2025's Villainous Reign: Akshay Khanna to Randeep Hooda, Stars Who Stole the Show!

• In 2025, Bollywood villains, including Akshay Khanna, Randeep Hooda, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, outshone heroes with their powerful performances.
• Akshay Khanna impressed with his intense, dangerous portrayal, proving his versatility beyond romantic roles.
• Randeep Hooda's raw and rustic villain Ranatunga in 'Jaat' against Sunny Deol captivated audiences, contributing to the film's 88.26 crore box office.
• Nawazuddin Siddiqui's nuanced Yakshasan in 'Thama' (161.09 crore) blended cunning and innocence, making him the story's most interesting part.
• Riteish Deshmukh as Dadabhai in 'Raid 2' (173.05 crore) and Bobby Deol as Ajay Talwar in 'The Bads of Bollywood' also delivered impactful negative roles.

Why It Matters: 2025 was the year Bollywood's villains dominated, delivering memorable, powerful performances that stole the spotlight.