By Latha Srinivasan
Published Nov 07, 2024

Hindustan Times
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It's good being bad! Kamal Haasan's 5 best villainous roles

Kalki 2898 AD (2023) In Nag Ashwin’s magnum opus, Kamal Haasan stunned the world as anti-hero Supreme Yaskin. Determined to become a superpower, the demonic Yaskin is terrifying embodying evil in the Kali Yug. Will Yaskin achieve his evil-dom? Wait for Kalki Part 2.

Aalavandhaan (2001) The Ulaganayagan played a dual role in this Suresh Krissna directorial. As the psychotic Chandru, Kamal Haasan completely immersed himself in the role changing his entire look. This is considered one of his best antagonist roles.

Sigappu Rojakal (1987) This psychological thriller is a landmark film in Kamal Hassan’s career. Playing Dileep, a serial killer, in this Bharathiraja film, the Tamil star won awards galore for his performance.

Dasavatharam (2008) Christian Fletcher. One of the ten avatars that Kamal Haasan played in this film. The actor was not just a stylish-looking villain but also a risk-taker doing some superb stunts in this KS Ravikumar flick.

Indian (2001) Though there is patriotism aplenty in this Shankar movie, Senapathy Chandra Bose was a vigilante who murdered people he perceived as evil. Kamal Haasan embodied the good and the bad as Indian Thatha that became a pan-Indian sensation.