7 Anti-Hero Movies and Shows Where the ‘Bad Guys’ Steal the Spotlight

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Not all heroes wear capes — some break rules, blur moral lines, and still make you root for them.

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These anti-heroes are flawed, unpredictable, and deeply human — proving that good and evil aren’t always black and white. Here are seven gripping stories where the “bad guys” take center stage.

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Baazigar – Amazon Prime Video

Shah Rukh Khan redefined the Bollywood anti-hero as Ajay, a man who seduces and destroys for revenge. His dark charm and tragic motives make him impossible to hate.

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Badlapur – ZEE5

Varun Dhawan’s Raghu is consumed by grief and revenge, showing how loss can turn love into obsession.

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Vaastav – YouTube

Sanjay Dutt’s Raghu rises from a common man to a dreaded don — a tragic journey of power, guilt, and lost innocence.

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Joker – JioHotstar

Joaquin Phoenix delivers a haunting performance as Arthur Fleck, a failed comedian who becomes Gotham’s Joker. His descent into madness exposes the cruelty of society and makes you feel for the monster he becomes.

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V for Vendetta – YouTube

In a dystopian Britain, masked vigilante V (Hugo Weaving) sparks a revolution against tyranny. Part hero, part terrorist, his radical fight for freedom challenges what justice truly means.

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Dexter – Netflix

A forensic expert by day, serial killer by night — Dexter kills only the guilty, making us question morality itself.

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Suicide Squad – Amazon Prime Video

A team of imprisoned supervillains — including Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and Deadshot (Will Smith) — are sent on deadly missions for the U.S. government. Outlaws with attitude, they show surprising heart and humor that make you cheer for them.

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