Will Raghav Juyal, Divyenndu & Sparsh Shrivastav Become the New Villains of South Cinema?

Bollywood and OTT have given us many breakout stars, but sometimes the road ahead takes a surprising turn. Remember how Sonu Sood became a household name in South India—not as the hero, but as the big, stylish villain?

Now, fans are wondering if the same fate awaits three under-followed but talented actors:

• Raghav Juyal (Kill, now seen in The Paradise)
  

• Divyenndu (Mirzapur’s Munna Bhaiya, appearing in Peddi)
  

• Sparsh Shrivastav (Laapataa Ladies breakout, now in NC24)

All three are stepping into intense, gritty roles that look tailor-made for villain arcs. And with South cinema’s love for high-voltage antagonists, the comparisons to Sonu Sood’s career path are inevitable.

Why South Industry Loves Bollywood Villains

South films thrive on mass vs. class clashes. Heroes are larger-than-life, and so are the villains. This creates space for Bollywood actors to reinvent themselves—often with more screen time and fan recall than they’d get back home.

Actors like Sonu Sood, Mukesh Rishi, Ashutosh Rana, and Rahul Dev have already carved this niche. The question is: will Raghav, Divyenndu, and Sparsh follow suit, or break the stereotype by bagging leading man roles too?

What Works in Their Favour

• Raghav Juyal: Already proved his intensity in Kill. South audiences love raw, unpredictable villains, and his image fits.

• Divyenndu: Munna Bhaiya still lives rent-free in people’s heads. His dialogue delivery could translate brilliantly into a pan-India antagonist.

• Sparsh Shrivastav: The youngest of the lot, his innocence flipping into menace can be a fresh villain template.

Only time will tell if these actors get boxed into villain roles or emerge as multi-genre stars. But one thing is clear: the South film industry is watching them closely.

Aapke Sawal, Hamare Jawab! (FAQs)

Q1. Will Raghav Juyal work in South Indian films? Yes, after Kill and The Paradise, Raghav Juyal is being noticed by South filmmakers, and his intense screen presence makes him a strong villain candidate.

Q2. Why is Divyenndu called Munna Bhaiya in South industry memes? Because his Mirzapur role became iconic across India, and South fans also remember him for his raw, villainous style.

Q3. Is Sparsh Shrivastav doing South Indian movies? Not officially yet, but his role in NC24 shows traits that could attract offers from Telugu and Tamil action dramas.

Q4. Why do Bollywood actors get typecast as villains in South cinema? Because South films need powerful villains, and Bollywood actors often bring fresh faces and strong screen presence, making them memorable antagonists.