about rgv den
Mission of the DEN
As the shelf life of films is decreasing, there is a tremendous demand for a huge number of quality films and web series. There is no denying that films are an art form, but one has to come to terms with the fact that it is a consumer product too.
Filmmakers want it and rightly so that their creativity should not be interfered with or tampered with. But surely they would love it if a system could be put in place to help them set it on the right track in a systematic and scientific way which at least to the nearest point can ensure that the idea of the film they have gets presented in exactly the way it was intended by them to each and every viewer.
Why any filmmaker would after putting in so much time and effort deliberately want to make a flop? These would be reasons I gathered from my experience
- Not thinking systematically enough when making a decision of choosing the subject.
- Not realizing or overlooking that better films were made on the same subject.
- Being surrounded by people who either lie, are scared, or get psyched by the filmmaker.
- Inability to communicate to the audience through a campaign as to what mindset they should watch the film.
- Not getting a constant check at various stages on whether the idea originated is traveling in the intended direction or lost its track.
The DEN’S endeavor is to minimize these problems and thus, ensure quality control.
Mission Statement
RGV DEN intends to nurture and grow both films and web series and also procure films from other makers if they suit the DEN’S sensibilities
Inspired by real-life experiences, ‘Siva’ is a groundbreaking Indian Telugu crime action film that delves into the dark world of student exploitation by anti-social elements and the profound influence of crowd psychology. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma in his directorial debut, this cult classic not only launched Nagarjuna’s career but also introduced innovative technology and sound design to Telugu cinema.
‘Gaayam’ is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language crime political thriller film that draws its storyline from the Vijayawada Gang Warfare events of the 1980s. It was directed by Ram Gopal Varma, with a co-written story by him and Mani Ratnam. The film features Jagapathi Babu, Revathi, and Urmila Matondkar, and its music was composed by Sri. Following its release, the movie achieved…
“Rangeela” is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film. It was written, directed, and produced by Ram Gopal Varma and features Aamir Khan, Urmila Matondkar, and Jackie Shroff in prominent roles. This film marked a significant milestone as it was A. R. Rahman’s first Hindi project with an original score and soundtrack. Before this, his Hindi releases were adaptations of his Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu films.
“Satya,” is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language crime film. The movie was both produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, with the screenplay crafted by Saurabh Shukla and Anurag Kashyap. Notable actors such as Urmila Matondkar, J. D. Chakravarthy, and Manoj Bajpayee took the lead roles, joined by Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Shrivastava, and Paresh Rawal. This film marked the beginning of Varma’s Gangster…
“Kaun?” is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language psychological suspense thriller film, with direction by Ram Gopal Varma, written by Anurag Kashyap, and featuring Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee, and Sushant Singh in the cast. Remarkably, it was shot in a mere 15 days. Additionally, the film was also adapted into Telugu with the title “Yevaru?” and remade in Kannada as “Shock” in 2010.
“Company” is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language gangster film, directed by Ram Gopal Varma and written by Jaideep Sahni. The movie features Mohanlal, Ajay Devgn, Vivek Oberoi, Manisha Koirala, Antara Mali, and Seema Biswas. It’s the second installment of the Indian Gangster trilogy and serves as a sequel to “Satya” (1998). The story revolves around Chandu, a henchman working for a gangster named Malik…
“Bhoot” is a 2003 Indian supernatural horror film helmed by director Ram Gopal Varma. The movie features a talented ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Urmila Matondkar, Nana Patekar, Rekha, Fardeen Khan, and Tanuja. Notably, it marked Ram Gopal Varma’s second foray into the horror genre following his earlier film, “Raat.” What set “Bhoot” apart from the typical Hindi films of its time was its absence of songs…
“Sarkar,” a 2005 Indian political crime thriller film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, is known by its translational title “Government” in English. The movie features Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role, supported by Abhishek Bachchan as his younger son, along with Kay Kay Menon, Katrina Kaif, Tanisha Mukherjee, Supriya Pathak, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Anupam Kher. This film serves as the inaugural…
“Sarkar Raj,” a 2008 Indian Hindi-language political crime thriller film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, is a sequel to the 2005 film “Sarkar” and the second installment of the Sarkar film series. This movie Sarkar Raj had its premiere at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, the New York Asian Film Festival, and the 9th IIFA World Premiere-Bangkok.
The Attacks of 26/11 is a 2013 Indian action thriller film in the Hindi language, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It is based on the book titled “Kasab: The Face of 26/11” written by Rommel Rodrigues, which delves into the story of Ajmal Kasab, the perpetrator of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The film stars Sanjeev Jaiswal in his debut role, portraying the character of the terrorist Ajmal Kasab, and the art direction is handled …
In 2016, the Indian Kannada-language biographical crime film “Killing Veerappan” was directed by Ram Gopal Varma, who co-wrote it alongside K. Balaji. The film narrates the events leading to Operation Cocoon, which aimed to apprehend or eliminate the notorious Indian bandit Veerappan. Shiva Rajkumar plays the central role, said to be based on N. K. Senthamarai Kannan, the then Superintendent of Police…
“God, Sex, and Truth” is a short documentary directed by Ram Gopal Varma, released in 2018. The documentary features the renowned American adult film actress Mia Malkova. It explores the themes of female sexuality and beauty, accompanied by a score composed by M. M. Keeravani. This documentary is a production of Strike Force LLC, USA, & was public on Vimeo OnDemand on January 27, 2018.
