Randeep Hooda is on fire with his latest role as the menacing Ranatunga in Jaat. The film has received a thunderous response from fans and critics alike, but it’s Randeep’s intense, chilling performance as the antagonist that’s getting the most attention. And now, celebrated filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has also joined the list of admirers.
Ram Gopal Varma, who introduced Hooda to the Hindi film industry with the cult gangster film D, tweeted in praise of the actor’s recent performance. He wrote:
@RGVzoomin
Hey @RandeepHooda u were simply AWESOME in #Jaat… GREEK GOD looks combined with CHILLING MENACE mixed with EXPLOSIVE ENERGY, the ultimate CONCOCTION of MASS MASALA.
This shoutout from RGV, who gave Randeep one of his earliest impactful roles in Bollywood, feels like a full-circle moment. D had already put Randeep on the map for playing intense characters, and with Jaat, he has taken things several notches higher.
In Jaat, Randeep’s transformation into the raw and ruthless Ranatunga comes after a rigorous prep process — and it shows. His ability to blend calm with cruelty has struck a chord with audiences, giving Sunny Deol the perfect on-screen opposition.
