Ranbir Kapoor’s dark dream! Will Dhoom 4 unleash his inner villain?

Long before morally grey characters became the heartbeat of Hindi cinema, Ranbir Kapoor had already confessed to being fascinated by the darker side of storytelling. Beneath his calm, romantic-hero persona lies a passionate movie buff who understands one simple truth - villains often outlive heroes in public memory.

While audiences applaud the triumphant protagonist, it is usually the antagonist’s dialogue, aura, and menace that linger for decades. Ranbir recognised this early, long before the industry embraced layered anti-heroes.

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When the Villain Outshines the Hero

Reflecting on cinematic history, Ranbir once observed, "They say in a fight between good and evil, it's the good that always wins."

But he also acknowledged what every cinephile secretly knows - the villain often steals the spotlight. Take Gabbar Singh from Sholay, who became more iconic than Jai and Veeru. Or Kancha Cheena from Agneepath, whose chilling presence towered over the narrative. Even when the hero claims victory, it is the antagonist’s style and savagery that dominate pop culture conversations for generations. 

Shah Rukh Khan, Dhoom & The Rise of the Stylish Antagonist

Ranbir has also admired actors who redefined villainy. Recalling early performances by Shah Rukh Khan, he said, "Shah Rukh said KKK...Kiran and registered his name in one of the most iconic roles as a villain."

He further praised the magnetic antagonists of the Dhoom franchise.

“All the villains in the Dhoom franchise stunned everyone, it's unbelievable,” he said.

From high-speed chases to couture styling, Dhoom transformed villains into pop icons.

Now, whispers around Dhoom 4 suggest Ranbir may step into those formidable shoes. Though nothing is official, the speculation alone has ignited excitement - fans already envisioning a suave, cerebral antagonist who matches intensity with intellect. 

His Dream to Play a Chilling Negative Role

In a rare moment of candid reflection, Ranbir also said: "We invariably side with the hero. But if there was no villain for the hero to show his heroism, how would a hero be a hero? I have a dream that once I will do a negative role and people will tell their kids 'so jaa, so jaa nahi toh Ranbir aa jayega!' As our cinema evolves, the villain's character too is becoming more and more complex and interesting. I'm looking forward to the bad guys we are yet to watch, to the actors who will scare us out of our seats and to the villains that will redefine evil."

It wasn’t just a passing thought - it was an artistic yearning. For Ranbir, antagonists blur the line between heroism and villainy. They are aspirational, magnetic, and dangerously unforgettable.

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If Dhoom 4 becomes that turning point, Hindi cinema may witness not just another villain - but the birth of a chilling new legacy.

Moreover, RK is gearing up for Animal Park, where he will slip into a gripping dual role - one of them being the ferocious and chilling antagonist, Aziz. Audiences have already witnessed flashes of his savage intensity in Animal, and the sequel promises to amplify that darkness to an even more electrifying level.