Ram Gopal Varma Announces Crime Drama Police Company

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has announced his next feature film, Police Company, a crime drama inspired by the life of former Mumbai encounter specialist Daya Nayak. The project, produced by T-Series, will star actor Harshvardhan Rane in the lead role. Varma revealed the title and concept on social media on August 10, 2026, describing the film as the story of a special police squad active between 1997 and 2004.

In his announcement, Varma outlined the historical context for the film, tracing the evolution of the Mumbai underworld. He stated that after gangster Dawood Ibrahim consolidated power and moved to Dubai, leaving Chhota Rajan to manage operations, a subsequent split between the two created a power vacuum. This vacuum led to a surge in criminal activity as rival gangs competed for dominance, attracting young men from states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar. According to Varma, the situation prompted the creation of a special police squad to combat the expanding network. He noted that between 1997 and 2004, this squad was involved in encounters that resulted in the deaths of more than 300 alleged gangsters.

Police Company will focus on this squad, with Rane...