negative roles paved the way for future actors.

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Bobby Deol also soar to new heights with acclaimed villainous roles in many web series and movies.

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The legacies of iconic villains like Shakti Kapoor and Amrish Puri endure in Bollywood lore.

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Villains are no longer mere adversaries but complex characters driving the narrative forward.

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In Bollywood's new era, villains emerge as the unlikely heroes, shaping the future of storytelling.

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