Any film’s main characters may be its hero or heroine. A film cannot be complete without a villain. Without the drama that the antagonist creates, it is impossible to tell the story of the protagonists. South film is filled with drama, entertainment and heroism. Many movies have featured action scenes that are spectacular, such as the movies Bahubali and RRR. These movies have a great villain who has performed an outstanding performance.
List of South Movie Villains
This article will give you an overview of some of the most notorious villains in south Indian films.
24. Jagapathi Babu
Jagapathi Babu, a popular Indian actor plays the role of a villain in various Telugu and Malayalam films. He has worked with many prominent directors, including Guna Sekhar and Ramgopal Varma, Suresh Krishna and Krishna Vamsi. His extraordinary energy and acting abilities made him famous.
23. Rana Daggubati
Rana Daggubati, an Indian film producer and actor, is also a photographer and visual effects coordinator. He has played roles in many Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. This actor made his debut in Telugu films with Leader. He is a producer and actor who has won the hearts of millions.
22. Adhi Pinisetty
Aadhi pinishetty has appeared in many Tamil and Telugu films. He has played supporting, lead, and villain roles in Indian films. Oka V Chitram, his first movie, was his breakthrough film. He also had a huge break with Eeram in Tamil. He got awards like Nandi Award, SIIMA Award, Filmfare Awards South.
21. Dev Gill
Dev Gill is a prominent actor who plays the role of a villain in Telugu and Telugu films. In 2002, he made his debut in the film Shaheed-E-Azam. He also appeared in Magadheera 2009 in Telugu. He was popularized for his role as the villain in the Tamil movie Sura.
20. Prakash Raj
He is a popular south Indian villain. His popularity is so great that he is currently the highest-paid villain in the south Indian cinema industry. He is well-known for his roles in the four most popular south Indian languages, namely Tamil Telugu Kannada and Malayalam.
19. Sonu Sood
This is not just a well-known name in Bollywood Hindi movies, but many people know him as the popular south Indian villain. He has been the villain in many Telugu and Kannada movies.
18. Suman
He is a talented actor who has appeared in negative roles in many films, including the Rajnikanth movie Sivaji. He has performed in all four major South Indian languages, which includes Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
17. Sai Kumar
Sai Kumar is the most well-known villain in south Indian cinema today. His roles have included many negative ones in several films. Aadi and Thirunamgalam are just a few examples. In a few films, he also plays the role of the main protagonist.
16. Rahul Dev
This talented actor is well-known for his many roles in Hindi films, both positive and negatively. We don’t know this talented actor is one of the most powerful villains south India has.
15. Mukesh Rishi
He has also appeared in many Indian films, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi. He has appeared in many south Indian movies, including Sher, Winner and Drona.
14. Vidyut Jamwal
He is also known for his outstanding roles as antagonists in south Indian films. He is quickly rising to be an upcoming star, and has already made a significant impact in the few movies he has appeared in. Billa-2 and Oosaravelli are just a few of his notable roles.
His multi-talented acting skills are best known for his Tamil and Kannada films. His vast talent extends beyond acting. He is also a skilled writer and director. Among others, his films include Soorappa and Tirupati as well as Veera, Gentleman and Indrudu Chandrudu.
12. Pradeep Rawat
This actor has been seen in many negative roles in Hindi films. He is also a well-known villain in the south Indian film industry. Sye was his first film. This talented actor has never looked back.
11. Vajramuni
This talented actor is one of the most prominent villains in the south Indian film industry. Although he may not be a household name today, he has certainly made an impact through his acting. He was a popular actor and had a powerful voice.
10. Ajay Rathnam
The talented actor has acted in more than 400 films. He has acted in over 400 films in five languages. His most notable role was the title role in Vikramarkudu, directed by SS Rajamouli. He is also well-known for his work on television. He has appeared in many films including Varsham and Sye.
9. Ramya Krishnan
She is a popular villain in the Tamil film industry. She is well-known for her acting skills and the ability to attract audiences to the theatres. Her most memorable and well-remembered performance was in the role Neelambari, which she played against Rajnikanth, the God of south Indian cinemas.
8. Daniel Balaji
Daniel Balaji, a well-known actor, has also acted in Bollywood and south Indian films. His roles in Hindi and south Indian films are his most well-known. His most memorable role as a villain was in the Telugu movie Chirutha.
7. Arun Vijay
Another popular villain of South Indian films is Arun Vijay. He is a Tamil movie actor and has received accolades and awards for his acting skills. His notable role as a villain is in Yennai Anandhaal, where he played the role of Victor Manohar.
6. Radikaa Sarathkumar
Radikaa Sarathkumar, another female actress, is well-known for her role as a villain in south Indian films. Radikaa Sarathkumar is a dominant actress in Tamil and Telugu movies. She also owns her own production company. She was first recognized for her ability to play the role of the villain in Shankar.
5. Kalabhavan Mani
The acting skills of this late actor made him a star in more than 200 films. He has appeared in Telugu, Malayalam, and a few Tamil movies. His negative roles in films are what make him most famous. His notable works include Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinnum, Gemini and Chotta Mumbai.
4. Sayaji Shinde
He has appeared in many films, including Telugu, Marathi and Tamil movies, Kannada movies, and Malayalam movies. He is one of the most popular villains in south Indian films. He started his acting career in Marathi films, but he later moved on to other languages. Among his most notable films are Tagore and Lakshmi.
3. Avinash Yelandur
This talented actor has acted in over 850 movies. He is well-known for his versatility as well as his immense acting talent. Films like Drona and Mathadana, Thirumalai and others are some of his most notable.
2. Nassar
The director can also rely on the South Indian actor Nasser as a favorite villain. He is well-known for his roles in many south Indian movies.
1. Ashish Vidyarthi
He is 54 years old and is well-known for his acting skills and his portrayal of negative roles on screen. His notable films include Hijack, Anand and AK-47.
Many of the actors mentioned above are also notable in the Hindi film industry. These actors have made a name for themselves in south Indian cinema.
