RC17 Twist: Sukumar and SRK Mega Project Soon?

Ram Charan is currently shooting for Peddi directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The makers are planning to wrap up all work and release it in March 2026.

After this project, RC17 was officially announced with Sukumar as the director, and fans were eagerly waiting for the film to go on floors. However, things seem to have taken a different turn.

According to inside sources, Sukumar might no longer direct RC17. Instead, Bollywood director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is said to be stepping in.

Nikhil recently made waves with his film Kill, which received huge acclaim for its raw action and gripping narration.

Though Sukumar had earlier pitched a story to Charan and even received a green signal, Charan had already heard Nikhil’s idea before meeting Sukumar. At that point, Charan wasn’t fully convinced about Nikhil’s project, so he moved forward with Sukumar’s script.

But recently, Nikhil reportedly met Ram Charan again and narrated a more polished final version. This version was said to be highly appealing and carried strong global potential. That led to a major shift in plans.

Now, it seems likely that Ram Charan’s RC17 will be directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. The film is expected to be a pan-world project with a unique concept. Meanwhile, it’s said that Ram Charan had informed Sukumar in advance about this possibility.

If Sukumar is now free from RC17 as per the latest rumors, he might think about collaborating with Shah Rukh Khan. There were long-standing speculations about SRK teaming up with Sukumar, and if the latest development holds true, those rumors might finally become a reality.