Tollywood star Ram Charan’s next biggie, RC 16, is directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The actor is currently shooting for the film in Hyderabad, with Janhvi Kapoor playing his love interest.

Renowned cinematographer Ratnavelu ISC is handling the visuals for this project. In a recent interview, he revealed an interesting aspect of RC 16’s cinematography. He pointed out that many recent Hollywood films have been shot using negative film stocks, with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer being a prime example. Nolan opted for an old-school filmmaking approach, and now Ratnavelu is attempting something similar by using negative film stock for a portion of RC 16.

However, he acknowledged that this approach comes with challenges. Unlike digital filming, shooting on negative film means there is no room for multiple takes, as the film stock would be wasted. Despite the difficulties, his Oppenheimer-like experiment has received appreciation from the Eastman Kodak Company.

This development is exciting news for cinema enthusiasts who appreciate old-school filmmaking techniques. It remains to be seen how this experiment will shape the final output of RC 16.

The rural sports drama also features Jagapathi Babu, Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu Sharma, and others in significant roles. RC 16 is being produced by Vriddhi Cinemas in collaboration with Sukumar Writings, with Mythri Movie Makers presenting the film. AR Rahman is composing the music. Stay tuned for further updates.