{"id":25591,"date":"2026-06-19T08:11:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=25591"},"modified":"2026-06-19T08:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:11:12","slug":"after-syndicate-and-sarkar-4-ram-gopal-varma-to-direct-daya-nayak-biopic-scripting-underway-for-major-studio-crime-drama-reports-hindi-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=25591","title":{"rendered":"After &#8216;Syndicate&#8217; and &#8216;Sarkar 4&#8217;, Ram Gopal Varma to direct Daya Nayak biopic; scripting underway for major studio crime drama &#8211; Reports | Hindi Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131851309,imgsize-174357,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/131851309.jpg\" alt=\"After 'Syndicate' and 'Sarkar 4', Ram Gopal Varma to direct Daya Nayak biopic; scripting underway for major studio crime drama - Reports\" title=\"Ram Gopal Varma is reportedly in talks to direct a definitive biopic on controversial encounter specialist Daya Nayak, going beyond his earlier association with Ab Tak Chhappan. Backed by a major studio, the project may connect to RGV's Company universe, as 'Syndicate' and 'Sarkar 4' also remain in the pipeline.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Ram Gopal Varma is reportedly in talks to direct a definitive biopic on controversial encounter specialist Daya Nayak, going beyond his earlier association with Ab Tak Chhappan. Backed by a major studio, the project may connect to RGV's Company universe, as 'Syndicate' and 'Sarkar 4' also remain in the pipeline.\">Ram Gopal Varma is reportedly in talks to direct a definitive biopic on controversial encounter specialist Daya Nayak, going beyond his earlier association with Ab Tak Chhappan. Backed by a major studio, the project may connect to RGV&#8217;s Company universe, as &#8216;Syndicate&#8217; and &#8216;Sarkar 4&#8217; also remain in the pipeline.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/ram-gopal-varma\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Ram Gopal Varma<\/a>, who has built his reputation on gritty tales of Mumbai&#8217;s underworld, appears to be returning to familiar territory once again. According to reports, RGV is developing a project that delves into the unfiltered and brutal history of Mumbai&#8217;s crime world and its law enforcement.<!-- --> The filmmaker is said to be in discussions to helm a biographical drama on the life of celebrated yet controversial encounter specialist Daya Nayak.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>RGV&#8217;s connection with Daya Nayak dates back to &#8216;Ab Tak Chhappan&#8217;<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Although RGV has touched upon encounter squad culture before\u2014most prominently as a producer on <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/shimit-amin\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Shimit Amin<\/a>&#8216;s 2004 drama \u2018Ab Tak Chhappan\u2019, which drew heavy inspiration from Nayak&#8217;s life, the new project is envisioned as a full-fledged and definitive biopic on the encounter specialist himself, according to Deccan Herald.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><keyword id=\"37035608\" type=\"General\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"Daya-Nayak-biopic\" source=\"keywords\">Daya Nayak biopic<\/keyword> still in early stages of development<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>According to Deccan Herald, the project is still in its developing stages, with the team primarily focused on developing a strong screenplay. A major studio is said to be backing the production, and Ram Gopal Varma is reportedly deep in the process of evaluating different narrative angles to authentically portray Nayak&#8217;s extraordinary journey, from fleeing a small village in Mangalore to rising through the ranks of the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/mumbai-police\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Mumbai Police<\/a> and carrying out dozens of underworld elimination operations.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>Adding an interesting twist, speculation is growing around how the film will be structured. Industry insiders suggest that discussions have included the possibility of connecting this biopic to RGV&#8217;s iconic crime franchise, \u2018Company\u2019 (2002).<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Ram Gopal Varma on a roll with &#8216;Syndicate&#8217; and &#8216;Sarkar 4&#8217;<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The development comes at a time when the veteran director is riding a wave of high-profile announcements, with his massive crime thriller \u2018Syndicate\u2019 and the much-anticipated \u2018Sarkar 4\u2019 already generating considerable buzz.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>How &#8216;Dhurandhar 2&#8217; influenced Ram Gopal Varma&#8217;s next<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>RGV has openly acknowledged that the phenomenal success of <!-- -->Aditya Dhar<!-- -->&#8216;s \u2018Dhurandhar 2\u2019 played a key role in reshaping his cinematic outlook and igniting fresh ideas for his upcoming project.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/news\/after-syndicate-and-sarkar-4-ram-gopal-varma-to-direct-daya-nayak-biopic-scripting-underway-for-major-studio-crime-drama-reports\/articleshow\/131851309.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ram Gopal Varma is reportedly in talks to direct a definitive biopic on controversial encounter specialist Daya Nayak, going beyond his earlier association with Ab Tak Chhappan. Backed by a major studio, the project may connect to RGV&#8217;s Company universe, as &#8216;Syndicate&#8217; and &#8216;Sarkar 4&#8217; also remain in the pipeline. 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