Ram Charan and Sukumar officially reunite for RC17; makers share announcement poster and pooja ceremony video
After months of speculation, filmmaker Sukumar and Ram Charan have officially reunited for their next project, tentatively titled RC17. The makers announced the collaboration on October 31, sharing a poster on social media. They have also released a live video from the film’s Pooja ceremony, marking the formal commencement of the project.
The upcoming film brings the actor and director together for the first time since Rangasthalam (2018), their acclaimed rural drama that went on to become a major commercial success. The new project is being mounted as a high-budget pan-India spectacle and will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Sukumar Writings. The production house had also backed Rangasthalam.
The announcement marks a significant reunion for the two, whose previous collaboration earned attention for its distinct setting and Ram Charan’s performance as Chitti Babu, a hearing-impaired village mechanic. Set in 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, Rangasthalam also featured Samantha Ruth Prabhu and had music composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film’s success established the actor-director combination as one to watch, making their reunion a closely anticipated development.
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Both Ram Charan and Sukumar are returning to the collaboration after high-profile projects. Ram Charan was part of S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR, which received global recognition, and subsequently starred in Game Changer. He was also seen in Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Sukumar, meanwhile, directed the Pushpa franchise, with Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, becoming a major box-office success.
The upcoming film is also expected to feature music by Devi Sri Prasad, which would mark another reunion following Rangasthalam. However, the makers are yet to officially confirm the musical collaboration.
Further details about RC17, including its final title, female lead and supporting cast, are awaited. The project is expected to begin its production schedules shortly, with the Pooja ceremony marking its first formal step.
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