Ram Gopal Varma admits ‘arrogance’ led to his downfall, names one movie he most regrets
4 min readNew DelhiMar 4, 2026 03:50 PM IST Once hailed as a cinematic maverick, Ram Gopal Varma gradually became better known for courting controversy than crafting classics. His provocative posts on X (formerly Twitter) often made headlines, and over time, many began to dismiss his remarks. However, a year ago, when Satya completed 25 years, Varma struck a reflective note. In a long message, he admitted that he had lost his way after Satya, expressing regret over several films he made subsequently and promising to recalibrate his approach to filmmaking. Now, the director has opened up about that shift in attitude. In a conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Varma revisited what made Satya special. “As ordinary people, we only hear about the underworld in the news — that someone has been killed or died in an encounter. In Satya, I tried to show their personal lives — their relationships, friendships, and what they are like at home. I wanted to explore ordinary people in extraordinary situations. That’s what made it larger,” he explained. He admitted, …
