Mumbai, March 26: Renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has announced a shift in his upcoming projects, deciding to work on ‘Syndicate’ instead of the next installment of the ‘Government’ series, following his admiration for Aditya Dhar’s recently released film ‘Dhurrandar 2’. In a heartfelt post on the social media platform X, Varma shared insights about his childhood dreams and the impact of ‘Dhurrandar 2’ on his creative direction.
Reflecting on his aspirations, Varma revealed that at the age of ten, he dreamed of becoming an auto-rickshaw driver, captivated by the sound of the vehicle’s accelerator. He recounted how his dreams evolved over the years, from wanting to live in the jungle at fifteen to aspiring to be an engineer, before ultimately choosing to become a director.
Varma also discussed his reading habits, expressing a fondness for Enid Blyton’s books, but later being influenced by authors like James Hadley Chase and Frederick Forsyth. He emphasized that new experiences should elevate our benchmarks.
Regarding his films, Varma cited ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘The Exorcist’, and ‘The Godfather’ as significant influences on his work, particularly noting how ‘The Godfather’ inspired films like ‘Satya’ and ‘Company’.
After praising ‘Dhurrandar: The Revenge’, Varma stated that the film’s impact was so profound that he decided to postpone the next ‘Government’ franchise installment. He described ‘Syndicate’ as a horror film exploring the terrifying potential of a complete breakdown of law and order in India, focusing on a powerful organization that poses a threat to the nation’s existence.
Varma expressed that after watching ‘Dhurrandar 2’, his previous films felt inadequate. He now regards ‘Dhurrandar 2’ as the ‘Godfather of Godfathers’, praising its storytelling, characters, background music, action, and performances.
He referred to Aditya Dhar as his new mentor and urged filmmakers, writers, and stars to study ‘Dhurrandar 2’ deeply and embrace a significant change in their creative approaches, warning that outdated cinematic thinking may not survive.
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