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Sukumar Bandreddi | |
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 Sukumar promoting 1: Nenokkadine in 2014 | |
| Born | Bandreddi Sukumar 11 January 1970[1][2] Mattaparru, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse |
Thabitha (m. 2009) |
| Children | Sukriti Bandreddi, Sukranth Naidu Bandreddi |
Bandreddi Sukumar (born 11 January 1970) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who works in Telugu cinema. He is known for his complex, multi-layered screenplays and for infusing grey shades into the characterisation of his protagonists. Sukumar is also one of the highest-paid directors in Indian cinema.[3]
Before entering the film industry, Sukumar worked as a mathematics and physics lecturer at a junior college in Kakinada for nearly seven years. He began his film career as a writer, collaborating with Editor Mohan, before assisting V. V. Vinayak on Dil (2003). Sukumar made his directorial debut with Arya (2004), which was a major success. His work on Arya earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu and Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer.
Sukumar's other notable films include Arya 2 (2009), 100% Love (2011), 1: Nenokkadine (2014), Nannaku Prematho (2016), Rangasthalam (2018), Pushpa: The Rise (2021), and Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024). Rangasthalam became the third highest-grossing Telugu film at the time, behind the Baahubali films.[4] Pushpa was the highest-grossing Indian film of 2021, while Pushpa 2 went on to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
In addition to his directorial work, Sukumar has produced films under his banner Sukumar Writings, including Kumari 21F (2015), Uppena (2021), and Virupaksha (2023). In recognition of his contributions to Telugu cinema, he received the K. V. Reddy Memorial Award in 2014.
- ^ "Happy Birthday to creative director". IndiaGlitz. 11 January 2015. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
...Sukumar, turns 45 today.
- ^ Director Sukumar Birthday Special (television special) (in Telugu). India: Dailymotion. From 00:00:00 to 00:00:30. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- ^ "Hefty Fee Charged By Tollywood Filmmakers Will Blow Your Mind". News18. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ Hooli, Shekhar H. (2 May 2018). "Rangasthalam box-office collection: Ram's film crosses $3.5 million in US, Rs 200 crore worldwide". International Business Times India. Retrieved 25 September 2022.