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Ram Charan and Sukumar begin new film RC17 in Hyderabad
Ram Charan and director Sukumar have begun work on RC17 at a ceremony in Hyderabad.
The film reunites the actor and filmmaker after their 2018 hit, Rangasthalam.
Chiranjeevi attended the ceremony and gave the project its first clap.
RC17 is being made by Mythri Movie Makers, with T-Series presenting it.
The project is expected to bring the two collaborators together again after a film that was both a critical and box-office success.
More cast and crew details are expected soon, according to one account.
The film's release date and story have not been officially announced.
Ram Charan and director Sukumar began their film RC17 with a pooja ceremony in Hyderabad on November 1, 2026.
Actor Chiranjeevi attended and gave the film its first clap.
RC17 marks Ram Charan and Sukumar’s reunion after their 2018 film Rangasthalam.
The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and presented by T-Series, according to the Indian Express.
Times of India reported that Anirudh Ravichander is confirmed as music composer, while Pinkvilla said the composer had not been officially confirmed.
- Who
- Actor Ram Charan and director Sukumar are collaborating. Chiranjeevi attended the ceremony.
- What
- They began work on their film, tentatively titled RC17, with a pooja ceremony.
- When
- November 1, 2026. The event began at around 10:50 am, according to Times of India.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ram Charan shared a picture with Sukumar as the project was officially announced, according to Times of India.
The pooja ceremony for RC17 began in Hyderabad, according to Times of India.
Chiranjeevi performed the coconut-breaking ritual and gave the film its first clap.
- Film
- RC17, a tentative title
- Lead actor
- Ram Charan
- Director
- Sukumar
- Ceremony location
- Hyderabad
- Ceremony date
- November 1, 2026
- Previous collaboration
- Rangasthalam, released in 2018
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