Not every blockbuster is remembered for its hero. Sometimes, the villains walk away with all the praise and make the film unforgettable. Here are 8 Bollywood movies where the villain’s power outshined the hero.

Sholay (1975)

Gabbar Singh, played by Amjad Khan, became the most feared and loved villain of Indian cinema — a character that lives on forever.

Mr. India (1987)

Amrish Puri’s “Mogambo khush hua!” is still one of the most legendary villain dialogues in Bollywood history.

Darr (1993)

Shah Rukh Khan’s obsessive lover role is still remembered as one of his most iconic performances — even more than the hero of the film.

Khalnayak (1993)

Sanjay Dutt’s iconic role as Ballu made the film a massive hit and gave Bollywood one of its most memorable anti-heroes.

Omkara (2006)

Saif Ali Khan as Langda Tyagi turned the story into a gripping watch with his cunning and unforgettable villainy.

Ek Villain (2014)

Riteish Deshmukh shocked everyone with his chilling performance, proving that a strong villain can make a thriller unforgettable.

Padmaavat (2018)

Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji gave audiences goosebumps with his fierce and wild character, becoming the highlight of the film.

Mardaani 2 (2019)

Vishal Jethwa plays a chilling, dangerous villain whose performance matched Rani Mukerji’s fierce cop, making the film raw and intense.