Sushanth

Sushanth
Sushanth in 2018
Born
Sushanth Anumolu

(1986-03-18) 18 March 1986 (age 38)[1]
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
Alma materUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (B.S.)
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
FamilyDaggubati–Akkineni family

Sushanth Anumolu (born 18 March 1986), known professionally as Sushanth, is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. Born into the Akkineni–Daggubati family, he made his acting debut with Kalidasu (2008).[2]

Post a series of box office failures, Sushanth earned success with his portrayal of a software employee in Chi La Sow (2018). His highest grossing release came with Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020). He made his web debut with Maa Neella Tank (2022).[3]

Early life and background

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Sushanth was born as Sushanth Anumolu on 18 March 1986 in Hyderabad.[1][4] He is the son of Anumolu Sathya Bhushana Rao and Naga Susheela Akkineni.[5] He is the grandson of Akkineni Nageswara Rao and the nephew of Nagarjuna. Actors Sumanth, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni are his cousins.[6]

Sushanth completed his schooling from Hyderabad Public School and completed his bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.[7] He worked at United Technologies and Schlumberger as an Electrical Engineer before his acting career.[8] Sushanth attended the Kreating Charakters Training School, Mumbai for a short acting cour along with his cousin Naga Chaitanya.[9]

Career

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Debut and early career (2008-2019)

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Sushanth made his acting debut in 2008 with Kalidasu opposite Tamannaah.[10] Telugucinema.com noted, "Sushanth makes a decent debut. He can become a good actor by honing his skills further." The film was a success at the box office.[11] He then portrayed a college student in the 2009 film Current opposite Sneha Ullal. 123Telugu wrote, "Sushanth comes up with a decent performance except for the emotional scenes where he is limited."[12]

Post a 3 year hiatus, Sushanth portrayed a man who creates rifts between couples in Adda, opposite Shanvi Srivastava.[13][14] Times of India stated, "Sushanth carried himself well throughout the film, sticking to the characterisation. He’s got talent and he shows it off."[15] He made a special appearance in the 2015 film Dongaata.[16]

In 2016, he portrayed a NRI in Aatadukundam Raa opposite Sonam Bajwa.[17] The New Indian Express said, "Sushanth neither looks the part nor acts it. It's an exaggerated performance and at no point do you feel like rooting for him."[18]

Sushanth career marked a turning point in 2018. He portrayed a bachelor who does not want to get married, in Chi La Sow opposite Ruhani Sharma.[19] The film was a box office success.[20] India Today wrote, "Sushanth, who is yearning for a break in the industry, has finally got one in the form of this film." Deccan Chronicle noted, "Sushanth does full justice to his character Arjun. He is subtle, apt for the role and has done a fabulous job as he proves he can act."[21][22]

Career progression (2020-present)

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Sushanth portrayed a young businessman in the multi-starrer Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, opposite Nivetha Pethuraj in 2020.[23] It became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time and one of the highest grossing Indian films of 2020.[24] Hindustan Times said, "Sushant is wasted in a role that has no importance and it barely make any impact."[25]

In 2021, he portrayed an architecture in Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu opposite Meenakshi Chaudhary.[26] Pinkvilla stated, "Sushanth's character acquires a gravitas of its own in the pre-climax and climax."[27] Times of India noted, "Sushanth is decent as Arun but it’s not his best work."[28]

Sushanth made his web debut with the ZEE5 series Maa Neella Tank. He portrayed a Sub-Inspector opposite Priya Anand.[29][30] Times of India noted, "Sushanth presented a different shade in his acting, portraying the character of a police inspector."[31]

Sushanth will next portray the lead alongside Ravi Teja in Ravanasura, that will release in April 2023.[32]

Filmography

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Films

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2008 Kalidasu Kalidasu [33]
2009 Current Sushanth [34]
2013 Adda Abhi
2015 Dongaata Himself Special appearances in song "Break Up Antu"
2016 Aatadukundam Raa Karthik
2018 Chi La Sow Arjun [35]
2020 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Raj Manohar
2021 Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu Arun [36]
2023 Ravanasura Saketh [37]
Bhola Shankar Srikar

