Mumbai, July 15 -- There are actors who play leads, and there are actors who cement themselves at the core of a film's plot. Whether they're playing an underdog villain or whether they are fueling the narrative with humour or vulnerability, these actors have made sure that their character stays and connects with the audience even deeply, even if they are not the leads. Here's looking at actors who stepped into key characters and left a mark.

Bobby Deol - Animal

Bobby Deol delivered one of his most compelling acts as the menacing antagonist, Abrar, in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's blockbuster, Animal. The actor ensured to serve chills down the spine through his steel-cut gaze, high-energy action stints - all without the need of any dialogue. Fro...