Ram Gopal Varma

RGV) has alleged that Amaravathi Conservation Samiti leader Srinivas has given a contract to assassinate him. RGV has officially lodged a complaint with the Director General of Police (DGP) regarding the alleged assassination plot.In a surprising turn of events, political figures Lokesh and Babu have consistently criticized Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. Notably, this critique is not related to a movie review but is centered around the TDP's apparent apprehension of the film 'Vyuham.' Thus far, the TDP has not issued a denial regarding Srinivas's comments.Expressing concern for his safety, RGV stated, "Even the mere thought of Lokesh and Babu is enough to instill fear in me."RGV asserts that there is no need for apprehension about the movie 'Vyuham' if no actions are taken against him.In the midst of this controversy, TDP seems to be countering allegations with the release of the movie 'Vyuham.'"Last night in a Telugu TV channel debate Srinivas openly offered one crore rupees to my head due to threatening me publicly today I have registered a complaint against him with Andhra Pradesh DGP," said RGV.

Vidyut Jammwal, who celebrated his birthday on Sunday, amazed his fans with his bold avatar. He shared pictures from his time spent in the Himalayan ranges, which has become an integral part of his life. Now, ace filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has reacted to it and said that he has brought out the "Animal" in him and compared him with "Greek God".Taking to X, he wrote, "Hey @VidyutJammwal..I think it's so timely that you have brought out the ANIMAL in you ...you are truly looking like a GREEK GOD ..A million salutes to you."Vidyut Jammwal turned a year older on Sunday, he took netizens by storm with his bold avatar.He took to his Instagram handle to share a glimpse into his life in the mountains.In the pictures, Vidyut is seen enjoying a Himalayan retreat.Along with a post, he penned a lengthy note reading, "My retreat to the Himalayan ranges - 'the abode of the divine' started 14 years ago. Before I realised, it became an integral part of my life to spend 7-10 days alone- every year. Coming into the wilderness from a life of luxury and adulation, I enjoy finding my solitude and realising the importance of knowing 'Who I am Not' which is the first step of knowing 'WHO AM I' as well as fending for myself in the quiet luxuries provided by nature.""I am most comfortable outside my comfort zone and I tune into the natural frequency of nature, and I imagine myself as the satellite dish antenna- receiving & emitting vibrations of happiness and love. I vibrate at the frequency of COMPASSION. I vibrate at the frequency of DETERMINATION. I vibrate at the frequency of ACHIEVEMENT. I vibrate at the frequency of ACTION. It is here that I create the energy I want to surround myself with and come back home, ready to experience a new chapter in my life - Reborn," Vidyut added.He also shared an exciting update about his upcoming film 'Crakk'."Also would love to share that this solitude is inconceivable to the mind, but experiential only when in awareness ..I'm now ready and excited for my next chapter - CRAKK releasing in theatres on Feb 23rd, 2024," he posted.'Crakk', helmed by Aditya Datt, is the journey of a man from the slums of Mumbai to the world of extreme underground sports.'Crakk' is presented by Reliance Entertainment and produced by Action Hero Films & PZ pictures, Vidyut Jammwal, Parag Sanghvi, and Action Hero Films & Team, and co-produced by Adi Sharmaa and Aditya Chowksey.Apart from Aditya Datt, the film is written by Sarim Momim, Rehan Khan with the additional screenplay and dialogues by Mohendar Pratap Singh.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Manoj Bajpayee (@bajpayee.manoj)In the video, he shared some glimpses of the iconic film.Helmed by Ram Gopal Varma the film was released in the year 1998 and received massive response from the audience.Mumbai ka King Kaun? Bhiku Mhatre!" Manoj stormed the scene of the Hindi film industry with this punchline. The movie dealt with 90s Bombay, underworld and mafia-raj. Manoj aced the role like a veteran actor.Soon after he shared the video, fans flooded the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons."My all time favourite ," a fan commented.Another fan wrote, "The best! Loved u and manoj sir!"Shefali Shah also dropped a video on her Instagram account and captioned it, "#25YearsOfSatya"View this post on InstagramA post shared by Shefali Shah (@shefalishahofficial)The film is known for its amazing storyline, dialogues and songs like 'Goli Maar' and 'Sapne Mein Milti Hai'.Meanwhile, Manoj was recently seen in the courtroom drama film 'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai' which premiered on the OTT platform Zee5.Helmed by Apoorv Singh Karki, 'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai' is story of an ordinary man - a high court lawyer who single-handedly fought an extraordinary case against the country's biggest godman and successfully ended up prosecuting him for the rape of a minor under the POCSO act.Elated on receiving the audience's praises, Manoj earlier said, "It is amazing that after a couple of years of hard work, relentless rehearsals, shootings and post-production; the contributions of so many people including the crew, Suparn S Varma, Vinod Bhanushali, director Apoorv Singh Karki and actors like Surya Mohan Kulshrestha and Adrija Sinha, the film is being celebrated. Surya Mohan Kulshrestha is being praised, Adrija is being raved about and everyone is being celebrated which gives me such a big reason to celebrate this film."

