Vicky Kaushal

Although Bollywood could not deliver decent hits back-to-back in 2024 and 2025, there were a few films that undoubtedly left an impression on the audience. The reason was that the main characters featured in all of them.

The first is Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Chhaava. The actor’s look and the intensity that he displayed on screen on various moments, including the lion fight sequence, was able to pull a lot of audiences to the big screen.

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Janki Bodiwala, who made her Bollywood debut with Shaitaan, received a lot of praise for her portrayal of a helpless girl hypnotized by an evil man. She even overshadowed an actor like Ajay Devgn and showcased different shades in a condition where she is being controlled by someone else.

Ajay Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim in Maidaan was considered to be the actor’s finest performance in his career. Although the film flopped, Ajay managed to make the audience cry, specifically when the sports drama was approaching its climax.

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Raghav Juyal also surprised everyone as the main villain in Kill, which was noted for its violence and stylish action sequences. Raghav’s dialogues and his way of not showing mercy to the victims made audiences hate the character when they went to watch the film.

All We Imagine as Light was one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2024. Kani Kusruti was featured as the lead, playing the role of a nurse named Prabha who was facing different challenges in Mumbai. The character’s subtle nature and Kani’s restrained performance received a positive response from everyone.

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Although Amar Singh Chamkila was not released on the big screen, Diljit Dosanjh’s appearance as the title character was loved by the audience. Diljit managed to leave an impact on the hearts and minds of the public, considering that he played the role of a talented personality assassinated many years ago.




With multiple big and small films scheduled for release by next year, let’s wait and see how many characters will end up in this list in the remaining positions.