= ಖಳನಾಯಕ.

= ಖಳನಾಯಕಿ.

the protagonist of a novel, play, etc. who lacks the virtues and estimable traits of a traditional hero; an antihero; a villain.

(fig.) a cruelly mischievous man.

the protagonist woman of a novel, play, etc. who lacks the virtues and estimable traits of a traditional heroine.

(fig.) a cruelly mischievous woman.