India, Jan. 25 -- Rumours had been circulating wildly after director Ram Gopal Varma announced his next upcoming film Syndicate, with speculation suggesting that Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, as well as actors Fahadh Faasil and Manoj Bajpayee, were being considered for key roles. However, the director has now stepped forward to quash these rumours, putting an end to the buzz surrounding the film's cast. Also read: Ram Gopal Varma says he got 'drunk on success, arrogance' after Satya in emotional post: 'Made films for shock value'

A report in Telugu 360 claimed that the film will feature an ensemble cast from Bollywood and South film industry. It stated that megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be seen in an extended cameo role.

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