Did Ram Gopal Varma take a dig at Rajinikanth's acting? Here's what he said!

Ram Gopal Varma, known for directing films like Company, Satya, Sarkaar, recently spoke about the difference between an actor and a star. He even said that he doesn't know if Rajinikanth can exist "without slow motion". Ram Gopal Varma says he is not sure if Rajinikanth is a good actor.

Ram Gopal Varma says Rajinikanth cannot play a character like Bhikhu Mhatre

Discussing the difference between a star and an actor, Ram Gopal Varma cited the example of Rajinikanth, saying, "Acting means character; star means performance and there is a lot of difference between the two. Is Rajinikanth a good actor? I don't know. I don't think Rajinikanth can play a character like Bhikhu Mhatre. But with Rajinikanth, you would just want to see him like that. Without slow motion, I don't know if Rajinikanth could exist. You wouldn't mind watching Rajinikanth walk in slow motion for half the film without doing anything. It excites you." 

RGV calls Amitabh, Rajinikanth gods

He further said that people consider stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth as gods, which makes it difficult for them to play characters. He said, "When a star plays a normal character, it can be frustrating." After this, he saw Amitabh Bachchan in a film, in which his character complained of stomach pain. "I used to hate that scene. I don't want to see Amitabh Bachchan having a stomach ache. That's why you always see them as gods. Gods cannot become characters."

Ram Gopal Varma's upcoming project

On January 22, RGV announced his next film, titled Syndicate . Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he shared the concept of the film and wrote, "It's about a sinister organisation that threatens the very existence of India." He promised that Syndicate would be a horror film - not because of the supernatural elements, but because it would explore the dark truth of human nature and the potential horrors that lie ahead.

About Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth's early life was full of struggle. He worked as a bus conductor, but recognizing his acting talent, film director K. Balachander gave him his first break in his film 'Apoorva Raagangal' (1975). After this, he made his mark through consecutive hit films. Rajinikanth's special identity is his unique style, powerful dialogue delivery and charismatic screen presence. His style of walking in slow motion, wearing glasses in a twisted manner and throwing and catching cigarettes are still very popular among his fans.

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