Mumbai, Aug. 4 -- Intensity isn't just about anger. It's about presence. a simmering volcano behind the eyes, a storm that makes you forget to blink. Indian cinema has seen many unforgettable characters, but only a few have entered that rarefied space of iconic intensity; characters who become pop-cultural moments, not just performances. Vijay Deverakonda's Suri from Kingdom is the latest to join this hall of fame. Here's a look at some of the most magnetic, intense male characters Indian cinema has given us and how Suri stands tall among them:

Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay in Deewar (1975)

Before anyone else, there was the angry young man. With Deewar, Amitabh Bachchan didn't just play Vijay.. But he became a voice for an entire generation...