Thabitha Sukumar excited about Ram Charan-Sukumar’s ‘RC17’

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Ram Charan and director Sukumar are set to reunite for their upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘RC17’, after the success of their 2018 blockbuster ‘Rangasthalam’. Ahead of the film’s pooja ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, Sukumar’s wife, Thabitha Sukumar, shared her enthusiasm for the upcoming film project.

Thabitha Sukumar post ahead of ‘RC17’ pooja ceremony

Taking to her Instagram handle, Thabitha spoke about the effort Sukumar has put into the film’s writing and said she was proud to see the project moving forward.Sharing her thoughts on the much-awaited reunion, Thabitha wrote, “As Sukku’s wife, this project makes me incredibly proud and excited. I know the hard work, passion and countless hours he has poured into his writing, and seeing it all come together is so special. With this much-loved combination reuniting for their second film, the excitement and expectations are even higher. Can’t wait to see this journey unfold!”

She also shared a collage video featuring clips of Sukumar from the sets and promotions of his previous films, along with glimpses of Ram Charan.

The video builds up the hype for the upcoming project.‘RC17’ was officially announced in March 2024, when Ram Charan shared a picture with Sukumar during Holi. Since then, fans have been waiting for updates about the film.Devi Sri Prasad will compose the music for the upcoming film.

Ram Charan’s reported transformation for ‘RC17’

Earlier in August 2026, a post by Telugu Chitraalu suggested that Ram Charan was preparing for a physical transformation for the film.

According to those reports, the actor is expected to lose around 15 kg and sport a leaner physique and long hair for his role.Sukumar is also reportedly working to take the film to a wider pan-India audience. Reports further suggested that the first half of the screenplay had been locked, while the team was working on the second half and the final climax draft. However, the makers have not officially confirmed these details.

Ram Charan and Sukumar’s latest projects

Ram Charan was last seen in the sports action drama ‘Peddi’, directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film also features Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Divyenndu, Jagapathi Babu and Boman Irani.Sukumar’s last directorial venture was ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, starring Allu Arjun.