6 Ajay Devgn movies where he played Antagonist

Ajay Devgn playing Villain?

Bona fide star Ajay Devgn has played several good-guy roles as a protagonist, playing the police officer, family guy, and more. He has won the hearts of the audience and critics alike by portraying antagonists as well. An ode to his acting prowess is his powerful portrayal of morally grey characters. Here are some of his films in which he nailed the role of the villain! 

1. Deewangee (2002)

This murder-mystery thriller film by Aneez Bazmee revolves around psychological underpinnings. In this, Devgn donned the complex role of the villain who has a mental disorder, split personality with great ease and nuance, and demonstrated his acting prowess. Even though it was a flop at the box office, it received wide acclaim. 

2. Company (2002)

Devgn played Mallik, the role of a Bombay crime lord, a man on the wrong side of the law. This Ram Gopal Verma directorial received wide recognition commercially and internationally at several film festivals. 

3. Khakee (2004)

In this Rajkumar Santoshi film, Devgn played the villain, Yashwant Angre, persuasively and came across as a formidable threat. 

4. Kaal (2005)

Directed by Soham Shah, this movie is a horror/drama film. Devgn played the role of the villain, the ghost Kaali Pratap Singh. His performance was applauded by the critics; consequently, this movie was also one of the best movies of 2005. 

5. Apharan (2005)

Directed by Prakash Jha, this movie shows the bad people from a humanised lens, and Devgn, who played the role of a morally grey person, portrayed very terrifically the backstory of why the character got into the dark world of crime and kidnapping. 

6. Once Upon a Time in Mumbai (2010)

This Milan Luthria film, set in the 1970s, traces the initiation and dynamic landscape of the underworld mafia in Mumbai. Devgn, who played the role of a rising smuggler, Sultan Mirza, encapsulated the character in conflict and his feelings for his people and the city of Mumbai in an extremely nuanced manner.