Ramu becomes Vivek's mentor

Vivek Oberoi, son of the yesteryear actor and hotel industry tycoon Suresh Oberoi, is in news for his role in an upcoming movie Rakta Charitra, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. After a breach of eight years, the actor has teamed up with the renowned director once again. Vivek had earlier worked with Ramu in the film Company, a Bollywood action flick showing the mafia world. The movie was released in 2002.

Addressing Ram Gopal Varma as his mentor, Vivek, who has hits like Sathiya in his bag, said, that he is happy to get the opportunity to work with his mentor once again. Playing a significant role in Rakta Charitra has been a thrilling experience for him. While shooting the movie he felt setting his career on a role again.

The actor went on adding that it was fascinating to work with such a maverick director, Ram Gopal Varma. Throwing light on the character that he plays in the movie , Vivek says that his role is a most complex and multi-layered one. Ramuji has helped him get into the skin of the character. He attributed the credit of portraying the character outstandingly to the director.

Rakta Charitra is a political thriller. Based on the life of a mighty figure from the South Indian political world, the movie is a real life story depicting the protagonist"s rise from humble background to the height of power. It will go on floors this October.