Is MS Dhoni playing a part in Ram Charan's sports drama 'RC16'? Here is what we know

Ram Charan is set to appear in a sports drama tentatively titled 'RC16', directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Recently there have been rumors circulating about a potential cameo by cricket legend MS Dhoni.

Reports were suggesting that MS Dhoni would appear as Ram Charan's coach in 'RC16'. However, according to a 123Telugu report, these claims have been dismissed, and it is confirmed that Dhoni is not involved in the film.

Meanwhile, former Australian cricketer David Warner is making his Indian cinema debut with a cameo in the Telugu film 'Robinhood', starring Nithiin and Sreeleela. This marks a new trend where cricketers are venturing into films, creating a buzz among fans.

Speaking of the upcoming film 'RC16', the film marks Ram Charan's collaboration with Janhvi Kapoor, who plays the female lead. The film explores multiple sports, with cricket being a confirmed part of the story. The cast includes Shiv Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyenndu Sharma in pivotal roles. AR Rahman, the Oscar-winning composer, is handling the music for this large-scale production.

The title and teaser of the film are speculated to be released on March 27th which marks the birthday of the 'RRR' star.

He was recently spotted at Mumbai's Kalina airport. The actor wore a white shirt and matching pants, complemented by black sunglasses and a statement neckpiece and was seen in a rugged and heavily bearded look.

Ram Charan is also set to collaborate with director Sukumar once again for his next film, tentatively titled 'RC17'. This project marks their second collaboration after the successful 'Rangasthalam' in 2018. While Ram Charan is confirmed as the lead, there are speculations about Samantha Ruth Prabhu possibly joining the cast.