4 min readKochiJun 10, 2026 06:42 PM IST Indian cinema has birthed several iconic actors who enthralled audiences with their performances as antagonists. From Amrish Puri, Pran, Amjad Khan, and MN Nambiar to Prakash Raj, NF Varghese, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Ashutosh Rana, the list of extraordinary actors who played villains is long. However, this list can never be complete without the name of one person, arguably one of the most famous and impactful character actors in modern Indian cinema: Raghuvaran. Although almost two decades have passed since his death, Raghuvaran’s face, voice, and performances remain etched in viewers’ minds, making him one of the greatest of all time. From Rajinikanth’s Baashha (1995), Mr Bharath (1986), and Arunachalam (1997), to Nagarjuna’s Shiva (1989), Arjun’s Mudhalvan (1999), Sathyaraj’s Poovizhi Vasalile (1987), Rahman’s Puriyadha Pudir (1990), and Prabhu Deva’s Kaadhalan (1994), there are quite a few movies where he delivered outstanding performances in antagonistic roles. Check out | Bharathiraja Death Updates: Kamal Haasan says ‘his art continues to live on’ Inside Rohini and Raghuvaran’s short-lived marriage At …