Ram Gopal Varma to direct encounter specialist Daya Nayak's biopic?
What's the story
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is in early talks to helm a biopic on Mumbai's famed encounter specialist Daya Nayak, reported Mid-Day. The project is said to be supported by a major studio, and discussions are also exploring potential connections to Varma's Company (2002). An insider revealed that back in the day, Varma wanted to make Company 2, centered on encounter specialists, with Nayak reportedly attached as a consultant.
About film
'The priority is getting the screenplay right...'
A source told the outlet, "The idea has been around for a while, but in recent months, there has been renewed movement on it." "Right now, the priority is getting the screenplay right and deciding the lens through which Daya Nayak's story should be told." Another insider added, "In 2010, there were conversations around fitting it organically into the larger world of Company." "While nothing has been decided yet, it has come up during discussions."
Career
Take a look at Varma's career
Varma made a name for himself after his movie Satya (1998) became a hit. The director has explored Mumbai's underworld in many of his movies, including Company (2002), D (2005), Satya 2 (2013), and D Company (2021). He has been gearing up to make a comeback with his much-awaited film, Syndicate.