Gone are the days when only a conventional protagonist took all the limelight, fandom & love. Antagonists have become the latest favorites across all genres, especially crime thrillers. These six deadliest gangsters redefine spine-chilling terror in the coolest way possible through their characters.
Marlon Brando in The Godfather
He essayed the character of Vito Corleone, the gangster no one can stand against. His on-screen persona left the viewers stunned every second. The ability to inspire fear and awe at the same time on-screen was highly appreciated by the audience.
Anil Kapoor in The Night Manager
Anil Kapoor essayed the character of Shailendra Rungta aka Shelly, the deadliest arms dealer wanted across the globe. Shelly's character seems to have an uncanny way of looking into your eye and piercing through your soul. The character surely gave everyone goosebumps for being so evil and yet so dashingly charming.
Al Pacino in Scarface
He is one of the most influential actors of the 20th century. The 1983 film elevated the stakes of Hollywood with this masterpiece. From the body language to the perfectly pitched deadly dialogues, AL Pacino as Tony remains a classic.
Shah Rukh Khan in Don
The Don series starring Shah Rukh Khan gave a new platform to antagonists in Indian cinema. Don was sexy, dangerous & anyone would be smitten with his looks. The film was a major hit at the box office.
Robert De Niro in Goodfellas
Another classic of the 90s that is still being re-watched for the millionth time only for Robert’s character. His dangerous charm during the heist had everyone love him more. Goodfellas is enshrined in the hall of fame of crime movies.
Ajay Devgn in Company
Swag, terror, anger. Ajay Devgn redefined what a real gunda & bhai looked like & could do. The audience loved the film, especially Ajay & his brilliant character portrayal. The film was released in the early 2000s.
These six gangsters had a major role to play in the success of their respective projects. What's more, they have been iconized by fans all over the world as the deadliest yet the coolest gangsters of all time.