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Rumors have been rife about Ram Gopal Varma's highly anticipated film Syndicate, with speculation that Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and actors Fahadh Faasil and Manoj Bajpayee might be cast in prominent roles. The buzz reached a peak after reports hinted at an ensemble cast featuring big names from both Bollywood and the South Indian film industry.
However, the filmmaker has now stepped in to clarify the situation. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Ram Gopal Varma dismissed the casting rumors, calling them entirely false. “There are all kinds of speculations going around the casting of Syndicate film which are all completely FALSE,” he wrote. He added, “Will share the details when ready.”
There are all kinds of speculations going around the casting of SYNDICATE film which are all completely FALSE ..Will share the details when ready
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) January 25, 2025
Reports on Casting
Earlier, Telugu 360 reported that Amitabh Bachchan might play an extended cameo in the film. According to the report, Tollywood star Venkatesh Daggubati was also in talks for a lead role, expected to wrap up his portions in just over a month. Fahadh Faasil, Manoj Bajpayee, and filmmaker-actor Anurag Kashyap were also speculated to play key roles, with Syndicate reportedly slated to begin production by mid-February.
Despite these claims, Ram Gopal Varma has made it clear that no official casting announcements have been made yet.
Audience Buzz
Fans took to social media to express their excitement, with some even sharing their own casting wish lists. One user wrote, “Waiting boss,” while another said, “Please cast Manoj Bajpayee and Anurag Kashyap.”
About Syndicate
Ram Gopal Varma has shared glimpses of the film’s concept, which revolves around the rise of a powerful and terrifying criminal organization that threatens India’s existence. He explained how the nature of crime has evolved from street gangs to sophisticated syndicates involving politicians, law enforcement, wealthy businessmen, and military figures.
Unlike supernatural horror, Syndicate will explore the terrifying potential of human greed and ambition. The director also emphasized the cyclical nature of crime, stating, “Crime and terror never die; they keep coming back in deadlier forms.”
In a post, Ram Gopal promised that Syndicate would redeem his past cinematic missteps, calling it his most ambitious project to date.
As fans await more updates, the excitement for Syndicate continues to build. With its gripping theme and high expectations, the film is poised to be one of Ram Gopal Varma’s most talked-about works yet.
