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3 films·2003–2013·Top Music Composer: Amar Mohile (1 films)·Top co-star: Aftab Shivdasani (1 films)

Nana Patekar & Ram Gopal Varma Movies Together List — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Nana Patekar and Ram Gopal Varma appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 2003 and 2013. Their highest-rated collaboration was The Attacks of 26/11 (2013 — 6.9/10). Films span Darna Mana Hai (2003) through The Attacks of 26/11 (2013).

3
Films Together
6.3
Average Rating
2003 - 2013
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

The Nana Patekar & Ram Gopal Varma partnership

After 10 years apart, they came back together for The Attacks of 26/11 (2013). They didn't share a set between 2003 and 2013. From Darna Mana Hai (2003) to The Attacks of 26/11 (2013).

It started with Darna Mana Hai (2003).

The shape of the work

The 2000s belonged to Darna Mana Hai; the 2010s to The Attacks of 26/11. Never on the same side of the camera — Nana Patekar actor, Ram Gopal Varma director, across all 3 films. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.

3 films across 2 decades

The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.0/10.

The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.9/10.

2000s
Films2
Avg Rating6.0/10
Notable:
  • Darna Mana Hai(6.1)
  • Bhoot(6)
Era:
Nana: ActiveRam: Active
2010s
Films1
Avg Rating6.9/10
Notable:
  • The Attacks of 26/11(6.9)
Era:
Nana: ActiveRam: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration20032013
Span10 years
Avg Interval~5 years

3 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
3 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.

Where each was in their career

By the time of Darna Mana Hai, both already had careers — Nana Patekar with 35 films, Ram Gopal Varma with 25.

Nana Patekar

Before Darna Mana Hai, Nana Patekar had starred in 35 films, including Wajood (1998) and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992).

After The Attacks of 26/11, Nana Patekar went on to appear in 11 more films, including Kaala (2018) and Vanvaas (2024).

Ram Gopal Varma

Before Darna Mana Hai, Ram Gopal Varma had directed 25 films, including Money Money (1995) and Shool (1999).

After The Attacks of 26/11, Ram Gopal Varma went on to direct 22 more films, including Vangaveeti (2016) and Vyooham (2023).

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