★ HOW OLD IS SUKUMAR?
Sukumar is 55 years old, born January 10, 1971 in IN · Capricorn.
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About
Sukumar builds Telugu cinema around morally grey protagonists and intricate screenplays that dominate Indian box offices. Born in India on 10 January 1971, he transitioned from teaching mathematics and physics to filmmaking, making his directorial debut with Arya (2004). The film earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu and the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer. His later projects—Pushpa: The Rise (2021) and Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)—became some of India's highest-grossing films. Capricorn-driven precision shapes his approach to character and narrative.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Sukumar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who works in Telugu cinema. Born 10 January 1971, he initially worked as a mathematics and physics lecturer at a junior college in Kakinada for nearly seven years before entering the film industry. He began as a writer under Editor Mohan and later assisted director V. V. Vinayak on Dil (2003).
His directorial debut, Arya (2004), became a major success and won him the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu and the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer. Sukumar is known for intricate screenplays and for depicting protagonists with grey shades. Notable films include Arya 2 (2009), 100% Love (2011), 1: Nenokkadine (2014), Nannaku Prematho (2016), and Rangasthalam (2018)—which became the third highest-grossing Telugu film at the time. Pushpa: The Rise (2021) became the highest-grossing Indian film of that year, while Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024) ranks as the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time.
Beyond directing, Sukumar has produced films through his banner Sukumar Writings, including Kumari 21F (2015), Uppena (2021), and Virupaksha (2023). He received the K. V. Reddy Memorial Award in 2014. As a screenwriter and director, he creates complex narratives and character studies for Telugu and Indian audiences. His life-path number 2 reflects collaborative vision and intuitive storytelling. Capricorn discipline underpins his methodical approach to cinema.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Sukumar spent nearly seven years working as a mathematics and physics lecturer at a junior college in Kakinada before entering the film industry. He began his career in cinema as a writer, collaborating with Editor Mohan, and later assisted director V. V. Vinayak on the 2003 film Dil. These foundational roles positioned him to develop the intricate screenwriting that would define his later directorial work.
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Trivia
- Before his breakthrough, Sukumar taught mathematics and physics at a junior college for nearly seven years.
- His directorial debut, Arya (2004), earned him both the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu and the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer in the same year.
- Pushpa: The Rise (2021) became the highest-grossing Indian film of its year, and the sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024) ranks third among all highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
- Sukumar established his own production banner, Sukumar Writings, through which he has produced films including Uppena (2021) and Virupaksha (2023).
- Rangasthalam (2018) became the third highest-grossing Telugu film at the time of its release, behind only the Baahubali films.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Sukumar read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Sukumar?
- Sukumar is 55 years old (born January 10, 1971).
- When is Sukumar's birthday?
- Sukumar was born on January 10, 1971.
- What is Sukumar's zodiac sign?
- Sukumar is a Capricorn, born January 10, 1971.
- What is Sukumar's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sukumar was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Sukumar from?
- Sukumar is from IN.
- What does Sukumar do?
- Sukumar is a writer.
- Is Sukumar still alive?
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