The Greatest Villains of All Time

Phoenix Buchanan - Paddington 2

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The Joker - The Dark Knight

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Anton Chigurh - No Country for Old Men

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Le Chiffre - Casino Royale

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Gulfam Hassan - Sarfarosh

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Gabbar Singh - Sholay

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