Ram Gopal Varma’s Company sequel on hold for don biopic

We had told you how Ram Gopal Varma was to make a sequel to Vivek’s debut vehicle, Company and call it Government. Vivek Oberoi was to play a part in it and also produce the film. Turns out the project has been put on hold, but Vivek and RGV have already collaborated on another film — Rai — a biopic on underworld don Muthappa Rai. It will be made in three languages, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu and shot at five different locations— Mumbai, Dubai, London, Mangalore and Bengaluru.

A source close to the development confirmed, “RGV has started shooting for the biopic with Vivek and the first look will be released on May 1, which also happens to be Rai’s birthday. Company’s sequel Government has been put on hold as of now. After completing Rai, RGV will take up Sarkar 3, depending on Amitabh Bachchan’s dates and then turn his attention to Government again.”

RGV apparently couldn’t find actors to fit the roles for Government and Vivek was the only actor on board. It was reported that Abhishek Bachchan was approached for the film too. The film was earlier going to be produced by another producer, but when he backed out, Vivek offered to do it instead.