Sukumar Next Movie: Ram Charan’s RC17 Begins Filming on…

Ram Charan & Sukumar’s Next Begins Tomorrow With Pooja Ceremony

RC17: Ram Charan's next with Sukumar begins on November 1, 2026 after pooja ceremony

By The Green Room2 hours ago2 min read

Current hype level42

Ram Charan and Sukumar are back — and the muhurtham is tomorrow. The actor-director duo, whose last collaboration Rangasthalam redefined Telugu cinema’s storytelling ambitions, will officially begin their next project on November 1, 2026, with a pooja ceremony at 10:50 AM in Hyderabad. The film, tentatively titled RC17, marks Ram Charan’s 17th feature and is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers in partnership with Sukumar Writings.

The announcement has already sparked excitement across fan circles, with social media buzzing under hashtags like #RC17 and #SukumarCharanReunion. This isn’t just another reunion, it’s a return to form for a pair that delivered one of the most emotionally resonant rural dramas of the decade. Rangasthalam, released in 2018, followed Chitti Babu, a boat skipper with partial hearing loss, as he fought corruption in his village.

It was praised for its authenticity, layered characters, and Ram Charan’s transformative performance, which earned him widespread acclaim. Now, after a gap of nearly eight years, they’re stepping into a new phase. The upcoming venture is expected to be mounted on a larger scale than their previous work, with higher production values and a Pan-India release strategy.

While the story remains under wraps, sources confirm it’s an action-adventure entertainer set against an urban backdrop, a shift from the rural terrain of Rangasthalam. The script reportedly took over two years to develop, with Sukumar fine-tuning every detail. Pre-production is already underway, and filming is expected to begin soon after the auspicious start.

As for the music, Devi Sri Prasad was initially announced as composer, but his name hasn’t appeared in the latest official communications. That absence has fueled speculation that Anirudh Ravichander may take over the score. On the casting front, early reports mentioned Sara Arjun and Bhagyashrii Borse as possible contenders for the female lead, but recent updates suggest the makers are leaning toward a Telugu actress.

No names have been confirmed yet. The film’s release window is pegged for 2028. With Mythri’s track record and Sukumar’s narrative precision, expectations are sky-high. But this time, the stakes aren’t just about box office numbers, they’re about reinvention.

What happens when two giants step back into the same frame? The first shot begins tomorrow.