Charan’s Next After Peddi: What’s Sukumar Cooking?

After RRR, Ram Charan’s stardom and global market value reached new heights. Naturally, expectations were sky-high for his next film, Game Changer, directed by Shankar.

Unfortunately, the film turned out to be a massive disaster, both critically and commercially, leaving fans heartbroken. With that setback, all eyes are now on his upcoming film RC16 titled Peddi, directed by Uppena fame Buchi Babu Sana.

Peddi is a village-based sports drama and is currently being shot at a brisk pace. Janhvi Kapoor plays the female lead, and the film features music by AR Rahman.

It is scheduled for a grand worldwide release on March 27, 2026. Ram Charan reportedly aims to wrap up filming by October and begin work on his next project shortly afterward.

RC17 — an exciting collaboration with director Sukumar — is already sparking debates. The duo last worked together on Rangasthalam, a rural drama that became a critical and commercial blockbuster.

That film not only elevated Ram Charan’s acting credentials but also solidified Sukumar’s reputation as a master storyteller.

It was a stepping stone for Sukumar’s success as Pan India director which gave birth to Pushpa.

Reports suggest that Sukumar has nearly completed the script for their next project, and it will be officially announced at the right time.

Insiders hint that the film will be even more ambitious than Rangasthalam in terms of scale, emotion, and cinematic impact.

With Peddi holding the promise of a comeback and the Sukumar collaboration raising the bar even higher, fans are eager to see whether Ram Charan can reclaim his box office stardom and establish himself as a dependable pan-India star.