7 actors who aced negative roles on screen

Priyanka Chopra cemented her place as a versatile actress early in her career by playing the manipulative and ambitious Sonia Roy in Aitraaz

Arjun stepped into the antagonist’s shoes in Singham Again, marking a bold move in his career. He brought raw intensity & unpredictability that added freshness

Kajol stunned audiences in Gupt with her chilling performance as Isha, a seemingly innocent lover who turns out to be the obsessive killer

Bobby’s silent but terrifying role in Animal showed his ability to command attention without words, redefining how menace can be portrayed on screen

In Pathaan, John took on the role of the suave yet ruthless Jim — a villain who matched Shah Rukh Khan’s hero blow for blow

With Shaitaan, Madhavan shocked audiences by stepping into the shoes of a menacing antagonist. He proved just how chilling and unpredictable he can be

In projects like Mandala Murders and Andhera, Surveen showed her range by diving into characters that demand emotional complexity and a razor-sharp edge