Sukumar

सुकुमार

b. 10 January 1971, Kakinada · also credited as sukku

Bandreddi Sukumar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who works in Telugu cinema. He is known for his intricate screenplays and for depicting protagonists with grey shades. He is one of the highest-paid directors in Indian cinema.

Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer

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Known for

Strongly covered and representative work

Film Pushpa: The Rise 2021

Pushpa: The Rise 2021 · TezScore 60 Film Pushpa 2: The Rule 2024

Pushpa 2: The Rule 2024 · TezScore 50 Film 18 Pages 2022

18 Pages 2022

Available now

Where to watch their best work

18 PagesNetflix

Creative network

Frequent collaborators

Indian-media reception

Career by period

2020s552 scored

Selected works

3 credited titles · 2021–24

Role Language Type From year Available to watch

3 credits shown

As director

2024 Pushpa 2: The Rule Film Tez 50 2021 Pushpa: The Rise Film Tez 60

As writer

2022 18 Pages Film

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