Urmila Matondkar as her film 'Bhoot' turned 20 on Tuesday.The 'Khoobsurat' actor reshared the stories from her fans on Instagram remembering the film.The first picture showcased the actor receiving awards for 'Bhoot'.In another picture, Urmila's glimpse from the movie can be seen.Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, 'Bhoot' is a Hindi horror film that was released in 2003. The film tells the story of a couple, Vishal (Ajay Devgn) and Swati (Urmila Matondkar), who move into a new apartment. They soon discover that the apartment is haunted by a vengeful spirit, leading to terrifying events.'Bhoot' is known for its atmospheric horror, suspenseful storytelling, and effective use of sound and visuals. It received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to the horror genre in Bollywood.Urmila Matondkar's performance, in particular, was highly praised and earned her several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.The success of 'Bhoot' led to the creation of a sequel titled 'Bhoot Returns' in 2012, although it did not have a direct continuation of the original story.Apart from Urmila, the movie stars Ajay Devgn, Fardeen Khan, Rekha, and Nana Patekar in pivotal roles.Urmila married Mohsin Akhtar Mir, a Kashmir-based businessman in 2016 in a low-key ceremony.Urmila entered the film industry as a child artist. She first appeared in BR Chopra's 'Karm', Marathi film 'Zaakol' and Shekhar Kapur's 'Masoom'. And years later, as an adult, she established her name as a Rangeela actress in Bollywood. Judaai, Satya and Jungle are some of her memorable films.Like the other 90s actresses, Urmila is set to debut on the OTT platform. Helmed by Saurabh Varma, the series 'Tiwari' is said to be a thriller, based on an emotional mother-daughter story. In the poster, Urmila could be seen with a rustic look, with injury marks on her body and white cloth tied to her hand. The series is now in pre-production.

1. Rangeela ReFirst on the list has to be 'Rangeela Re' from the film 'Rangeela'. One of the high points of this Ram Gopal Varma film was the songs. All of the youth of the 1990s performed the track's hook step at least once. Sung by the legendary singer Asha Bhosle and composed by AR Rahman, the song was a big hit and Urmila gathered all the eyeballs with her dance moves.2. Chamma ChammaUrmila did an amazing job in the dance number 'Chamma Chamma' from the movie 'China Gate'. In the song, her thumkas unquestionably won our hearts. Sung by Alka Yagnik, Shankar Mahadevan and Vinod Rathod, the song was released in the year 1998 and still remains fans' favourite.3. Kambakth IshqUrmila Matondkar delivered one of the best performances of her career in the film 'Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya'. The song 'Kambakht Ishq', more than her performance, was what caught everyone's attention in the film. Sung by Asha Bhosle and Sukhwinder Singh, the song featured Urmila and Fardeen Khan.4. Aa Hi JaiyeUrmila won fans' hearts with her performance in the song 'Aa Hi Jaiye' from the film 'Lajja'. She was seen in a guest appearance role and made a powerful impact with her sizzling dance moves in the song.5. Mangta Hai KyaSung by A.R Rahman and Shweta Shetty, the song was a part of the film 'Rangeela'. Urmila and Aamir Khan's hot chemistry in the song makes this a must-watch for all 90's kids. She will be soon making her acting comeback with the upcoming thriller web series 'Tiwari'.

Reacting to this, Telangana BJP leader Gudur Narayana Reddy filed a complaint against the director at the Abid Road Police Station, accusing him of disrespecting the SC and ST community."This tweet is tantamount to disrespecting the SC and ST people. Here, he calls 'Draupadi' the President. If he would have only mentioned Draupadi, Pandavas and Kauravas, we would have had no objections. We, the BJP workers, are hurt at such comments from RGV," Reddy told ANI.He requested the police to register a case under the and demanded severe punishment for the director.BJP-led NDA on Tuesday announced former Governor of Jharkhand Draupadi Murmu's name as a Presidential candidate for the upcoming elections.Reddy further defended the senior tribal politician and former Governor of Jharkhand, by saying, "She has been nominated by the NDA government, and by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi ji."Murmu is the first major tribal female Presidential candidate in India's history. Once elected, she will be the first tribal President of India and the second-ever female President. Also, she could become the first President from the state of Odisha.Expressing his angst over Ram Gopal Varma's statements, the BJP leader added, "Here in this case, the police have promised us that they will take stern action against RGV, and after which, I don't think he will again tweet or make such a nasty statement against anyone."The BJP leader submitted the tweet along with the complaint, as evidence to the police.However, Ram Gopal Varma later clarified his intentions over the tweet, claiming that it was made in 'earnest irony' and was 'not at all intended to hurt anyone's sentiments.'Adding to his previous controversial statement, his tweet read, "This was said just in an earnest irony and not intended in any other way ..Draupadi in Mahabharata is my favourite character but Since the name is such a rarity I just remembered the associated characters and hence my expression. Not at all intended to hurt sentiments of anyone."Meanwhile, Goshamahal BJP MLA T Raja Singh also expressed his anger at Ram Gopal Varma's comments against the NDA's Presidential nominee, saying that the director posts such tweets in a 'drunken condition'."Varma always tries to be in the news by making such controversial comments," he added.However, this is not the first time Ram Gopal Varma has been a part of controversies on social media.In April, amidst a Twitter war between Ajay Devgn and Kichcha Sudeep, over Hindi being the national language, director Ram Gopal Varma had jumped into the controversy saying "north stars are insecure and jealous of the south stars."

