Director Ram Gopal Varma Roots for Randeep Hooda, Calls Him a Greek God for His Performance in Jaat

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:  “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.”

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 💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/89pdzjs5wN

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 13, 2025

Meanwhile, On the occasion of International Jaat Day, actor Randeep Hooda surprised fans with an unexpected visit to a local theatre screening his latest hit film Jaat, where he plays the much-loved character Ranatunga. The star was mobbed by an enthusiastic crowd as he greeted audiences and expressed his gratitude for the immense love pouring in for his performance.

Randeep chose to mark the festival of Baisakhi with a heartfelt visit to his homeland in Rohtak, Haryana. Following the success of Jaat, the actor paid homage to the land that shaped him, meeting with locals and his family to celebrate the occasion with warmth and reverence.

A source close to the actor adds, “Randeep has always worn his identity with pride. This visit was personal and symbolic — the success of Jaat brought him back to where it all began. It was an emotional, proud moment for him to share this triumph with his people. To be around his family truly meant the world to him”. 

He expressed, “I went to the heart of Jaat land and my ancestral town, Rohtak with my brother, director and honorary, the visionary behind Jaat a the film. We has some delicious home cooked Haryanvi food and choorma at my Kaka’s house and what better to see packed screens for Jaat with audiences showering so much love along with seetis and taalis”.