Seven years ago, Ranveer Singh delivered one of the most haunting and powerful performances as Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat. Known for his romantic and comedic roles, he shocked audiences with his dark, menacing, and ruthless portrayal of the tyrant. His transformation was complete—physically, psychologically, and emotionally—making Khilji one of the most memorable antagonists ever seen on screen. From his piercing gaze to his unpredictable rage, every aspect of his performance was chilling which proved that no one could have done it better than him. He also showcased a variety of looks in the film, each adding to his terrifying presence. As Padmaavat gears up for a re-release in theaters on February 6, here’s a look at Ranveer Singh’s fierce and menacing transformations as Alauddin Khilji.
Ranveer Singh could be seen in a rugged, fierce look with open, messy hair and a thick black shawl draped over him. With intense kohl-lined eyes and an untamed aura, he exuded sheer menace as Alauddin Khilji.
Ranveer Singh donned two braided ponytails in this look, adding a unique touch that transported audiences back to the film’s historical era. This hairstyle gave his character an intense and mysterious aura.
Ranveer Singh’s open-hair, bare-body look in this scene, combined with the greed in his eyes, perfectly captured Alauddin Khilji’s raw power. His intense physique and unbridled expression made the character even more fearsome and dominant on screen.
Ranveer Singh donned a hair turban with a crumpled cloth and a bowl-shaped headgear, leaving his hair loose, embodying a rustic tyrant. With scars on his face, heavy chest plates, and a fur shawl, he looked intense and menacing, ready for battle.
Ranveer Singh’s open-hair look, smudged kohl, and intense gaze filled with greed and lust perfectly captured Alauddin Khilji’s ruthless and unhinged persona.
Ranveer Singh’s royal look featured a rugged outfit and a massive, heavy headgear crown with an attached cloth. His open hair, dark kohl-lined eyes, scars, wicked smile, and imposing attire created a chilling and dominant look as Alauddin Khilji.
Ranveer Singh, with rage-colored paint on his face, a huge beard, and a terrifyingly dark expression, exuded sheer menace as Alauddin Khilji, sending chills down our spines with his haunting presence.