Akshaye Khanna To Arjun Rampal: Actors Who Played Antagonists And Stole the Show

By Afiur
January 24, 2026

Akshaye Khanna – Dhurandhar

Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar dominated the screens like no other.

From steel-cut expressions to violent brutality, Akshaye Khanna turned out to be the major highlight of Dhurandhar.

Arjun Rampal – Dhurandhar

Arjun Rampal stepped into a deeper shade of grey by portraying the Angel of Death, Major Iqbal, in Dhurandhar.

With his performance in the film, Arjun Rampal proved again why negative roles suit him best.

Sharad Kelkar – Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web

Sharad Kelkar is reigning dread as Bada Chaudhary, the smuggling kingpin, in Emraan Hashmee’s Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web.

Known for slipping comfortably into his roles, Sharad Kelkar let the character take centre stage.

Jaideep Ahlawat – Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins

Jaideep Ahlawat plays the primary antagonist, a mafia art collector, Rajan Aulakh and unleashes terror simply with his curt way of dealing with the conflict.

Known for seeping into layered and challenging roles, Jaideep Ahlawat does not disappoint as a suave antagonist.

Arjun Kapoor – Singham Again

Arjun Kapoor surprised and shocked everyone by taking a detour from his loverboy image, only to step into a grey zone as Danger Lanka in Singham Again.

From his chilly expressions to his menacing presence, he was praised for his performance.

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