Sukumar is regarded as one of the best directors in Indian cinema. With the Pan-Indian smash hit ‘Pushpa,’ his profile rose even higher.
One aspect of Sukumar’s professional life that is frequently overlooked is that he is a filmmaking guru. Many of the assistants have gone on to direct successful films. This week, everyone has been praising debutant director Srikanth Odela for his work on the smash hit “Dasara.”
Srikanth Odela worked as an assistant director with Sukumar on “Nannaku Prematho” and “Rangasthalam.” Many people have drawn parallels between the atmosphere and writing of ‘Dasara’ and ‘Rangasthalam,’ demonstrating Sukumar’s influence.
Another of his assistants, Buchi Babu Sana, made his directorial debut with ‘Uppena’ and is now set to direct Ram Charan’s next.
Sukumar’s disciples include directors Palnati Surya Pratap (“Kumar 21F” and “18 Pages”) and Jakka Hari Prasad (“Playback”).
Vemareddy, another Sukumar protégé, is a successful writer. Srikanth Vissa, a writer who has worked on films such as “Pushpa” and “18 Pages,” has become one of Tollywood’s highest-paid screenwriters.
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