I never had the drive to do Hindi films: Suriya Everybody loves Suriya, he makes both critics and the masses happy. The 37-year-old is currently busy with KV Anand's 'Maattrraan' ('Duplicate' in Telugu). In a quick interview, the actor tells us about his new movie and more.

What do we need to know about 'Maattrraan', besides the fact that you play conjoined twins?

There are a few scenes which are yet to be shot and there is no editing and post production in the movie. It will all be computer graphics. We got six twins to play the childhood roles.

Each pair was different, sometimes they used to cry together, sometimes one would be sober and the other be hyper. This is a new concept and if it has been tried in Hollywood movies, I do not wish to see them. My role would then become influenced, I do not want that....more    
03:47 PM, Aug 20, 2012

'Dan Dan' tribute to Rajinikanth's song: RGV New Delhi: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has put rumours about the item number 'Dan Dan Cheeni' in his upcoming film 'Department' to rest, insisting the song is in fact inspired by Rajinikanth's 'Aasai Nooruvagai'. The 50-year-old director has introduced Indo-Brazilian beauty Nathalia Kaur as item girl in the song, where she is seen shaking her leg with actors Sanjay Dutt and Rana Daggubati. And Varma has confirmed speculations that 'Dan...  
05:18 PM, Apr 16, 2012

RGV says no to acting
by IANS
Filmmaker, singer and now author Ram Gopal Varma has left no stone unturned to prove his versatility, but if there is one zone this daring man dreads to enter, it's acting. "I clamour whenever I see the camera (from the front) so there is no way that (acting) will happen. No. I will never act... ever," Varma, 48, said. But that does leave scope for taking his singing debut further...  
01:54 PM, Dec 05, 2010

Vivek Oberoi pays homage to former legislator Paritala Ravi
by IANS
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi on Monday visited Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district and paid homage to former legislator Paritala Ravi, whose character he has played in Ram Gopal Varma's new film Rakta Charitra. Vivek visited Paritala Ghat and offered floral tributes to the former minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader, who was gunned down by his rivals in Anantapur in 2005. Supporters of Paritala family and fans welcomed Vivek....  
05:54 PM, Oct 25, 2010

TDP workers protest against Rakta Charitra

Hyderabad: Telugu Desam Party workers wrecked cinema halls, resorted to violent protests and stalled the screening of Ram Gopal Varma’s "Rakta Charitra" alleging that the film shows TDP founder NT Rama Rao in poor light. Shatrughan Sinha plays the role of NTR in the film. The protests have forced the filmmaker to consider removing three of the so-called objectionable scenes from the film. ...
02:03 PM, Oct 23, 2010

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11:52 PM, Oct 22, 2010

Vivek awed by Chiranjeevi
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Actor Vivek Oberoi is in awe of Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi after being invited to his residence in Hyderabad. "Had fun promoting 'Rakta Charitra' in Hyderabad with Ram Gopal Varma...the excitement is palpable...feels amazing to see the buzz around the film! Had the absolute honour of being invited to the megastar Chiranjeevi sir's house," Vivek shared on his Twitter page. "Had a beautiful chat with him, he is such a gem...so...  
02:52 PM, Oct 22, 2010

Lies, vengeance and violence at box office this Friday
by IANS
New Delhi: Films depicting a compulsive liar and a snake woman's vengeance a la Naagin and a biopic on a slain factionist-turned political leader... take your pick from Jhootha Hi Sahi, Hisss and Rakta Charitra, three distinctly different films that release this Friday. While Jootha Hi Sahi stars hearthrob John Abraham in the lead as a geeky liar, Hisss has been in the news for Mallika Sherawat's bold scenes and...  
11:45 AM, Oct 19, 2010

'Rakta Charitra' is not for people who like 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'
by IANS
Mumbai: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, known for his controversial comments, again spoke his mind when he said that his forthcoming film Rakta Charitra was not for people who are fond of Karan Johar's family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Varma and Johar have often locked horns on various subjects on social networking sites and in front of the media and Varma didn't lose an opportunity to do the same at...  
02:02 PM, Oct 14, 2010

 Rakta Charitra my most violent film: RGV
by IANS
"It's not just my most violent film ever, but it will be the most violent film that you will ever see. It doesn't have bloodshed alone. It's more about suggestion, sound effects and lights. It's more about expression that creates an effect," Varma, 48, told in an interview. Known for films like Rangeela, Satya, Company, Jungle and Sarkar, RGV, as he is fondly called, says he is not a violent...  
11:30 AM, Oct 07, 2010

Varma takes death threats in his stride
by IANS
Mumbai: It seems Ram Gopal Varma is not worried about the death threats he is getting as he is moving around in Hyderabad unescorted and says he isn't being brave, just practical. "This is not the first time I'm under threat. It has happened to me on several occasions. When in the history of assassinations have security guards been able to save anyone? The one who is determined to kill...  
08:50 AM, Sep 03, 2010

Spotted - Vivek Oberoi partying Also seen were Celina Jaitly and Emraan Hashmi at various places across the city ...  
02:04 PM, Aug 02, 2010

Ram Gopal Varma plans a 3D horror film
by IANS
The director says he has an obsession to scare people ...  
01:07 PM, Apr 13, 2010

Stills from Shatrughan-starrer Rakta Charitra His role is based on the legendary superstar-politician NT Rama Rao. ...  
03:47 PM, Nov 03, 2009