Dare Devil: Is a well-known actor set to play the villain opposite Ajith Kumar?

Dare Devil, featuring Ajith Kumar in the lead role, is the upcoming action entertainer and the actor’s next release after Good Bad Ugly. Following the film’s pooja ceremony, reports indicate that the makers are yet to finalise a prominent actor to portray the main antagonist.

Dare Devil: Ajith Kumar starrer yet to lock its antagonist?

Speaking to Chennai Times, Ajith Kumar’s manager, Suresh Chandra, confirmed that the makers are currently in discussions with a prominent actor for the film’s main antagonist.

He also clarified that Sreeleela will not be portraying Ajith Kumar’s daughter in the movie. Talking about her association with the project, he said, “It was a great gesture on her part to wait for us for a year and a half. The character demanded someone with plenty of dancing prowess and vibrancy. She won’t be playing Ajith’s daughter, and it’s too early to reveal if she’d be paired up with AK in the film.”

Speaking about Unni Mukundan’s character, Suresh Chandra added, “His role will be very powerful. Several names were being discussed, but Ajith was particular that Unni Mukundan should play the role because he believes the actor has the potential to make his presence felt across the country.”

The film is scheduled to go on floors on November 12, 2026. Suresh Chandra also revealed that composer Anirudh Ravichander has already completed two songs for the project.

Earlier, director Adhik Ravichandran confirmed that Dare Devil would mark his reunion with Ajith Kumar. The upcoming project is expected to be a family entertainer and, unlike Good Bad Ugly, is reportedly being planned to cater to a wider audience.

The film was initially expected to commence production in early 2026. However, following reports of changes in the production setup, Shalini Ajithkumar is said to have taken charge as the producer and will be backing the project.

Ajith Kumar’s work front

Ajith Kumar was last seen in the action drama Good Bad Ugly, directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The film revolves around AK, a former powerful figure known as Red Dragon.

After the birth of his son, AK decides to leave his past behind and goes into exile for 18 years. However, upon his release, he discovers that his son has been falsely implicated in a case. This compels AK to confront his past and uncover the truth to clear his son’s name.

Apart from Ajith Kumar, Good Bad Ugly features Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Sunil, Prabhu, Prasanna, Karthikeya Dev, Priya Prakash Varrier, Jackie Shroff, Shine Tom Chacko, and several others in important roles.