Terrifying Villains in Telugu Cinema: These are the unforgettable villain roles in Tollywood!

Generally, in every movie, the villain’s role is as crucial as the hero’s. The stronger the villain, the more the hero’s character is elevated. Therefore, Tollywood directors pay special attention to designing the villain’s character along with the hero’s. They believe that if the villain’s role clicks, it automatically elevates the hero and makes the movie a hit. However, despite hundreds of films being made in Tollywood, only a few villain roles have left a lasting impression on the audience’s mind. This special report by You Say brings those characters to the forefront. Let’s take a look.

Bhikshu Yadav (Sye)

In ‘Sye‘, directed by Rajamouli, the villain Bhikshu Yadav’s role, played by Pradeep Rawat, is much more powerful than the hero, Nitin’s role. With a nose ring, Pradeep Rawat looks terrifyingly real as a villain. This role was a turning point in Pradeep Rawat’s career.

Ali Bhai (Pokiri)

In ‘Pokiri‘, after Mahesh Babu, the role that everyone remembers is Ali Bhai played by Prakash Raj. As a mafia don, Prakash Raj was not only powerful but also provided comic relief with his unique dialogue delivery. Prakash Raj has mentioned that this role will remain unforgettable in his career.

Bhallaladeva (Baahubali)

In ‘Baahubali‘, directed by SS Rajamouli, Rana Daggubati’s role as Bhallaladeva captivated everyone. His portrayal of a conniving and ambitious king, ready to battle Baahubali (Prabhas) with his imposing physique, was unprecedented in Telugu cinema.

Pasupathi (Arundhati)

In ‘Arundhati‘, Sonu Sood’s portrayal of Pasupathi, an indelible villain, stands out for its sheer terror. He attempts to possess Arundhati (Anushka), making his role terrifyingly memorable.

Katraj (Chatrapathi)

In ‘Chatrapathi‘, the role of Katraj is also quite cruel. Supreeth Reddy played the role of a tyrant who harasses refugees from Sri Lanka. This film gave him numerous opportunities in the industry thereafter.

Panda (Gharshana)

In ‘Gharshana‘, Venkatesh, as DCP Ramachandraplayed a powerful role. Equally formidable is his adversary, the gangster Panda, played by Salim Baig, who delivered an outstanding performance.

Maddali Shiva Reddy (Race Gurram)

Maddali Shiva Reddy in ‘Race Gurram‘ is another unforgettable villain in Telugu cinema. The way Ravi Kishan’s character seeks revenge on the hero, played by Allu Arjun, after becoming a minister, is notable.

Vairam Dhanush (Sarrainodu)

In ‘Sarrainodu‘, directed by Boyapati Srinu, Aadhi Pinisetty played a villain for the first time. His portrayal of Vairam Dhanush, a chief minister’s son, was brutally compelling.

Bhavani (Siva)

‘Siva‘ was a trendsetter of its time, with the villain Bhavani presenting a unique challenge to the norms of villainy in cinema. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, this role by Raghuvaran redefined the portrayal of villains in Telugu cinema.

Bukka Reddy (Rakta Charitra)

Bukka Reddy in ‘Rakta Charitra‘ is a horrifying character, played by Abhimanyu Singh, who assaults women and kills anyone in his way. His entry in the movie brings a sense of tension among the audience.

Amrish Puri (Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari)

In ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari‘, starring Chiranjeevi, Amrish Puri enchanted the Telugu audience as the wicked magician Mahadrashta. His quest to control the divine heroine was captivating.

Ranadev Billa (Magadheera)

In ‘Magadheera‘, directed by Rajamouli, the character Ranadev Billa, played by Dev Gill, shares significant screen presence with the hero. His muscular physique and acting gripped the audience.

Mangalam Srinu (Pushpa)

In ‘Pushpa‘, directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, Sunil played the role of Mangalam Srinu. Known for his comedic and heroic roles, Sunil’s portrayal as a villain surprised the Telugu audience, particularly with his look and performance.