Isha Koppikar is back on screen. We have seen her donning the cop avatar in Kya Kool Hain HumShabri among many other films, and now, she is all set to play an IPS Officer in Ram Gopal Varmas Dhahanam. It will release on the 14th of April on MX Player.Isha Koppikar returns in a cop avatar for Ram Gopal Varmas crime-thriller DhahanamCommenting on her daring and dynamic avatar, Isha Koppikar said, Its a proud feeling to be able to don the uniform on screen. It comes with a great sense of responsibility and belief. The officers in uniform work tirelessly every day and face a great number of challenges so we all can be safe and at ease. I appreciate all the hard work they put in, and for that, I am grateful for them and also to be able to portray them on screen. Having said that, I am excited to play Anjana Sinha in Dhahanam who works hard to find culprits and brings peace to the chaotic hinterland village. This role really brought out the best in me as an actor and a woman and am thrilled to be associated with Ram Gopal Varmas project.Dhahanam is a crime thriller about a son avenging his fathers death. Set against the backdrop of a burning desire for revenge, bloodshed, and oppression, the show is produced by Ram Gopal Varma and directed by Agasthya Manju. Stars like Isha Koppikar, Naina Ganguly, Abhishek Duhan, Ashwatkanth Sharma, Parvathy Arun, Sayaji Shinde, Abhilash Chaudhary, and Pradeep Rawat will be seen in pivotal roles. Originally made in Telugu, the show is also dubbed in Hindi and Tamil.

Ram Gopal Varma is currently gearing up for the release of his film Khatra (Dangerous). The film is set to release in theaters on April 8. On Tuesday, the filmmaker took to his Twitter handle to share that theatre chains PVR and INOX have refused to screen his film. He claimed that the reason for the same is the theme of the film. The film is centered on two female lovers.Ram Gopal Varma accuses PVR and INOX of refusing to screen his film Khatra (Dangerous) because of its theme- Its an insult to human rightsVarma took to his Twitter handle to share a raunchy poster from his upcoming film an wrote, "@_PVRcinemas @INOXCINEMAS refusing to screen my film KHATRA (DANGEROUS) becos its theme is LESBIAN,and this after Supreme Court repealed section 377 and censor board already passed .it is a clear cut ANTI stand of their managements against #LGBT community.. I request not only the #LGBT community but also everyone to stand up against the management of @_PVRcinemas and @INOXCINEMAS for their ANTI #LGBT stand ..This is an insult to human rights, he wrote in another tweet.I request not only the The film which claims to be the first lesbian crime action thriller will hit theatres on April 8, 2022, in three languages of Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The Hindi name of the movie is Khatra/Dangerous, the Tamil version is named Kaadhal Kaadhaldhaam and the Telugu version is Maa Ishtam.

Ram Gopal Varma and Amitabh Bachchan's association and friendship dates back decades. They have remained warm friends ever since RGV had started his journey in the film world. While they have teamed up for several films - some that hit the target, some that missed it by miles - we hear Big B and Ramu are reuniting again after four years.A source tells us, Ramu has written a script which he had been planning to make for the last few years. He has shifted base from Mumbai to Goa right now and he offered the film to Amitabh Bachchan. Big B has been approached for the lead role and the megastar has not only liked the project but also gave a nod to the same.RGV who is currently busy putting his web project D Company, based on Dawood Ibrahim's life, in place, for now, will start work on the film right after the wrap of the next installment in the series. While the first part is out, the second part will be shot once the lockdown restrictions are called off. So, the film will only go on the floors around next year, after Bachchan saab completes work on Deadly, The Intern remake, and other films he's signed on at this point.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has started his own OTT platform named Spark OTT. The streaming platform went live on May 15 with the first film on the site being Varma's film D Company.D Company starring Ashwat Kanth, Pranay Dixit, Naina Ganguly, and Irra Mor, is the story of how a street gang in Mumbai headed by Dawood Ibrahim rose to become the worlds most dangerous criminal organization. D Company has been written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film, produced by Sagar Manchanuru under the banner of Spark Productions, was earlier scheduled to release in theatres in March this year. Sagar is also the CEO of Spark OTT.Recently, in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, RGV had said that 80-90% of films will go straight to OTT in the future. Reasoning his statement, he said, I say this for 2-3 reasons. One is you going to the theatre vs the theatre coming to you and second is the convenience you have to watch it anytime you want and we normally take away three hours of our life to go and plan to see a film. If in the first 10 minutes you are bored and you are already booked, because you already made that time and you keep cursing the film. On OTT you can just skip it or watch some other film. So I think the advantages of OTT far outweigh in terms of convenience for the viewer and for the producer it cuts down on the release cost, the publicity cost. That extra expenditure over and above the content making, I think will be a huge relief for the producers. I think less than 20 percent will be released in theatres.