RGV On Fire: Animal’s Influence And The Rise Of Syndicate

Ram Gopal Varma, fondly known as RGV, is a legendary name in Telugu cinema. His film Shiva brought a major shift in the industry, creating a clear “before and after” moment. Though his recent films have not had the same impact RGV continues to be an inspiration for many filmmakers.

Recently RGV appeared on a podcast, where he discussed various topics like cinema, censorship and film reviews.

One moment that stood out was his praise for a powerful scene in Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, where a young Ranbir Kapoor walks into a classroom with a machine gun. He called it a scene that gave him a real “high”.

He also spoke briefly about Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning starring Tom Cruise.

On the work front RGV is currently directing Syndicate, a futuristic crime thriller about a powerful criminal group threatening India’s future.

థగ్ లైఫ్ కచ్చితంగా నాయకుడు చిత్రానికి మించి ఉంటుంది#KamalHaasan #ManiRatnam #ARRahman #TrishaKrishnan #STR #ThugLife pic.twitter.com/C5IB70F74a

— Filmy Focus (@FilmyFocus) May 22, 2025