In recent days, Bollywood circles have been buzzing with headlines like “Pushpa Director Teams Up with King Khan.”
This sparked speculation about a massive collaboration between Sukumar and Shah Rukh Khan, backed by Mythri Movie Makers. But here’s the reality — this film isn’t happening anytime soon.
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Yes. the news that Mythri Movie Makers are in touch with SRK, but the discussions are still in quite an initial stage. Nothing has been finalized.
Sources close to Sukumar confirm that his full focus is on RC17, his upcoming project with Ram Charan. The script is still in development.
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Even with an aggressive schedule, it will take at least two to three more months to finalize the script. Pre-production will likely add another seven to eight months. At this pace, the film won’t go on floors for at least a year.
Ram Charan is also reportedly planning another film with Trivikram after Peddi, further indicating that RC17 is a top priority for both the actor and director.
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On the other side, Shah Rukh Khan is currently immersed in King, his next big-budget film. The project demands his full attention. While SRK may be open to working with Sukumar in the future, there are no official plans or timelines in place.
So, where did these rumors originate? Likely from the recent success of Mythri’s Jaat, which performed well with a section of mass audience. That success appears to have sparked media speculation about Sukumar’s potential Bollywood debut.
But for now, Sukumar remains firmly rooted in Telugu cinema. His focus is on delivering another blockbuster with Ram Charan, especially after their previous hit, Rangasthalam.
Bottom line: A Sukumar–SRK film may happen someday — but not before 2027. Until then, it’s all just speculation and hype.
