Published 20:31 IST, November 22nd 2019
Ram Gopal Varma: Here are four of his best films
Ram Gopal Varma has received a wide recognition for his films like Sarkar, Satya, Siva and many more
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Ram Gopal Varma is known for his experimental films and a brilliant approach towards realism in his movies. The writer-director has delivered some of the best movies like Satya (1999) that is considered as a pioneer in the Indian cinema. RGV has won several awards for his outstanding films. His films are known to be strong technically and his craft of filmmaking has received international acclaim. Here is a list of some of his finest films.
Siva
Siva is a 1989 Telugu film that stars Akkineni Nagarjuna in the lead role. It was the directorial debut of Ram Gopal Varma. The film has received a cult status over the last few years. Siva was a blockbuster at the box office and it was the first film that experienced the use of steady-cams. It was appreciated for its technical aspects.
Rangeela
The 1995 romantic-comedy film is written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It features Aamir Khan, Jackie Shroff, and Urmila Matondkar in the lead roles. The story revolves around a middle-class girl who wishes to be an actor. Rangeela was a blockbuster at the box office and was praised for its story-line and direction. It is one of the few films to win seven Filmfare awards. It was A.R Rahman’s debut Hindi film that gained him wide recognition.
Company
Company is a 2002 Hindi gangster film that is written by Jaideep Sahni and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film is based on the fallout between two gangsters in the underworld. It features Ajay Devgn, Mohanlal, Vivek Oberoi, Manisha Koirala, Antara Mali, and Seema Biswas. Company was a major success at the box office and was praised by the critics. It was also premiered at the New York Film Festival.
Sarkar
Sarkar is considered to be one of the best crime-thriller films in Ram Gopal Varma’s career. It was released in the year 2005. It features Amitabh Bachchan, Kay Kay Menon, Abhishek Bachchan, and Supriya Pathak. The film was inspired by the cult classic Hollywood film The Godfather. Sarkar was premiered at the New York Asian Film Festival. It left the audience spellbound with its powerful performances and gripping screenplay. It is written by Manish Gupta.
09:04 IST, November 22nd 2019