Ram Gopal Varma to make a sequel to 'Gaayam'

The Telugu and the Hindi film industries now seem to head towards a new trend with the directors and producers focusing on making sequels to the super hit films. Even the heroes are showing more interest acting in such films. The success of the sequels like ‘Sarkar Raaj,’ ‘Phir Hera Pheri’and ‘Golmaal Returns’ has no doubt given a big boost to this growing trend. Very soon, sequels to ‘Race’ and ‘Blue’ are expected.

On the other hand, the trend is equally emerging in Tollywood. The recent release of ‘Arya- 2,’ a sequel to the super hit film ‘Arya,’ strengthens the point.

The latest news in line to the growing trend is that ace director Ram Gopal Varma is now planning to make a sequel to his super hit film ‘Gaayam’ released about 15 years ago. The film released in 1993 was a big sensation then. Jagapathi Babu, Urmila Matondkar and Revathi played the lead roles in the film. The role of ‘Durga’ played by Jagapathi Babu in the film received huge applause from audience. In fact, it was one of the biggest hits in the initial days of Jagapathi Babu’s career.

And now, after more than a decade and half, the same character ‘Durga’ is going to come back with the sequel. Praveen Sri, student of Ram Gopal Varma will be directing the film. Once again, Japatahi babu will be playing the powerful role of ‘Dugra’ in the sequel. Jagapathi Babu’s serious role in the recent film ‘Homam’ directed by J D Chakravarthy shows that he still has lot of energy to do the characters like ‘Durga.’ Heroine for the film is yet to be finalized.

Now, lets wait and see how Japathi Babu takes up the challenge.