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Is MS Dhoni playing Ram Charan's coach in his next, here's the clarity

Ram Charan is currently shooting for his new film in the direction of Buchi Babu Sana. The film is a sports drama and news about MD Dhoni playing a key role has shocked one and all.

Is MS Dhoni playing Ram Charan's coach in his next, here's the clarity

Dhoni in Ram Charan's film

Last Updated: 09.48 AM, Mar 17, 2025

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Ram Charan is one of the biggest stars in the country, and any film he takes on inevitably makes headlines. He is currently shooting for his new film with director Buchi Babu Sana, a highly anticipated sports drama. While cricket serves as one of the film’s key backdrops, rumors have been swirling that legendary Indian cricketer M.S. Dhoni will be seen as Ram Charan's coach in the movie.

Ram Charan's next becomes hot topic

This speculation quickly went viral, but a reliable source close to the production team has clarified that these reports are baseless. While the film does feature a significant coach character, Dhoni is not playing the role. Instead, a well-known actor has been cast for this crucial part, though the team has kept his identity under wraps for now. 

Additionally, Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar is also playing an important role in the film, leading to speculation among fans that he might be portraying the coach. Although this has yet to be confirmed, the rumors continue to spread.

Ram Charan and Buchi Babu
Ram Charan and Buchi Babu

Buchi Babu Sana plans something big for Ram Charan

Director Buchi Babu Sana is known for bringing big stars on board, as seen in his previous films, where he cast actors like Vijay Sethupathi. It remains to be seen who else will join the cast of this sports drama. Adding to the excitement, A.R. Rahman is composing the music for the film and has already completed four songs. The movie is currently being shot in Hyderabad.

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The project is being bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, the renowned production house behind Pushpa, ensuring a grand-scale production. Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor plays the female lead, marking her first collaboration with Ram Charan.

MS Dhoni/ pic credit: @bcci
MS Dhoni/ pic credit: @bcci

For now, it is confirmed that M.S. Dhoni is not part of this film, and the reports regarding his role are merely rumors. Fans can look forward to more official updates as production progresses.

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