Director Buchi Babu Sana, who achieved tremendous success with the film “Uppena,” is already gearing up for his next project. While there were initial talks about collaborating with a medium-range hero under the Mythri Movie Makers banner, Buchi Babu has set his sights on working with a top-tier actor instead.
Previously, he had expressed his desire to work with Junior NTR, although the project did not materialize. Now, it has been revealed that Buchi Babu is ready to team up with Ram Charan for his upcoming venture RC 16.
The script for the new film is reportedly nearing completion, and Buchi Babu recently held discussions with Ram Charan to formally launch the project. The plan is to commence shooting either by the end of this year or in January 2024, with an official launch event scheduled for August.
However, certain pre-production work needs to be finalized, including a workshop that Ram Charan will participate in alongside the Buchi Babu team, tentatively planned for October. While there have been talks about approaching AR Rahman as the music director, no final decision has been made regarding the leading lady.
Deepika Padukone’s name has surfaced as a potential choice, but negotiations are still underway. Buchi Babu is keen on expediting the progress of the project, aiming to complete it within a year for a potential release in 2025.