Ram Gopal Varma has signed actor Vivek Oberoi to play the lead role in his upcoming movie Rakta Charitra, which is based on the life of Paritala Ravi.

Varma says, "After thinking hard on every actor both known and unknown I have finally zeroed in on Vivek Oberoi as the most ideal choice to play Paritala Ravi.
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