RC17: Ram Charan, Sukumar Collaborate for Pan-India Film; Chiranjeevi Gives the Clap

After Peddi Ram Charan is all geared up for his next film in the pipeline. Yet-to-be-titled RC 17 is the second collaboration of the actor with director Sukumar. On Saturday, the makers took to their social media feeds to announce the beginning of their new journey. As confirmed by the makers, the production is set to kick off with a pooja ceremony on Nov. 1, 2026. 

RC17: Ram Charan to Lead Sukumar’s Next Film

#YouCanImagine, but beyond everyone’s expectations 🎯🤩 #RC17 begins ❤️ Mega Power Star @AlwaysRamCharan is back with Master Storyteller @aryasukku ❤‍🔥 Shoot commences soon. #RC2Sukku #SRC @MythriOfficial @SukumarWritings #TSeriesFilms @RC17Offl https://t.co/bRqVxMf6v3 — Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) November 1, 2026

Mythri Movie Makers announced the date and time of the RC 17’s pooja ceremony. The project officially commenced with an auspicious ceremony on Nov. 1, 2026, at 10:50 AM. With Ram Charan arriving at the venue and greeting the team, the actor also lit the ceremonial lamp as a ritual. Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi performed the traditional coconut-breaking ceremony and gave the film its first clap. Mr and Mrs Sukumar, Ravi Shankar, Naveen Yerneni, Naga Vamsi, Rahul Sankrityan, Gopichand Malineni, Maruthi, Buchi Babu Sana, Vamsi Nandipati, Harish Shankar, and others also graced the event. Take a closer look at the pictures!

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Special Moments from most awaited #RC17 Pooja Ceremony ❤️ Megastar @KChiruTweets Garu graced the occasion and blessed the entire team ✨ #YouCanImagine
#RC2Sukku #SRC Mega Power Star @AlwaysRamCharan Master Storyteller @aryasukku @MythriOfficial @SukumarWritings @TSeries #TSeriesFilms @RC17Offl — Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) November 1, 2026

After the success of 2018’s “Rangasthalam,” the actor-director duo is back with another film. For the unversed, “RC17” was first announced in March 2024, when Ram Charan shared a picture with Sukumar during Holi. After nearly two years, the film has received its first formal clap, with blessings being showered by Chiranjeevi. The audience now awaits more updates from the makers.