Biography
Ram Gopal Varma is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Telugu cinema and Bollywood. One of the most acclaimed filmmakers in India during the 1990s and 2000s, he directed films across multiple genres, including parallel cinema and docudrama noted for their gritty realism, technical finesse, and craft. The pioneering director of new age Indian cinema, Varma is widely known for presenting the Indian Political and the Indian Gangster film trilogies. His 1998 film Satya has often been regarded as one of the greatest films made in India, and one of Hindi cinema's most influential films, particularly within the crime genre. Satya was listed in CNN-IBN's 100 greatest Indian films of all time.
Directed 72
2020s
- 2027
Police Company
Director
- 2023
Vyooham
Director
- 2022
Ladki: Dragon Girl
Director
Kondaa
Director
Dangerous
Director
- 2021
D Company
Director
Deyyam
Director
12 “o” CLOCK
Director
- 2020
Coronavirus
Director
Thriller
Director
Power Star
Director
Naked
Director
Climax
Director
2010s
- 2019
Amma Rajyam Lo Kadapa Biddalu
Director
Lakshmi's NTR
Director
- 2018
- 2017
Meri Beti Sunny Leone Banna Chaahti Hai
Director
Sarkar 3
Director
- 2016
Vangaveeti
Director
Killing Veerappan
Director
Veerappan
Director
Attack
Director
- 2015
365 Days
Director
- 2014
Ice Cream 2
Director
Anukshanam
Director
Ice Cream
Director
Rowdy
Director
- 2013
Satya 2
Director
A Day in the Life of Lakshmi Manchu’s Feet
Director
The Attacks of 26/11
Director
- 2012
Bhoot Returns
Director
Department
Director
- 2011
Not a Love Story
Director
Dongala Mutha
Director
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
Director
- 2010
Rakht Charitra 2
Director
Rakht Charitra
Director
Rann
Director
2000s
- 2009
Agyaat
Director
- 2008
Phoonk
Director
- 2007
Darling
Director
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
Director
Nishabd
Director
- 2006
Shiva
Director
Darna Zaroori Hai
Director
- 2005
Sarkar
Director
- 2004
Naach
Director
Madhayanam Hathya
Director
- 2003
Bhoot
Director
- 2002
Company
Director
- 2000
Jungle
Director
1990s
- 1999
Mast
Director
Prema Katha
Director
- 1998
Satya
Director
- 1997
Daud
Director
Anaganaga Oka Roju
Director
- 1996
Deyyam
Director
- 1995
- 1993
Govindha Govindha
Director
Gaayam
Director
- 1992
Antam
Director
Raat
Director
- 1991
Kshana Kshanam
Director
- 1990
Shiva
Director
1980s
- 1989
Siva
Director
No release date
Single X
Director
Patta Pagalu
Director
Police Station Mein Bhoot
Director
Produced 55
2020s
- 2027
Police Company
Producer
- 2021
12 “o” CLOCK
Producer
- 2020
Coronavirus
Producer
2010s
- 2018
Bhairava Geetha
Producer
- 2016
Vangaveeti
Producer
- 2015
Ab Tak Chhappan 2
Producer
- 2012
Department
Producer
- 2011
Bejawada
Producer
Shabri
Producer
- 2010
Phoonk 2
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2009
Agyaat
Producer
- 2008
Raksha
Producer
- 2007
Go
Producer
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
Producer
Nishabd
Producer
- 2006
Shiva
Producer
Darwaaza Bandh Rakho
Producer
Darna Zaroori Hai
Producer
Shock
Producer
- 2005
Mr Ya Miss
Producer
James
Producer
My Wife's Murder
Producer
Sarkar
Producer
D
Producer
- 2004
Naach
Producer
Vaastu Shastra
Producer
Madhayanam Hathya
Producer
Gayab
Producer
Ab Tak Chhappan
Producer
Ek Hasina Thi
Producer, Executive Producer
- 2003
Darna Mana Hai
Producer
- 2002
Road
Executive Producer, Producer
Company
Producer
- 2001
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Producer
Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya
Producer
- 2000
Jungle
Producer
1990s
- 1999
Shool
Producer
Mast
Producer
- 1998
Satya
Producer
W/O V.Varaprasad
Producer
- 1997
Daud
Producer
Anaganaga Oka Roju
Producer
- 1996
Deyyam
Producer
- 1995
Gulabi
Producer
Money Money
Producer
- 1993
Money
Producer
Gaayam
Producer
- 1992
Antam
Producer
Raat
Producer
No release date
Police Station Mein Bhoot
Producer
Wrote 50
2020s
- 2027
Police Company
Writer
- 2025
Saaree
Writer
- 2023
Vyooham
Writer
- 2022
Ladki: Dragon Girl
Writer
Kondaa
Writer
- 2021
D Company
Writer
- 2020
Murder
Writer
Climax
Writer
2010s
- 2019
Amma Rajyam Lo Kadapa Biddalu
Writer
Lakshmi's NTR
Screenplay, Story
- 2018
Bhairava Geetha
Story, Screenplay
- 2017
Sarkar 3
Screenplay
- 2016
Vangaveeti
Writer
Killing Veerappan
Screenplay, Dialogue
Veerappan
Story, Screenplay
Attack
Screenplay
- 2015
365 Days
Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
- 2014
Ice Cream 2
Story, Screenplay
Anukshanam
Screenplay
Ice Cream
Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
- 2013
The Attacks of 26/11
Screenplay
- 2012
Bhoot Returns
Screenplay, Story
- 2011
Bejawada
Story
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
Story, Screenplay
- 2010
Rakht Charitra 2
Screenplay
Rakht Charitra
Screenplay
2000s
- 2007
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
Screenplay, Story
- 2005
Sarkar
Screenplay
Jithan
Original Story
- 2004
Naach
Story
Madhayanam Hathya
Screenplay
Shock
Original Story
1990s
- 1999
Shool
Story, Screenplay
- 1998
Satya
Story
- 1997
Daud
Screenplay, Story
Anaganaga Oka Roju
Screenplay
- 1996
Deyyam
Screenplay
- 1995
- 1993
Thiruda Thiruda
Story
Govindha Govindha
Story, Screenplay
Gaayam
Story
- 1992
Antam
Screenplay, Story
Raat
Screenplay, Story
- 1991
Kshana Kshanam
Screenplay, Story
- 1990
Shiva
Screenplay
1980s
- 1989
Siva
Story, Screenplay
No release date
Police Station Mein Bhoot
Writer
Acted in 3
2020s
- 2024
2010s
- 2014
Ice Cream 2
Producer
Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years
Movie
Edited 2
2020s
- 2020
Climax
Editor
1990s
- 1997
Daud
Editor
Created 1
2020s
- 2022
Dhahanam
Creator
Appearances5
2020s
- 2024
The Rana Daggubati Show
Self · 1 episode
- 2023
Satya- Ab Tak Pachchees
Himself
2010s
- 2016
Comedy Nights Live
Himself · 2 episodes
- 2015
- 2014
