Rohit Pathak

Rohit Pathak is an Indian actor known for his portrayals of negative and antagonistic roles in films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. ^{[1] [2]} He made his acting debut in 2008 and has built a career primarily in supporting parts, often as villains or menacing characters, earning recognition in both mainstream Bollywood and South Indian film industries. ^[1] His notable appearances include films such as Mithya (2008), Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), Jal (2013), Theeran Adhigaram Ondru (2017), and Bheeshma Parvam (2022), showcasing his versatility in intense and dramatic roles. ^{[2] [1]} Pathak is also credited as a writer on select projects and continues to appear in upcoming productions, including Chhaava (2025). ^[1] His work spans multiple regional industries, contributing to his presence as a reliable character actor in contemporary Indian films. ^[2]

Early life

Birth and background

Publicly available information about Rohit Pathak's early life and background remains extremely limited, with no verified details regarding family, education, childhood, or other personal circumstances prior to his professional career. ^[1] Some sources indicate he was born in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, India, but details such as exact date are inconsistent across references and thus not specified here.

Career

Entry into acting and early roles

Rohit Pathak began his acting career with minor supporting roles in Hindi films during the late 2000s. ^[3] His early credits include the 2008 black comedy film Mithya, in which he appeared in a small part. ^[4] He went on to feature in the 2010 action crime drama Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, playing the minor role of Man Outside Court. ^{[1] [5]} Pathak continued taking on character roles in Bollywood projects throughout the early 2010s, including Inspector Rajender in Jannat 2 (2012), Bablu in Mickey Virus (2013), and Saab Ram in Jal (2013). ^[6] These appearances established him as a reliable supporting actor in Hindi cinema, often cast in brief but distinctive parts. ^[3] He later transitioned to more frequent roles in South Indian films after 2017. ^[3]

Notable film roles

Rohit Pathak has frequently appeared in supporting and antagonistic roles across Hindi and South Indian cinema, often portraying authority figures or criminals with intensity and depth. His early notable appearance came in the Hindi crime drama Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), where he played the small role of Man Outside Court. ^[1] He gained wider recognition for his portrayal of the antagonist Banne Singh in the Tamil action thriller Theeran Adhigaram Ondru (2017), directed by H. Vinoth and starring Karthi. ^{[7] [8]} The role, depicting a ruthless gangster in a film inspired by real events, earned him attention for his menacing performance, including social media memes shared by audiences. ^[7] Pathak continued his foray into South Indian films with the role of Chotta Rajan in the Malayalam crime drama Bheeshma Parvam (2022), directed by Amal Neerad. ^[9] This part further highlighted his versatility in playing gangster characters in regional cinema. ^[7] These performances reflect his expansion into Tamil and Malayalam industries, alongside occasional work in other South Indian languages. ^[10]

Recent film work

In recent years, Rohit Pathak has expanded his presence in Indian cinema by taking on supporting roles in multi-language films, with a notable concentration in Telugu-language action entertainers alongside projects in Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. These appearances have frequently cast him as intense or antagonistic characters in crime and action narratives, reflecting his growing versatility across regional industries. In 2021, Pathak appeared as Tiger Singh in the Telugu sports action film Seetimaarr and as Trigger in the Malayalam thriller Check. The following year, he portrayed Arunoday Pratap Singh in the Hindi film Siya and Maran in the Telugu action film The Warriorr. Pathak continued this momentum in 2023 with roles as the Bangladeshi Pirate in the Telugu blockbuster Waltair Veerayya and as Inspector Aangre in the Hindi action thriller Operation Fryday. In 2024, he played the Pakistani Jailer in the Kannada action film Martin and Babu in the short film Break the Silence. These projects underscore Pathak's shift toward more frequent and diverse supporting parts in South Indian commercial cinema, often contributing to high-profile ensemble casts.

Television appearances

Rohit Pathak has made selective appearances in television and streaming series, though his career has predominantly centered on film roles. In 2022, he played Rajan in the Hindi web series Dharavi Bank, appearing in 10 episodes as the son-in-law of a central character.^[11] The role allowed him to share the screen with Suniel Shetty in the crime drama, which streamed on MX Player.^[12] In 2024, Pathak appeared as Shamshera in the ZEE5 series Gyaarah Gyaarah, featuring in 2 episodes as a gangster-turned-taxi driver in the mystery thriller.^[13][14] These limited television credits demonstrate his occasional ventures into digital platforms alongside his primary work in cinema.

Upcoming projects

Forthcoming films

Rohit Pathak had several films scheduled for release in 2025 across Hindi and regional cinema. These projects have since been released.^[1] He portrayed Kakkad Khan in Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar and released on 14 February 2025.^[15] In the Telugu film Jatadhara, directed by Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal and released on 7 November 2025, Pathak appeared as Balraj.^[16] He also appeared in Mother Land: Honour and Valour, released on 1 August 2025, and Jaan Abhi Baaki Hai, listed for 2025 (status completed per some sources). Roles were as previously indicated or not publicly detailed prior to release.^[17][1] As of early 2026, no additional upcoming projects are prominently listed in major sources.

Personal life

Known personal details

Rohit Pathak is an Indian actor and writer. ^[1] He is listed at a height of 6 feet (1.83 m). ^[1] Pathak has one confirmed writing credit, providing dialogue for the short film Fear of God (2020). ^{[18] [1]} No publicly available information exists regarding his family, relationships, residence, or other personal matters. ^[19]