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Haiwaan to Ajnabee: Films in which Akshay Kumar essayed negative roles

Updated On: 10 September, 2026 12:56 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

Akshay Kumar has often impressed audiences with his action-packed performances and comic timing, but the actor has also explored his darker side on screen. With Haiwaan bringing him back in a negative role, here’s a look at some of his memorable villainous roels across films over the years.

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Akshay Kumar negative roles (Pics/Instagram, still from movies)
Akshay Kumar negative roles (Pics/Instagram, still from movies)
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Akshay Kumar is gearing up to play a negative role in Priyadarshan's Haiwaan which also stars Saif Ali Khan. This marks a new chapter in his filmography.
Akshay Kumar is gearing up to play a negative role in Priyadarshan's Haiwaan which also stars Saif Ali Khan. This marks a new chapter in his filmography.
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In Ajnabee, Akshay Kumar played Vikram Bajaj, a charming yet manipulative man who becomes involved in a dangerous plan of deceit and betrayal. The thriller also starred Bobby Deol, Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu in key roles.
In Ajnabee, Akshay Kumar played Vikram Bajaj, a charming yet manipulative man who becomes involved in a dangerous plan of deceit and betrayal. The thriller also starred Bobby Deol, Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu in key roles.
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In Aflatoon, Akshay Kumar played Rocky, a street-smart conman who gets caught up in a dangerous conspiracy involving mistaken identities. The action comedy also starred Urmila Matondkar, Anupam Kher, Shazia Malik and Farida Jalal in key roles.
In Aflatoon, Akshay Kumar played Rocky, a street-smart conman who gets caught up in a dangerous conspiracy involving mistaken identities. The action comedy also starred Urmila Matondkar, Anupam Kher, Shazia Malik and Farida Jalal in key roles.
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In Blue, Akshay Kumar played Aarav Malhotra, a skilled treasure hunter who becomes involved in a dangerous hunt for a sunken ship carrying a fortune. The action thriller also starred Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta, Zayed Khan and Katrina Kaif.
In Blue, Akshay Kumar played Aarav Malhotra, a skilled treasure hunter who becomes involved in a dangerous hunt for a sunken ship carrying a fortune. The action thriller also starred Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta, Zayed Khan and Katrina Kaif.
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In 2.0, Akshay Kumar played Dr Richard, a vengeful scientist who transforms into the deadly Crow Man after being driven to the brink by the misuse of mobile phones. The sci-fi action film also starred Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson in key roles.
In 2.0, Akshay Kumar played Dr Richard, a vengeful scientist who transforms into the deadly Crow Man after being driven to the brink by the misuse of mobile phones. The sci-fi action film also starred Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson in key roles.
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In 8x10 Tasveer, Akshay Kumar played Jai Puri, a young man with the ability to see the last moments of a dead person by touching their photograph. The mystery thriller also starred Ayesha Takia, Sharmila Tagore, Javed Jaffrey and Anant Mahadevan in key roles. Akshay’s character gets drawn into a complex murder mystery as he tries to uncover the truth.
In 8x10 Tasveer, Akshay Kumar played Jai Puri, a young man with the ability to see the last moments of a dead person by touching their photograph. The mystery thriller also starred Ayesha Takia, Sharmila Tagore, Javed Jaffrey and Anant Mahadevan in key roles. Akshay’s character gets drawn into a complex murder mystery as he tries to uncover the truth.
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In Khiladi 420, Akshay Kumar played a dual role, with one of his characters portrayed as the antagonist. The film also starred Mahima Chaudhry, Gulshan Grover and Alok Nath in key roles. Akshay’s negative character added a darker twist to the action thriller.
In Khiladi 420, Akshay Kumar played a dual role, with one of his characters portrayed as the antagonist. The film also starred Mahima Chaudhry, Gulshan Grover and Alok Nath in key roles. Akshay’s negative character added a darker twist to the action thriller.
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Kumar stepped into darker territory with his role in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara. He played Shoaib Khan, a powerful and ruthless underworld don, bringing a menacing edge to the character.
Kumar stepped into darker territory with his role in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara. He played Shoaib Khan, a powerful and ruthless underworld don, bringing a menacing edge to the character.
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Cming up, he has joined Ajay Devgn's Golmaal 5, in which he will again play negative character. His bald look while posing with cast has piques interest.
Cming up, he has joined Ajay Devgn's Golmaal 5, in which he will again play negative character. His bald look while posing with cast has piques interest.

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