Ram Charan and director Sukumar officially launched their much-awaited film RC17 with a traditional pooja ceremony in Hyderabad on November 1, 2026. Megastar Chiranjeevi attended the event and gave the first clap, marking the beginning of the project. The film reunites Ram Charan and Sukumar after their blockbuster collaboration Rangasthalam, released in 2018.
The launch ceremony began around 10:50 am, with Ram Charan arriving at the venue and greeting the film's team. The actor participated in the traditional rituals and lit the ceremonial lamp. Chiranjeevi performed the coconut-breaking ceremony before sounding the clapboard for the first shot. He also extended his blessings to the cast and crew. Mythri Movie Makers shared a video from the event on social media, celebrating the film's official launch with the Megastar's special gesture.
Several prominent personalities from the Telugu film industry attended the ceremony. Along with Ram Charan, Sukumar and Chiranjeevi, the event saw the presence of producers Ravi Shankar, Naveen Yerneni and Naga Vamsi.
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Directors Rahul Sankrityan, Gopichand Malineni, Maruthi, Buchi Babu Sana and Harish Shankar were also present, alongside Vamsi Nandipati and Sukumar's family members. Cinematographer Ratnavelu, who previously worked with Sukumar on Rangasthalam, has joined RC17. However, the makers have not yet revealed the complete cast, storyline or other major technical details.
RC17 marks the second collaboration between Ram Charan and Sukumar after their successful 2018 film Rangasthalam. The rural action drama, starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, became a major commercial success and earned praise for its storytelling and performances.
The new collaboration was initially announced in March 2024, when Ram Charan shared a photograph with Sukumar during Holi. After more than two years, the project has officially moved forward with its launch ceremony. The reunion has generated considerable excitement among fans, who are eager to see what the actor-director combination will deliver next.
With the traditional launch ceremony completed, RC17 has taken its first formal step towards production. The filmmakers are expected to announce additional cast members, shooting details and other updates in the coming days.
While the film's official title and release date remain undisclosed, expectations are high for Ram Charan and Sukumar's next project following the success of Rangasthalam.
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