Speaking at a major film festival in Mumbai yesterday, the director dropped the unexpected bombshell, completely sending fans of the gritty, Godfather-inspired underworld saga into a frenzy!
Here is the complete breakdown of the massive announcement, when the film goes on floors, and the surprising second project RGV announced to "wash away his sins"!
The Big Reveal: Shooting Starts Next Month! 🎬
The Event: RGV made the grand announcement while speaking on the opening day of the Red Lorry Film Festival (curated by BookMyShow) in Mumbai, where he was attending a special screening of his 1989 cult classic, Shiva.
The Timeline: When asked about his upcoming projects, the director did not hold back. He confidently stated, "I am making Sarkar 4. I'm starting that next month." * The Cast Mystery: While he confirmed the April 2026 filming schedule, RGV has kept the official cast under tight wraps. However, fans are heavily speculating that Amitabh Bachchan will naturally reprise his legendary role as the supreme patriarch, Subhash Nagre, potentially reuniting with Abhishek Bachchan.
The 'Syndicate' Surprise 💣
Sarkar 4 wasn't the only massive update the director had up his sleeve!
The Thriller: He revealed that he is also working on another highly anticipated thriller project titled 'Syndicate'.
The RGV Quip: In his classic, unfiltered style, Varma joked that this new film is incredibly important to him and that it would "wash away all my sins" and absolutely "shock everybody".
Praising the New Generation 🌟
While revisiting his older classics, RGV also took a moment to praise the current cinematic landscape.
He revealed that legendary director Steven Spielberg and martial arts icon Bruce Lee heavily influenced his earlier visual style.
However, when discussing modern Indian cinema, he specifically heaped massive praise on director Aditya Dhar, calling him one of the most promising talents of the current generation and acknowledging the massive impact of his latest release, Dhurandhar.
A Franchise Built on Pure Power 👑
For those needing a quick recap, the Sarkar franchise completely redefined political crime dramas in India. The original 2005 masterpiece, heavily inspired by The Godfather, set a massive benchmark for intense storytelling. It was followed by the equally gripping Sarkar Raj in 2008 and the third instalment, Sarkar 3, in 2017, which featured a massive ensemble including Yami Gautam and Manoj Bajpayee.
SantaBanta Verdict:
Love him or hate him, nobody directs raw, unapologetic underworld political dramas quite like Ram Gopal Varma! Bringing back the Sarkar franchise is a massive move, and if he manages to capture even a fraction of the intensity of the 2005 original, Sarkar 4 is going to be an absolute cinematic treat!
