Ram Gopal Varma: RANN is a men’s film

New Delhi, January 20: Rann is one such film which despite accommodating a dozen odd characters still has Big B (seemingly) dominating the frames. If promos are any indication, Amitabh Bachchan would be clearly spearheading the entire show, despite the fact that one does catch a glimpse or two of other important characters played by cast which is principal/supporting or established/younger.

This is why one wonders- when other designated leading men like Ritesh Deshmukh and Sudeep (seen earlier in Varma’s PHOONK) are clearly playing second fiddle to Bachchan, where does that leave leading ladies like Gul Panag and Neetu Chandra? For the two actors, RANN was a mega project to be a part of, both from the subject as well as strength standpoint. Now that the film’s release is just a few days away, do they feel short changed because of limited visibility that they have gained en route to the unveiling of RANN?

—Agencies