Pushpa director Sukumar's wife says he put in countless hours for his reunion film RC 17 with Ram Charan, 8 years after Rangasthalam

Sukumar and Ram Charan have reunited for RC 17, their yet-to-be-titled film following Rangasthalam. The project was formally marked with a puja ceremony in Hyderabad on Sunday, bringing together key members of the production team.

Chiranjeevi gives the first clap

Actor Chiranjeevi delivered the first clap at the ceremony on Sunday morning, signalling the start of the new project. Sukumar, Ram Charan and cinematographer R Rathnavelu were among those present, along with the rest of the film’s team.

RC 17 brings Sukumar and Ram Charan back together eight years after Rangasthalam. The earlier film established a successful creative partnership between the director and actor, while the new project remains without an announced title.

Mythri Movie Makers backs the project

The film is being backed by Mythri Movie Makers, the production company behind the Pushpa films. T-Series and Sukumar’s own banner, Sukumar Writings, are also producing the project.

The Hyderabad ceremony confirms the film’s formal launch and places the reunion among the notable upcoming projects in Telugu cinema. Further details about the title and other aspects of the production were not provided.