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WITHOUT THE VILLAIN, THERE IS NO HERO'
M'wood's hot, young actors tend to be portrayed as villains onscreen… a fact that they are proud of too
Asha Prakash
Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikant, Chiranjeevi and our very own Mohanlal have one thing in common. They all began their onscreen careers as villains. That's one fact that would encourage the current crop of Mollywood actors who have recently kick-started their onscreen careers as villains. That these hunks also happen to ensure they stay fit at all times could help push their case further. But do they really want to make such a transition? We asked three of the hottest villains in Mollywood and were surprised with what they
had to say...
RAJEEV PILLAI: My only concern when it comes to signing up for films is that the role should be worth it. Characters are what stay on in the minds of people. As a model, staying fit has become a part of my life. Yes, I have only received offers to play the villain so far. It could have something to do with the fact that I work out regularly. So as long as there is a meaty role in the film, I am all for it.
JIYAD IRANI: Mollywood actors generally tend to take it easy when it comes to working out. Most of the time, hectic schedules do not permit them to ensure they stick to exercise routines, workouts and diets. Things seem to have changed in other industries. Take Tamil, for instance. Actors like Suriya spend a lot of time working out. While it would be great if the trend could trickle down here as well, becoming a hero also means taking on a lot of responsibilities. If the film fails at the box office, the onus will fall on you.
JOHN KOKKEN: I love playing the bad guy. Because he is the most important person in a story. Without the villain, there is no hero. That's how important we are. The onscreen image is different too. While it is better for a hero to pass off as someone ordinary, the villain, on the other hand, has to look stronger, better, hotter; yet manage to make the audience hate him. It's a challenge.
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