Indian Actors Who Brilliantly Played Top Cops On-Screen: Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Salman Khan To Ajay Devgn - In Pics

The Indian cinema landscape has witnessed numerous dynamic roles played by its finest actors. Among these, the role of a cop stands out as one of the most challenging and impactful. With charisma, intensity, and depth, these stars have mastered the art of bringing police officers to life on screen, cementing their place as versatile performers.

The actor recently played a cop's role in Baby John, directed by Kalees. The film is a remake of Atlee's 2016 Tamil film Theri. The film stars Varun Dhawan in the title role, alongside Keerthy Suresh (in her first Hindi film), Wamiqa Gabbi, Zara Zyanna and Jackie Shroff in pivotal supporting roles.   

Shah Rukh Khan delivered a powerful performance as a cop in Jawan. With his dual roles as Azad and Vikram Rathore, the superstar seamlessly combined massy action and impactful dialogues, earning widespread acclaim and love from fans and critics alike.

Salman Khan, beyond being Bollywood’s beloved Bhaijaan, is celebrated as Chulbul Pandey from the hit Dabangg series. His humorous yet commanding portrayal of a police officer resonated with audiences, broadening his mass appeal and solidifying his status as a versatile actor.

Ram Charan is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated film Game Changer, set to release on January 10. The recently unveiled trailer offers a glimpse of the global star as a fearless cop, a role that is sure to grab attention. Known for playing dual roles in the film, Ram Charan is poised to raise the bar for Indian cinema with this mass entertainer.

Megastar Rajinikanth played a tough cop in several of his outings. Right from Moondru Mugam (1982), Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985), Geraftaar (1985), Kodi Parakuthu (1988), Pandiyan (1992) to Darbar (2020). 

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has played a cop in Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu and Thoongaa Vanam respectively. 

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has played several powerful characters on-screen. He wowed the audiences in top cop avatars in movies such as Zanjeer, Khakee, The Great Gambler, Barsaat Ki Ek Raat and Dev respectively. In each role, Big B left a lasting impression in the audience's mind. 

Akshay Kumar impressed audiences with his portrayal of a police officer in Sooryavanshi. His impeccable blend of action and humour showcased his exceptional acting prowess, reaffirming why he’s regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema.

Ajay Devgn immortalized the role of Bajirao Singham in the iconic Singham series. With fiery dialogues and attention-grabbing action sequences, he established himself as the quintessential Bollywood cop, earning a special place in the hearts of fans.