Year ender 2023: Bobby Deol in Animal to Saif Ali Khan in Adipurush - best villains of 2023

This year was big in terms of movies and the audience witnessed many blockbuster films and web series. However, some films became the talk of the town not just because of the performance of the hero but also the villains. The year 2023 has given the audience many best villains including Bobby Deol in Animal, Manish Wadhwa in Gadar 2 and Saif Ali Khan in Adipurush. As we are about to enter a new chapter of our life, let's go down memory lane and look at who all won the 'Best Villain' position in our list.

Bobby Deol as Abrar ul Haque in Animal

Headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby stole the show with his powerful, ruthless and vile acting in Animal. He took the antagonist's portrayal a notch higher whose actions echo long after the credits roll.

Manish Wadhwa as Hamid Iqbal in Gadar 2

The film created many records at the box office, marking a powerpack comeback of Sunny Deol. Earlier, makers revealed that they had a hard time finding a villain as powerful as Sunny and Amrish Puri (who played in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha). However, then came Manish Wadhwa, who left a lasting impact with his acting.

Saif Ali Khan as  Lankesh in Adipurush

Starring Prabhas and Adipurush as Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, the film earned mixed responses from the audience owing to its dialogue. Saif's portrayal as demon king Lankesh also became the talk of the town as he did a fairly good job, proving his skills in the world of villains.

Vijay Varma as Anand Swarnakar in Dahaad

Vijay Varma's portrayal was a masterclass, leaving an unsettling impact as he weaves through the complex layers of his character.

Vishesh Bansal as Shubh Joshi in Asur 2

He portrayed young Shubh in the hit series starring Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti. His character personifies a perfect blend of intellect and menace, imprinting an enduring image as the antagonist.

Ronit Roy as Sikandar Chowdhary in Bloody Daddy

Ronit Roy can pull off any character whether it's a positive or antagonist with ease. Portraying the character of Sikandar Chowdhary, a drug lord, the actor does a good job of sending a chill down the spines with his brutality and cunningness that resonates with the audience.

Deepak Dobriyal as Ashwathama Ashu in Bholaa

Deepak did a splendid job as antagonist Ashwathama Ashu who is dark, witty and ruthless. Bholaa helped us introduce ourselves to one of the best villains of the year. His performance not only made him stand out in the film but also in the list of antagonists of 2023