Gone are the days when Prakash Raj, Mukesh Rushi, Shayaji Shinde are the only actors to play baddies in Telugu movies but now all of them are facing stiff competition from Abhimanyu Singh. Abhimanyu made a sensational debut with excellent performance as Bukka Reddy in Rakta Charitra. Several producers are trying to rope in Abhimanyu for villain roles to replace the likes of Prakash Raj, Mukesh Rushi, Shayaji Shinde and others.

His recent performance in Gabbar Singh and Department had scored good marks Its time for others to be watchful.