From Sarkar to Vyooham, a look at director Ram Gopal Varma’s best movies

From Sarkar to Vyooham, a look at director Ram Gopal Varma’s best movies

By Entertainment Desk April 07, 2025 

Satya (1998)

RGV’s masterpiece, Satya redefined Indian gangster films. Manoj Bajpayee’s starrer film is still considered one of the finest Indian crime films ever.

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Sarkar (2005)

Inspired by The Godfather, Sarkar starred Amitabh Bachchan as a political don. The film’s intense dialogue and layered performances made it a standout.

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Rangeela (1995)

A complete departure from his usual dark themes, Rangeela showed RGV’s versatility and became a cultural phenomenon.

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Company (2002)

Company dives deeper into the dynamics of organized crime, inspired by real-life dons. Its gritty tone and tight screenplay made it another RGV classic.

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Shiva (1989)

Shiva was RGV’s directorial debut in Telugu cinema and a massive hit that changed the way action films were made in the South.

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Bhoot (2003)

Bhoot broke horror clichés with its eerie atmosphere and psychological depth. RGV proved that he could excel in horror as well as thrillers.

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Rakht Charitra (2010)

This violent political drama is based on Paritala Ravindra’s life. The film showcased RGV’s bold, uncompromising approach to real-life storytelling.

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Kaun? (1999)

Kaun? is a gripping psychological thriller set in one house with just three characters. Minimalist yet suspenseful, it gained cult status for its unexpected twists.

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Saaree (2024)

This psychological thriller explores toxic relationships in the age of social media. It stars debutant Aaradhya Devi and was released in multiple languages.

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Vyooham (2023)

Based on Andhra Pradesh’s political turmoil after Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s death, Vyooham shows RGV’s take on real political events.

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