Ram Gopal Varma criticises big budget filmmakers who prioritise big stars and VFX ahead of his 'Satya' re-release: 'It should be a wake-up call for...'

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has attributed the enduring appeal of his 1998 cult classic 'Satya' to "honest instincts" rather than calculated planning, contrasting it with the current trend of high-budget, star-driven films. The iconic gangster drama, written by Saurabh Shukla and Anurag Kashyap, is set for a theatrical re-release on January 17, rekindling memories of its gripping portrayal of crime through the eyes of its titular protagonist, played by J D Chakravarthy.

Ram Gopal Varma criticises big budget filmmakers who prioritise big stars and VFX ahead of his 'Satya' re-release: 'It should be a wake-up call for...'
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has attributed the enduring appeal of his 1998 cult classic 'Satya' to "honest instincts" rather than calculated planning, contrasting it with the current trend of high-budget, star-driven films. The iconic gangster drama, written by Saurabh Shukla and Anurag Kashyap, is set for a theatrical re-release on January 17, rekindling memories of its gripping portrayal of crime through the eyes of its titular protagonist, played by J D Chakravarthy.