Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma will be re-releasing his acclaimed 1998 gangster film, Satya, in cinemas on January 17, 2025.
The film, which has achieved cult status over the years, originally starred Manoj Bajpayee, Shefali Shah, Urmila Matondkar, and JD Chakravarthy, among others. The news was shared by PVR cinemas on their social media handle with a caption that read, “The past can’t be buried, and neither can the truth! Get ready to dive into the world of Satya once again at PVR INOX (sic).”
Satya, produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, was co-written by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla. The film also featured a talented ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Makarand Deshpande, and Saurabh Shukla.
The story followed the journey of the titular character, played by JD Chakravarthy, as he navigates the criminal underworld of Mumbai after meeting gangster Bhiku Mhatre, portrayed by Manoj Bajpayee. The movie is noted for its impactful storytelling and music, with Vishal Bhardwaj debuting as a music composer and Gulzar providing the lyrics.
Ram Gopal Varma’s recent work includes the Telugu political thriller Vyooham. Meanwhile, Manoj Bajpayee, who recently appeared in Kanu Behl’s thriller The Despatch, is set to feature in the upcoming season of The Family Man on Prime Video India.