Ram Charan visits Shirdi Sai Baba temple, recalls childhood memories
Synopsis
Ram Charan made a heartfelt visit to the Shirdi Sai Baba temple, fulfilling a long-held wish and revisiting childhood memories tied to the sacred shrine. The trip comes just as the star launched his next big project — RC17 with director Sukumar — with his father Megastar Chiranjeevi delivering the mahurat clap in Hyderabad.
Key Takeaways
Ram Charan visited the Shirdi Sai Baba temple and offered prayers, fulfilling a long-cherished wish.
The actor recalled visiting the holy shrine as a child, calling Baba's prayers 'always part of our family.' Ram Charan thanked organiser Mahesh ji and the temple staff for facilitating his darshan.
His next film RC17 with director Sukumar commenced shoot with a pooja ceremony in Hyderabad on 1 November 2026 .
Megastar Chiranjeevi delivered the mahurat clap at the RC17 launch; Ram Charan was seen touching his father's feet.
Actor Ram Charan visited the revered Shirdi Sai Baba temple in Shirdi, Maharashtra, offering prayers and fulfilling a long-cherished wish for the deity's darshan. The 'RRR' star spoke about the deep spiritual significance of the visit, recalling childhood trips to the holy shrine and describing Baba's blessings as an enduring part of his family's tradition.
Ram Charan on the Spiritual Visit
"My greetings to everyone. I had been wishing and praying for a long time to seek Baba's blessings, and after so many years, I have finally received this opportunity. I am very grateful. I visited this place when I was very young, and Baba's memories and prayers have always been part of our family," the 'Rangasthalam' actor said.
Expressing gratitude, he added, "I thank the entire staff, the organisers and Mahesh ji, who brought me here for Baba's darshan. It was wonderful meeting all of you. I hope to return soon." The actor reportedly expressed hope to return to Shirdi soon to seek Baba's blessings once again.
RC17 Shoot Begins in Hyderabad
On the professional front, Ram Charan recently kicked off the shoot for his much-anticipated next film with director Sukumar, tentatively titled 'RC17'. The project was launched with a grand pooja ceremony in Hyderabad on 1 November 2026.
Production house Mythri Movie Makers shared a video from the mahurat ceremony on their official social media handles, capturing Ram Charan arriving at the venue and lighting the ceremonial lamp. The post was captioned: "Mega Power Star @AlwaysRamCharan arrives at the #RC17 Pooja Ceremony."
Megastar Chiranjeevi Blesses the Team
In a highlight from the mahurat ceremony, Megastar Chiranjeevi — Ram Charan's father — delivered the mahurat clap and performed the auspicious coconut-breaking ritual. A particularly moving moment saw Ram Charan touching his father's feet, followed by the duo sharing a warm embrace.
The makers noted on social media: "The journey of #RC17 begins with the MEGA CLAP... Megastar @chiranjeevikonidela garu sounded the clapboard and blessed the entire team of #RC17." The film marks another high-profile collaboration between Ram Charan and Sukumar, the director behind the blockbuster 'Pushpa' franchise, and is among the most closely watched South Indian film projects of the coming year.
What to Watch Next
With RC17 now officially on the floor and Ram Charan drawing spiritual inspiration ahead of the new project, attention will turn to further casting and production updates from the Sukumar-helmed film. No release date has been announced yet.
Point of View
And RC17 carries enormous expectations on both sides. Whether the Shirdi blessing translates into box-office fortune will be the story the industry watches.
NationPress
14 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ram Charan visit the Shirdi Sai Baba temple?
Ram Charan visited the Shirdi Sai Baba temple to fulfil a long-held wish for the deity's darshan. He said he had been praying for the opportunity for many years, and that Baba's blessings have always been a part of his family's tradition since his childhood.
What did Ram Charan say about his childhood memories of Shirdi?
Ram Charan said he had visited the shrine when he was very young and that 'Baba's memories and prayers have always been part of our family.' He expressed deep gratitude for finally being able to return after many years.
What is RC17 and when did the shoot begin?
RC17 is Ram Charan's upcoming film with director Sukumar, whose previous films include the blockbuster Pushpa franchise. The shoot commenced with a grand pooja ceremony in Hyderabad on 1 November 2026.
What was Chiranjeevi's role at the RC17 mahurat ceremony?
Megastar Chiranjeevi delivered the mahurat clap and performed the auspicious coconut-breaking ritual at the RC17 pooja ceremony. He also shared a warm hug with his son Ram Charan in a widely circulated moment from the event.
Who organised Ram Charan's visit to Shirdi?
Ram Charan thanked a person referred to as 'Mahesh ji' along with the entire temple staff and organisers for facilitating his visit to the Shirdi Sai Baba temple.
