Ram Charan and Sukumar reunite for 'RC17'; Chiranjeevi launches film with Mega Clap

The much-anticipated collaboration between actor Ram Charan and filmmaker Sukumar has officially taken off, with the makers launching their upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘RC17’, at a grand ceremony in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Adding to the occasion was megastar Chiranjeevi, who attended the event and sounded the clapboard for the film's muhurtham shot, marking the beginning of the project. He also extended his blessings to the cast and crew. Producer Dil Raju joined him in handing over the script, while T-Series chairman Bhushan Kumar switched on the camera.

The makers shared photographs from the ceremony on social media, announcing the start of the film's journey. “The journey of #RC17 begins with the MEGA CLAP Megastar @chiranjeevikonidela garu sounded the clapboard and blessed the entire team of #RC17,” the production house posted on X.

Ram Charan and Sukumar reunite after ‘Rangasthalam’

The project marks the reunion of Ram Charan and Sukumar, who previously worked together on the critically acclaimed Telugu film ‘Rangasthalam’. Their earlier collaboration earned praise for its storytelling, performances and technical execution, raising expectations for their new venture.

Sukumar, known for his distinctive storytelling, will direct the film, with Ram Charan reportedly undergoing a significant transformation for his role. The makers have indicated that the actor will appear in a different avatar, although specific details about his character and the film's storyline remain under wraps.

The project is being mounted as a pan-India production, backed by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings in association with T-Series. Naveen Yerneni, Y Ravi Shankar, Vijaya Prasad Bandreddi and Bhushan Kumar are producing the film.

What we know about ‘RC17’

The collaboration brings together two major production houses, Mythri Movie Makers and T-Series, with the latter also acquiring the film's music rights. The makers have yet to announce the remaining cast, technical crew or release date.

The film's announcement poster features a peacock feather in shades of blue, green and gold, with an artistic representation of Ram Charan's face incorporated into the design. The tagline, ‘You Can Imagine’, hints at the scale and ambition of the project.

Further details about the film are expected to be revealed by the makers in the coming days.