Sushanth Explained

Sushanth
Birth Name:Sushanth Anumolu
Birth Date:18 March 1986
Birth Place:Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
Yearsactive:2008–present
Alma Mater:University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (B.S.)
Occupation:Actor
Family:Daggubati–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).[1]

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).[2]

Early life and background

Sushanth was born as Sushanth Anumolu on 18 March 1986 in Hyderabad.[3] [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

Debut and early career (2008-2019)

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)

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

Films

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2008KalidasuKalidasu[33]
2009CurrentSushanth[34]
2013AddaAbhi
2015DongaataHimselfSpecial appearances in song "Break Up Antu"
2016Aatadukundam RaaKarthik
2018Chi La SowArjun[35]
2020Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Raj Manohar
2021Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu Arun[36]
2023Ravanasura Saketh[37]
Bhola ShankarSrikar

Web series

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South Cinema . Interview: Driving Force – Sushanth Anumolu. You & I . 18 November 2021 . 3 September 2019 .
  2. News: First Look Poster: Sushanth looks classy in Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo . 2021-02-01. The Times of India. 21 October 2019 . en.
  3. Web site: Allu Arjun wishes Sushanth on the latter's birthday with an adorable picture; see post . Times of India . 18 March 2021 .
  4. Web site: Makers of Ravi Teja starrer 'Ravanasura' release Sushanth's fierce look on his birthday . IANS India . 18 March 2022 .
  5. Web site: Nitin. B. 2017-09-03. Tollywood's first families: The kings and queens who rule the Telugu film industry. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170904194946/http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tollywoods-first-families-kings-and-queens-who-rule-telugu-film-industry-67805 . 4 September 2017 . The News Minute.
  6. Web site: 2018-09-19. Akkineni Nageswara Rao: The Tollywood baton has been handed down for three generations now. 2020-09-24. The Times of India. en.
  7. Web site: Shahzore. Mohammed Najeeb. 2021-04-10. HPS represents a glorious era which surprisingly continues till date. 2021-07-02. The Siasat Daily. en-US.
  8. Web site: CorpWatch : United Technologies. July 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150704133159/http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?list=type&type=14. July 4, 2015. dead. mdy-all.
  9. Web site: Sushanth interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actor. www.idlebrain.com. 18 December 2010. 9 July 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100709182152/http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/sushanth.html. dead.
  10. News: Sushanth Anumolu: Son-shine . Times of India . 8 April 2008 . 15 September 2010 . 27 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230127131850/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/son-shine/articleshow/2933030.cms . live .
  11. Web site: Reviews : Movie Reviews : Kalidasu - Movie Review. Telugucinema.com. 11 April 2008 .
  12. Web site: Current Movie Review: Not So Electrifying!! . 123 Telugu . 11 November 2009.
  13. Web site: Adda Movie Launch Photos. timesofap. 29 July 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120730221408/http://timesofap.com/cinema/adda-movie-launch-photos/. 30 July 2012. dead.
  14. Web site: Sushanth, Shanvi starrer Adda goes on floors. 28 July 2012. 123telugu . 29 July 2012.
  15. News: ADDA MOVIE REVIEW (2013) . Times of India . 20 November 2013 . Times Movies.
  16. Web site: Review:Dongaata (2015). https://web.archive.org/web/20150514123531/http://www.sify.com/movies/dongata-review-telugu-pfiryFgcagcei.html. dead. 14 May 2015. Sify. 15 December 2015.
