If the success of films is evaluated based on box office performance, it follows that the determination of the most and least successful individuals should be grounded in the number of hits they have produced. By this criterion, the Khans and Amitabh Bachchan emerge as the leading figures, having achieved the highest number of hits relative to their film releases. In the realm of directors, notable names such as Rajkumar Hirani, Yash Chopra, and Hrishikesh Mukherjee boast nearly flawless success rates. Conversely, some actors and filmmakers have experienced a greater number of failures than successes. Among them is a director known for having the highest number of flops, yet he remains a celebrated figure in the film industry. This enduring status can be attributed to one of the most enigmatic careers in the history of Hindi cinema.

Bollywood's most unsuccessful director

Ram Gopal Varma possesses the unfortunate distinction of having directed the highest number of unsuccessful films in Hindi cinema. Over a career spanning 35 years, he has helmed 36 Hindi films, in addition to more than a dozen in Telugu and Tamil. Out of these 39 films, 26 have been classified as flops or box office failures. His most recent three releases have failed to earn even ₹1 crore at the box office. Among the remaining 10 films, six have performed at an average or below-average level, while one has achieved semi-hit status. Consequently, Ram Gopal Varma has managed to secure only three outright hits throughout his career.

It is not surprising that the 1990s marked the period when Ram Gopal Varma produced several successful films, including Shiva, Rangeela, and Satya. The latter, a sleeper hit released in 1998 featuring JD Chakravarthy, Urmila Matondkar, and Manoj Bajpayee, represents the final successful film in Varma's Bollywood career.

Ram Gopal Varma's bad luck at the box office

Although the 1990s marked the height of RGV's creative and commercial success, it is inaccurate to suggest that the filmmaker ceased producing quality films thereafter. Numerous works from the 2000s received critical acclaim, yet they struggled to achieve significant box office success. A few titles, such as Company, Jungle, and Sarkar, managed to break even and avoided being labelled as flops. However, the last film to be considered a 'semi-hit' in RGV's career was released in 2005. His most recent two films, Ladki: Dragon Girl and Khatra Dangerous, were criticized by both critics and audiences for their portrayal of soft pornography, with neither earning more than ₹2 lakh at the box office. Since the release of Sarkar in 2017, none of his directorial efforts have surpassed ₹1 crore in box office revenue.

Why Ram Gopal is still considered a cine icon

Although the 1990s marked the height of RGV's creative and commercial success, it is inaccurate to suggest that the filmmaker ceased producing quality films thereafter. Numerous works from the 2000s received critical acclaim, yet they struggled to achieve significant box office success. A few titles, such as Company, Jungle, and Sarkar, managed to break even and avoided being labelled as flops. However, the last film to be considered a 'semi-hit' in RGV's career was released in 2005. His most recent two films, Ladki: Dragon Girl and Khatra Dangerous, were criticized by both critics and audiences for their portrayal of soft pornography, with neither earning more than ₹2 lakh at the box office. Since the release of Sarkar in 2017, none of his directorial efforts have surpassed ₹1 crore in box office revenue.

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