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Hold onto your seats, Telugu cinema fanatics, because Ram Charan is not just walking into 2026, he's storming into it with a one-two punch that's sending shockwaves across the industry! The Mega Power Star is currently the talk of the town, not only for his jaw-dropping physical dedication to his upcoming film 'Peddi' but also for an electrifying hint dropped by none other than global visionary SS Rajamouli about his highly anticipated next project, tentatively titled 'RC17', with director Sukumar.
Just when fans were buzzing about his intense workout regimen, Ram Charan took to social media to share a glimpse of his bulked-up physique, captioning it, "Fired up working in silence!!!" This powerful image instantly went viral, with admirers dubbing him "Indian Hulk" and flooding comment sections with praise for his discipline and commitment to physically demanding roles. This stunning transformation is for 'Peddi,' the rural sports action drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana, where Charan stars alongside Janhvi Kapoor.
More importantly, this social media activity wasn't just about showing off; it served as a definitive declaration, putting to rest persistent rumors about potential delays for 'Peddi.' Ram Charan himself, and the makers, firmly confirmed that the film is on track for its grand pan-India theatrical release on March 27, 2026. Sources close to the production laud the actor's disciplined approach, stating that his rigorous preparation is expediting the shoot, especially the raw and grounded action sequences. With music by the legendary AR Rahman, expectations for 'Peddi' are already sky-high.
But the excitement doesn't stop there. Even as 'Peddi' gears up for its release, the anticipation for Ram Charan’s subsequent project, 'RC17,' a reunion with blockbuster director Sukumar (of 'Rangasthalam' fame), has reached a fever pitch. What truly amplified this buzz was a recent, explosive statement from SS Rajamouli. The 'RRR' maestro, while discussing the project, tantalizingly revealed that he knows the opening sequence of 'RC17' and believes it will make audiences "quiver in their seats!" He even jokingly added that revealing more would give Sukumar a heart attack.
This isn't the first time Rajamouli has hinted at the immense potential of the Ram Charan-Sukumar collaboration; he had previously teased its "hard-hitting" nature during 'RRR' promotions in 2022, even before the project was officially announced. Now, with filming for 'RC17' set to commence in July 2026, after Charan wraps up 'Peddi,' the stakes are incredibly high. Insiders suggest Sukumar is aggressively working on a brilliant, layered script, and the project is expected to be mounted on a massive scale, promising intense drama.
Fans on social media are already in a frenzy, discussing theories about 'RC17's opening, with many predicting another groundbreaking cinematic experience akin to their previous collaboration, 'Rangasthalam'. The dual momentum created by Charan's dedication to 'Peddi' and the colossal hype around 'RC17,' fueled by Rajamouli's stamp of approval, ensures that Ram Charan is poised to dominate the Telugu, and indeed the Indian, cinema landscape for the foreseeable future. Get ready for a Mega storm, folks, because Ram Charan is just getting started!
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