  17. Web site: I got emotional while shooting: Sushant. Suresh. Kavirayani. 19 August 2016. Deccan Chronicle. 19 August 2016 .
  18. Web site: Aatadukundam Ra Review: Lacklustre script lets down this Sushanth film . The New Indian Express . 5 August 2016 . 20 August 2016.
  19. News: Theatrical rights of 'Chi La Sow' acquired by Annapurna Studios in association with Siruni Cine Corporation. 7 July 2018. The Times of India . Asha Kiran . Kumar . 20 March 2019 .
  20. Web site: 2018-12-22. 2018 round-up: Six low-budget Tollywood films that grossed big at the box-office. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110120338/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/2018-round-up-six-low-budget-tollywood-films-that-grossed-big-at-the-box-office/photostory/67196025.cms . 10 November 2020 . 2020-08-19. The Times of India. en.
  21. Web site: Chi La Sow Review: Rahul Ravindran gifts a cute rom-com. India Today. 3 August 2018 . 10 August 2018.
  22. Web site: Chi La Sow movie review: Love story with feel-good vibes. DeccanChronicle.. 7 August 2018 . 2018-08-09.
  23. News: Sushanth Anumolu excited to be part of Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde and Tabu's #AA19 . 2021-02-01. The Times of India. 7 June 2019 . en.
  24. Web site: 26 June 2020 . Highest-grossing Telugu movies at WW box office . 26 July 2020 . Deccan Herald . en.
  25. Web site: 2020-01-12. Ala Vaikuntapuramlo review: Allu Arjun elevates this predictable but fun family drama. 2021-02-01. Hindustan Times. en.
  26. Web site: Nyayapati. Neeshita. 30 January 2020. Sushanth A and Meenakshi Chaudhary's 'Ichata Vahanamulu Nilupa Radu' launched. 27 August 2021. The Times of India.
  27. Web site: Ichata Vahanamulu Nilupa Radu Review: A film that could have been an edgy thriller but isn't . 29 August 2021 . Pinkvilla .
  28. Web site: Ichata Vahanamulu Nilupa Radu Movie Review: A suspense-romantic-drama that fails to focus on either genre . Sravan . Vanaparthy. 27 August 2021. Times of India.
  29. Web site: Telugu . TV9 . 2022-07-09 . Maa Neela Tank : బుట్టబొమ్మ చేతులమీదుగా అక్కినేని యంగ్ హీరో వెబ్ సిరీస్ ట్రైలర్.. . 2022-07-13 . TV9 Telugu . te.
  30. Web site: Pooja Hegde unveils the trailer of 'Maa Neella Tank' For THIS OTT space! - Beauty Pageants - Indiatimes . 2022-07-13 . Femina Miss India.
  31. News: Maa Neella Tank season 1 Review: This Telugu satirical comedy is a missed opportunity . The Times of India . en . 2022-07-19.
  32. Web site: Sushanth's first look from Ravi Teja starrer Ravanasura looks intense; Check out . Pinkvilla . 20 November 2022 .
  33. Web site: Kalidasu. Kalidasu Movie Cast & Crew . Bharatmovies.com . 2008-04-11 . 2012-09-30 . 16 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160816195748/http://www.bharatmovies.com/telugu/info/kalidasu.htm . live .
  34. News: Star studded audio launch of Sushanth starrer 'Current' . The Times of India . 2 June 2009 . 12 September 2010.
  35. Web site: Chi La Sow stars Sushanth, Ruhani Sharma open up about their upcoming new-age romance drama . 2 August 2018 . Firstpost . en . 19 August 2019.
  36. News: Sushanth A and Meenakshi Chaudhary to shoot soon for Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu. 2021-07-25. The Times of India. 20 September 2020 . en.
  37. Web site: Ravi Teja and Sushanth starrer 'Ravanasura' will hit the theatres next year on April 7 . Economics Times . 15 December 2022.
  38. Web site: Maa Neella Tank : పూజా హెగ్డే చేతులు మీదుగా సుశాంత్ 'మా నీళ్ల ట్యాంక్' ట్రైలర్‌ విడుదల.. జూలై 15 నుంచి స్ట్రీమింగ్.. . 2022-07-13 . News18 Telugu . 8 July 2022 . te.
  39. Web site: Naresh. te:సంతోషం - సుమన్ టివి సౌత్ ఇండియన్ ఫిలిం అవార్డ్స్ ప్రమోషన్స్ కి సూపర్ రెస్పాన్స్ . Suman TV. https://sumantv.com/movies/santhosham-suman-tv-awards-2021-super-response-to-suman-tv-south-indian-film-awards-promotions/47291/. 2021-11-14. te.

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