In an exciting revelation for Telugu cinema fans, acclaimed director SS Rajamouli has dropped tantalizing hints about the upcoming collaboration between superstar Ram Charan and visionary filmmaker Sukumar. The project, tentatively titled 'RC17', has already generated immense buzz, with Rajamouli promising a truly explosive beginning.
Rajamouli's 'Spoiler' About the Hard-Hitting Opening
While busy with his own magnum opus 'Varanasi', Rajamouli recently shared that he is privy to a major secret about 'RC17'. He disclosed that Ram Charan himself narrated the film's opening sequence to him. The 'RRR' director was so impressed that he believes it will be one of the 'hardest-hitting openings' ever seen, causing the audience to 'quiver in their seats'.
Rajamouli humorously added that revealing any details would give director Sukumar a heart attack, which is why he is keeping the spoiler strictly to himself. This isn't the first time he has praised the project's inception; during the 'RRR' promotions in 2022, he had similarly hinted at the potential of a Charan-Sukumar team-up, describing the planned opening with the same powerful adjective.
RC17: Shooting Timeline and Current Commitments
The highly anticipated film is scheduled to commence principal photography in July 2026. Currently, Ram Charan is deeply involved in shooting for the sports drama 'Peddi', directed by Buchi Babu Sana. This film is slated for a theatrical release on March 27, 2026.
Once his work on 'Peddi' concludes, Charan will immediately shift his focus to 'RC17', which is already in the pre-production phase under Sukumar's meticulous planning. This reunion is particularly significant as the duo previously delivered the blockbuster 'Rangasthalam'.
Rajamouli's Current Focus: The Epic 'Varanasi'
Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli is immersed in directing his own big-budget spectacle, 'Varanasi', starring Mahesh Babu in the lead role. The pan-India film also features a stellar cast including Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. This ambitious project is targeting a grand worldwide release in the summer of 2027.
The mutual admiration and teasers between these top-tier creators have successfully set the stage for 'RC17', making it one of the most awaited projects in Indian cinema. Fans now have a clear timeline to mark on their calendars, with the promise of a cinematic experience that begins with a seismic jolt.
