Ram Charan's pup Rhyme receives rare honour once given only to Queen Elizabeth II's pet dog
Actor Ram Charan and his pet dog Rhyme are set to be immortalized with wax statues at Madame Tussauds London on May 9, 2025. Rhyme becomes the first Indian celebrity pet and only the second pet globally, after Queen Elizabeth II's corgi, to receive this honor. After the unveiling, the statues will be moved to Madame Tussauds Singapore. The moment marks a special milestone in Ram Charan's career, while Rhyme's growing popularity continues to charm fans.
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Actor Ram Charan 's beloved pet, Rhyme, is set to achieve a rare distinction alongside him. Madame Tussauds London will unveil wax statues of both the actor and his dog. This marks a historic moment, as Rhyme will become the first Indian celebrity pet to be immortalized in wax and only the second in the world after Queen Elizabeth II's corgi.As per The Siasat Daily, the statues will initially be displayed at the London venue on May 9, 2025, at 6:15 PM local time before being moved permanently to Madame Tussauds Singapore. This decision was first confirmed by the museum's authorities back in 2024, following the worldwide success of RRR, which significantly raised Ram Charan's global stature.In a special promotional video showcased during the IIFA Awards in Abu Dhabi, Ram Charan and Rhyme were seen at the Madame Tussauds studio. The video documented the careful process where the team meticulously measured every detail, from Ram Charan's features to the exact color and texture of Rhyme's fur. This effort ensured an incredibly lifelike representation of both the actor and his furry companion.Ram Charan's fans were also given a glimpse of this memorable session through another promotional clip released by the museum, capturing the bond between the actor and his pet.Rhyme has already become something of a celebrity on social media. In one incident in Hyderabad, a mistaken identity led to fans abducting a dog they believed to be Rhyme. The mix-up was humorously cleared up by Ram Charan's wife, Upasana, who revealed through a playful social media post that Rhyme was actually busy "on set with nana," working alongside the actor on his upcoming film with director Buchi Babu Sana, known as RC 16.While Rhyme enjoys the limelight, Ram Charan is also preparing for his cinematic comeback. His last film, Game Changer, directed by Shankar and co-starring Kiara Advani, did not perform as expected at the box office and received mixed reviews. In the film, Charan portrayed dual roles, playing both a father and a son in a political action drama now available on Amazon Prime Video.Currently, the actor is working on RC 16, a sports drama set against a rural backdrop in Uttarandhra. To suit the role, Charan underwent a strict fitness regime under the guidance of coach Shivoham, documenting his transformation on social media. The film, starring Janhvi Kapoor opposite him and featuring music by AR Rahman, is scheduled for release on March 27, 2026. The movie is produced by Vriddhi Cinemas and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings.
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