Director Ram Gopal Varma roots for Randeep Hooda, calls him a Greek God

Director Ram Gopal Varma roots for Randeep Hooda, calls him a Greek God for his performance in Jaat , Netizens hail Randeep Hooda’s portrayal, check out their reactions

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.

Fans on social media have been going wild, flooding platforms with their excitement. Here’s a look at what netizens are saying:

Anurag (@Lekhakanurag)- Just watched #Jaat and I haven't had this whistle worthy fun in a theatre in ages. #SunnyDeol's energy is absolutely UNDENIABLE – he is made for these kind of roles & when he says "Sorry bol", the vibe in theatre was 100 100 100 #RandeepHooda is spine-chilling as the villain, never over-the-top, + add Thaman's BGM – it elevates everything. This is how you do mass cinema right.

Jeet Dutta (@Dutta_Jeet99)- Tbh we've seen many North actors doing negative roles in south films or films made by south directors but the way @RandeepHooda performed in Jaat was terrifying. His character was perfectly showcased and actually the storyline is on his character. Randeep sir you're a gem bro!

Trisha (@Sochtee_hai)- #RandeepHooda has mastered the art of being terrifying without being loud. In #Jaat, he plays a villain who is smooth, stylish, and absolutely evil. But what makes it more chilling is the realism he brings – it never feels filmy, it feels real. Sunny needed a strong opponent, and Randeep gave him exactly that – if not more.

Vikas Sheokand (@Vikas7sheokand)- #Jaat is setting the screens on fire!

The theatre vibe is pure madness.

#SunnyDeol and #RandeepHooda deliver a mass spectacle that hits hard and stays loud.

This one's built for the big screen. LOVING it! And the crowd is LOVING it!

Yogesh B (@Yogy9315) Watched Jaat today. This is @iamsunnydeol best – what an aura. @RandeepHooda you in black & black attire doing Raavan pooja and that banger interval shot – you looked fabulous. Vineeth sir 'Somulu' dusri blockbuster, @megopichand idi balayya ki cheppina story sir kottesaru.. congrats!

Rahull Chaudhary (@itzrahull_) #SunnyDeol Paaji owns every scene in #Jaat with his intense performance! His rage, his action, his emotions – everything is perfection. If you're a fan of high-octane action, #Jaat is the movie for you!

#RandeepHooda is Just 🔥

IMS (@imssharma11) Watched #Jaat and this is undoubtedly a Sunny Deol special action thriller after Ghatak. "Sorry bol" dialogue sunkar to maza aa gaya. #RandeepHooda has proven himself as a strong villain yet again. It's pure mass movie – JAAT mein hai wo wali BAAT!

Procrastinator (@BagaCoolAipoyam) #Jaat Ranatunga can be touted as the most menacing villain on screen in recent times. @RandeepHooda absolutely smacked it as the raw and ruthless Ranatunga.

The love pouring in for Randeep Hooda is proof that Jaat has delivered a performance that fans won’t forget anytime soon. With support from filmmakers like Ram Gopal Varma and thousands of fans online, it’s safe to say Randeep’s Ranatunga has cemented itself as an iconic villain in Indian cinema.