The shooting for RC16, starring Ram Charan and directed by Buchi Babu, is progressing rapidly. So far, key scenes featuring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor have been filmed, and now the team is preparing to shoot with Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar.
Reports about his casting surfaced last year, but when news broke about his battle with cancer, many speculated that Buchi Babu might replace him with another senior actor. However, the director has stuck to his original choice, confirming Shiva Rajkumar’s involvement.
Shiva Rajkumar (SRK) underwent surgery for cancer in December and took nearly three months of complete rest. Now that he is cancer-free, he is set to resume shooting this month.
Buchi Babu recently visited his home in Karnataka to conduct a look test, which was later shared in a video.
Given Buchi Babu’s style, every character in his films holds weight, and casting a superstar like Shiva Rajkumar suggests he will have an impactful role.
While the exact details of his character remain undisclosed, the makers have confirmed that he will soon join the sets.
There is talk that crucial scenes featuring Ram Charan and Shiva Rajkumar will be filmed on a grand set at Ramoji Film City. The impact of these scenes will be crucial for the film overall.
The team is working quickly on pre-production to ensure smooth execution. The combination scenes between Ram Charan and Shiva Rajkumar are expected to be major highlights of the film.
RC16 is a sports drama with Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead and Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman is handling the music. Reports suggest that Rahman has already recorded a few songs.
The makers are planning to reveal the film’s first look or teaser on Ram Charan’s birthday this month, possibly along with the official title announcement. Charan has reportedly transformed his physique for the role.
After the Game Changer disaster, fans are hoping that Ram Charan will rise like a phoenix with this film.
The team is aiming for a release during Dussehra, Diwali, or Christmas, but they have assured that the film will definitely hit screens in 2025.
Fans are eagerly awaiting this ambitious sports drama, and Buchi Babu has confidently declared that there is no doubt about the film’s success.
Completed the look test of Karunada Chakravarthy @NimmaShivanna Garu for #RC16
He is all set for a stunning makeover for his character, that will be both breathtaking and sensational
He will be joining the shoot soon.#RamCharanRevolts
Global… pic.twitter.com/4BjHcBxrpH— Vriddhi Cinemas (@vriddhicinemas) March 5, 2025
