Tollywood, Kollywood, Hollywood...you name it! Amrish Puri has done them all. On his anniversary, we take you down memory lane on the mark he left in films other than in Bollywood. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)
Tollywood, Kollywood, Hollywood...you name it! Amrish Puri has done them all. On his anniversary, we take you down memory lane on the mark he left in films other than in Bollywood. (Graphics | Vijesh C K)

How many of these films of Bollywood's favourite villain, Amrish Puri, have you seen yet?

Tollywood, Kollywood, Hollywood...you name it! Amrit Puri has done them all. On his anniversary, we take you down memory lane on the mark he left in films other than Bollywood.
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Gandhi (1982): The man who once failed a screen test went on to land an act in this  multiple Oscar-winning Hollywood film directed by Richard Attenborough. He played Khan in South Africa.
Gandhi (1982): The man who once failed a screen test went on to land an act in this multiple Oscar-winning Hollywood film directed by Richard Attenborough. He played Khan in South Africa.
Chann Pardesee (1981): The film that almost enjoys a legendary status in Punjabi cinema  had Amrish play a rich landlord, Jagirdar Joginder Singh. It won the National Film Award  in 1980, and talks are on to produce its sequel set for a 2020 release.
Chann Pardesee (1981): The film that almost enjoys a legendary status in Punjabi cinema had Amrish play a rich landlord, Jagirdar Joginder Singh. It won the National Film Award in 1980, and talks are on to produce its sequel set for a 2020 release.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984): Playing the main antagonist, Puri succeeded so well in donning the role of Thuggee high priest Mola Ram in the Hollywood cult film, that director Steven Spielberg praised him as the best villain 'the world has ever  produced and ever will'. Puri had his head shaved for the first time for the film, and  went on to maintain that look in subsequent roles.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984): Playing the main antagonist, Puri succeeded so well in donning the role of Thuggee high priest Mola Ram in the Hollywood cult film, that director Steven Spielberg praised him as the best villain 'the world has ever produced and ever will'. Puri had his head shaved for the first time for the film, and went on to maintain that look in subsequent roles.
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990): Amrish played the role of sorcerer Mahadrashta in the commercial Telugu hit that paired Chiranjeevi and Sridevi for the first time. The film reportedly had a 100-day run in several theatres.
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990): Amrish played the role of sorcerer Mahadrashta in the commercial Telugu hit that paired Chiranjeevi and Sridevi for the first time. The film reportedly had a 100-day run in several theatres.
Kondaveeti Donga (1990): The Telugu action film saw hero Chiranjeevi take on evil  landlord Khaadra played by Amrish Puri. It went on to be dubbed in Tamil as Thangamalai  Thirudan.
Kondaveeti Donga (1990): The Telugu action film saw hero Chiranjeevi take on evil landlord Khaadra played by Amrish Puri. It went on to be dubbed in Tamil as Thangamalai Thirudan.
Thalapathi (1991): Amrish Puri maintained his bald look for this critically-acclaimed  Mani Ratnam film that also starred Rajinikanth and Mammootty. He played dreaded gangster Kalivardhan in the film.
Thalapathi (1991): Amrish Puri maintained his bald look for this critically-acclaimed Mani Ratnam film that also starred Rajinikanth and Mammootty. He played dreaded gangster Kalivardhan in the film.
Aditya 369 (1991):  One of the few Telugu sci-fi films ever made, it stars Amrish as   high-profile thief Raja Verma who attempts to steal a diamond from a museum. This was  later dubbed in Tamil and in Hindi.
Aditya 369 (1991): One of the few Telugu sci-fi films ever made, it stars Amrish as high-profile thief Raja Verma who attempts to steal a diamond from a museum. This was later dubbed in Tamil and in Hindi.
Major Chandrakanth (1993): The Telugu drama starring N. T. Rama Rao saw Amrish play what  suited him best-the  villain. His role as smuggler MP Gnaeswar Rao was crucial in making the film go on to celebrate its silver jubilee.
Major Chandrakanth (1993): The Telugu drama starring N. T. Rama Rao saw Amrish play what suited him best-the villain. His role as smuggler MP Gnaeswar Rao was crucial in making the film go on to celebrate its silver jubilee.
Kaalapani (1996): The Malayalam film directed by Priyadarshan starring Mohanlal saw Amrish play a torturous jail warden, Mirza Khan. The film bagged several awards,  including three National Film Awards.
Kaalapani (1996): The Malayalam film directed by Priyadarshan starring Mohanlal saw Amrish play a torturous jail warden, Mirza Khan. The film bagged several awards, including three National Film Awards.

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