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Published 17:05 IST, July 3rd 2020

Can Dulquer Salman as Dr Spencer Reid help nab criminals in 'Criminal Minds'? See here

Here is a list of celebrities we would want to be a part of if there is a South Indian remake of the American television series 'Criminal Minds'. Read on.

Reported by: Shruti Mukherjee
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Criminal Minds is one of the most popular crime thriller series in Hollywood. The show is based on a group of profilers who investigate and analyse the country’s most dangerous criminals and their psyche in order to anticipate their next move. The show aired its final episode in February 2020 having started in September of 2005. If this show is to remade in South India, here’s a list of the cast that seems perfect for the role.

Dr Spencer Reid- Dulquer Salman

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He is a genius who works for the BAU. He hails from Las Vegas and is almost always addressed as a doctor even while other characters are addressed as agents. Known for his amazing acting skills Dulquer Salman seems perfect for the role.

Image credit: Matthew Gray Gubler Instagram, Dulquer Salman Instagram

Jennifer Jareau- Tamannaah Bhatia

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She was initially the team’s communication liaison with media and other local police. However, she was later forced to take a promotion to the Pentagon. Known for being a good actor, Tamannaah Bhatia seems perfect for this role.

Image credit: A.J. Cook Instagram, Tamannaah Bhatia Instagram

Penelope Garcia- Nithya Menen

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She is the team’s technical analyst and is known for her flamboyant, non-conformist attitude. With great acting skills, Nithya Menen seems perfect for this role.

Image credit: Kirsten Vangsness Instagram, Nithya Menen Instagram

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Emily Prentiss- Anushka Shetty

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She is the daughter of an ambassador and US diplomat. She is also known to be fluent in Arabic and has troubles with her mother. Anushka Shetty, being a good actor, might be perfect for this role.

Image credit: Paget Brewster Instagram, Anushka Shetty Instagram

David Rossi- Rajinikanth

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He is the senior supervisor and the “founding father” of BAU. He was in early retirement, however, decided to return to work. Known for being a prolific actor, Rajinikanth seems perfect for this role.

Image credit: Joe Mantegna Instagram, Rajinikanth Instagram

Dr Tara Lewis- Nayanthara

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She is a temporary replacement for two agents. She is a psychologist who also seems interested in forensic psychology. Known for being a great actor, Nayanthara seems perfect for the role.

Image credit: Aisha Tyler Instagram, Nayanthara Instagram

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Matt Simmons- Vijay Deverakonda

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He is a special operations agent who is an integral part of the team. Known for his acting abilities, Vijay Deverakonda seems ideal for this role.

Image credit: Daniel Henney Instagram, Vijay Deverakonda Instagram

Luke Alvez- Prabhas

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He is a fugitive task force agent who also works with the main branch of FBI. Known for his penchant for action, Prabhas seems perfect for this role.

Image credit: Adam Rodriguez Instagram, darling_Prabhas_zone Instagram

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Updated 17:05 IST, July 3rd 2020

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