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Maa Neella Tank Vamsi [38]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2021 20th Santosham Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Won [39]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Allu Arjun wishes Sushanth on the latter's birthday with an adorable picture; see post". Times of India. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  2. ^ South Cinema (3 September 2019). "Interview: Driving Force – Sushanth Anumolu". You & I. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  3. ^ "First Look Poster: Sushanth looks classy in Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo". The Times of India. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Makers of Ravi Teja starrer 'Ravanasura' release Sushanth's fierce look on his birthday". IANS India. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  5. ^ Nitin, B (3 September 2017). "Tollywood's first families: The kings and queens who rule the Telugu film industry". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 4 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Akkineni Nageswara Rao: The Tollywood baton has been handed down for three generations now". The Times of India. 19 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  7. ^ Shahzore, Mohammed Najeeb (10 April 2021). "HPS represents a glorious era which surprisingly continues till date". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  8. ^ "CorpWatch : United Technologies". Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  9. ^ "Sushanth interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actor". www.idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
  10. ^ "Sushanth Anumolu: Son-shine". Times of India. 8 April 2008. Archived from the original on 27 January 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
  11. ^ "Reviews : Movie Reviews : Kalidasu - Movie Review". Telugucinema.com. Retrieved 11 April 2008.
  12. ^ "Current Movie Review: Not So Electrifying!!". 123 Telugu. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
  13. ^ "Adda Movie Launch Photos". timesofap. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  14. ^ "Sushanth, Shanvi starrer Adda goes on floors". 123telugu. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  15. ^ Times Movies. "ADDA MOVIE REVIEW (2013)". Times of India. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  16. ^ "Review:Dongaata (2015)". Sify. Archived from the original on 14 May 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  17. ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (19 August 2016). "I got emotional while shooting: Sushant". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  18. ^ "Aatadukundam Ra Review: Lacklustre script lets down this Sushanth film". The New Indian Express. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  19. ^ Kumar, Asha Kiran (7 July 2018). "Theatrical rights of 'Chi La Sow' acquired by Annapurna Studios in association with Siruni Cine Corporation". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  20. ^ "2018 round-up: Six low-budget Tollywood films that grossed big at the box-office". The Times of India. 22 December 2018. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  21. ^ "Chi La Sow Review: Rahul Ravindran gifts a cute rom-com". India Today. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  22. ^ "Chi La Sow movie review: Love story with feel-good vibes". DeccanChronicle. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  23. ^ "Sushanth Anumolu excited to be part of Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde and Tabu's #AA19". The Times of India. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  24. ^ "Highest-grossing Telugu movies at WW box office". Deccan Herald. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  25. ^ "Ala Vaikuntapuramlo review: Allu Arjun elevates this predictable but fun family drama". Hindustan Times. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  26. ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (30 January 2020). "Sushanth A and Meenakshi Chaudhary's 'Ichata Vahanamulu Nilupa Radu' launched". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  27. ^ "Ichata Vahanamulu Nilupa Radu Review: A film that could have been an edgy thriller but isn't". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  28. ^ Vanaparthy, Sravan (27 August 2021). "Ichata Vahanamulu Nilupa Radu Movie Review: A suspense-romantic-drama that fails to focus on either genre". Times of India.
  29. ^ Telugu, TV9 (9 July 2022). "Maa Neela Tank : బుట్టబొమ్మ చేతులమీదుగా అక్కినేని యంగ్ హీరో వెబ్ సిరీస్ ట్రైలర్." TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 13 July 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  30. ^ "Pooja Hegde unveils the trailer of 'Maa Neella Tank' For THIS OTT space! - Beauty Pageants - Indiatimes". Femina Miss India. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  31. ^ "Maa Neella Tank season 1 Review: This Telugu satirical comedy is a missed opportunity". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  32. ^ "Sushanth's first look from Ravi Teja starrer Ravanasura looks intense; Check out". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  33. ^ "Kalidasu. Kalidasu Movie Cast & Crew". Bharatmovies.com. 11 April 2008. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  34. ^ "Star studded audio launch of Sushanth starrer 'Current'". The Times of India. 2 June 2009. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  35. ^ "Chi La Sow stars Sushanth, Ruhani Sharma open up about their upcoming new-age romance drama". Firstpost. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  36. ^ "Sushanth A and Meenakshi Chaudhary to shoot soon for Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu". The Times of India. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  37. ^ "Ravi Teja and Sushanth starrer 'Ravanasura' will hit the theatres next year on April 7". Economics Times. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  38. ^ "Maa Neella Tank : పూజా హెగ్డే చేతులు మీదుగా సుశాంత్ 'మా నీళ్ల ట్యాంక్' ట్రైలర్‌ విడుదల.. జూలై 15 నుంచి స్ట్రీమింగ్." News18 Telugu (in Telugu). 8 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  39. ^ Naresh. సంతోషం - సుమన్ టివి సౌత్ ఇండియన్ ఫిలిం అవార్డ్స్ ప్రమోషన్స్ కి సూపర్ రెస్పాన్స్. Suman TV (in Telugu). Retrieved 14 November 2021.
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