Telugu cinema has a creative director in the form of Sukumar. He has his own unique style of filmmaking that has earned him a special place in the industry. His protégés are also following in his footsteps and achieving great success.
In 2021, Sukumar's assistant, Buchi Babu Sana, made an impressive debut with the romantic drama Uppena. The film went on to become a massive hit, grossing over 100 crores at the box office. A few months later, another of Sukumar's assistants, Surya Prathap, directed 18 Pages, which also did well in theaters. Surya Prathap had previously directed the successful film Kumari 21f.
More recently, Srikanth Odela made a spectacular debut with Dasara, which also grossed over 100 crores at the box office. Srikanth had previously worked as Sukumar's assistant until Rangasthalam. Now, Karthik Dandu, another director from Sukumar's school, has come up with the horror thriller Virupaksha.
Sukumar wrote the screenplay for Virupaksha, while Karthik wrote the story. The film was released a couple of days ago and has received an overwhelming response from audiences. It's a director's film from start to finish, and Karthik and Sukumar have managed to keep the audience engaged with their gripping narrative.
Watching Virupaksha, one can easily see Sukumar's midas touch in the film. It's clear that not only Sukumar but also his students are making a name for themselves in the film industry.
