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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Sumanth
| image = File:SumanthKumar.jpg
| birth_name = Yarlagadda Sumanth Kumar
| caption = Sumanth in 2021
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1975|2|9}}
| birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now in [[Telangana]]), India
| alma mater = [[Columbia College Chicago]]
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Keerthi Reddy ]]|2004|2006|end=div.}}
| relatives = See [[Daggubati-Akkineni Family]]
| occupation = Actor, Producer
| years_active = 1999–present
}}

''' Yarlagadda Sumanth Kumar''' (born 9 February 1975), known [[mononymously]] as '''Sumanth''', is an Indian actor who works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. The eldest grandson of actor [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], he is best known for starring in the films ''[[Satyam (2003 film)|Satyam]]'' (2003), ''[[Gowri (2004 film)|Gowri]]'' (2004), ''[[Godavari (film)|Godavari]]'' (2006), ''[[Madhumasam]]'' (2008), ''[[Golconda High School]]'' (2011), and ''[[Malli Raava]]'' (2017) amongst others. He is also a partner in [[Annapurna Studios]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2006/05/23/stories/2006052300260100.htm |title=Archive News - The Hindu |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>

==Background and early life==
Sumanth was born in Hyderabad, India, on 9 February 1975.<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/i-am-not-resisting-any-woman/article1432760.ece |title='I am not resisting any woman' - HYDB |work=The Hindu |date=11 January 2008 |access-date=2016-12-01 |archive-date=20 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120034339/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/i-am-not-resisting-any-woman/article1432760.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-09|title=Sumanth Birthday Special! Unseen photos of Tollywood's most underrated hero|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sumanth-birthday-special-unseen-photos-of-tollywoods-most-underrated-hero/photostory/74011224.cms|access-date=2021-02-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He is the only son of Surendra Yarlagadda and
Satyavathi Akkineni and the eldest grand child of the Telugu film actor [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]. A few months after his birth, Sumanth's parents returned to the US where they were residing. Sumanth, however, remained in India on the request of his grandfather Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who was then on a hiatus from films after a major heart surgery. The latter had often said that his busy acting career prevented him from fully experiencing fatherhood with his own children, so he wished to raise his first grandchild himself. Subsequently, Sumanth was adopted by his maternal grandparents.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=32169&cat=1&scat=5 |title=Sumanth Said Yes For Second Marriage |website=Greatandhra.com |date=2011-09-18 |access-date=2013-03-18 |archive-date=10 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210085357/http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=32169&cat=1&scat=5 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Family===
Sumanth's father Surendra Yarlagadda is a retired film producer, noted for several hit films such as ''[[Shiva]]'', ''[[Rao Gari Illu]]'', ''[[Gaayam]]'', ''[[Muchattaga Mugguru]]'' and ''[[Collector Gari Abbayi]]''. Sumanth has one sister, Supriya Yarlagadda, who is the executive director of [[Annapurna Studios]]. Prominent actor [[Nagarjuna Akkineni]] is his maternal uncle. The famous late film producer [[D. Ramanaidu]] is his uncle from his paternal side. Also, noted film producer [[Daggubati Suresh Babu]] and actor [[Venkatesh Daggubati]] are his cousins. Actors [[Rana Daggubati]], [[Naga Chaitanya]], [[Akhil Akkineni]], and [[Sushanth]] are also his cousins.

In August 2004, Sumanth married former actress [[Keerthi Reddy]]. They, however, were divorced amicably in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/01/11/stories/2008011150680400.htm |title=Archive News |access-date=2016-12-01 |archive-date=6 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110406161032/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/01/11/stories/2008011150680400.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2008-01-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Education===
Sumanth studied at the [[Hyderabad Public School]], graduating in 1991. For his undergraduate studies, he enrolled in an engineering course in [[Michigan]]. Realising after 2 years that it wasn't in his best interest, he transferred to [[Columbia College Chicago]], from where he graduated with a B.A in Film Studies in 1997.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gotelugu.com/sumanth |title=Sumanth |work=GoTelugu |access-date=2011-04-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110608044514/http://gotelugu.com/sumanth |archive-date=8 June 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref> He was selected to the Dean's List during his final two semesters for his academic excellence. He said that it was only in film school where he truly enjoyed and thrived in academics.

==Career==

=== 1999–2004 ===
Sumanth started his acting career playing the lead in [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s ''[[Prema Katha]]'', which released on April 15, 1999. Despite moderate commercial success, Sumanth's performance was well appreciated, and the film too won critical acclaim and several [[Nandi Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fullhyderabad.com/profile/events/146/2/the-nandi-awards-for-1999-review|title=The Nandi Awards For 1999|work=fullhyderabad.com}}</ref> His next film, ''[[Yuvakudu]]'', directed by Karunakaran and co-starring debutant [[Bhumika Chawla]], did positive business at the box office and was critically hailed as well. His third film ''[[Pelli Sambandham]]'' gave him the opportunity to act beside his grandfather Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and was directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]. The film, however, managed only average business at the box office. The same was the case with ''[[Snehamante Idera]]'', where he was cast alongside his uncle Nagarjuna Akkineni.

In 2003, after a self imposed hiatus of almost 2 years, he starred in his first blockbuster ''[[Satyam (2003 film)|Satyam]]''. It also happened to be [[Genelia D'Souza]]'s debut Telugu film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-satyam.html|title=Satyam Review|work=Idlebrain|access-date=23 January 2019|archive-date=14 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190314001244/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-satyam.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[Satyam (2003 film)|Satyam]]'', which was produced by his uncle [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]], was one of the highest-grossing films of 2003–2004. Sumanth revealed that he was actively involved in the production and creative input for this film besides acting. Shifting genres, he followed up with another hit film, the action/drama ''[[Gowri (2004 film)|Gowri]]'', which confirmed him as a bona fide box office draw, and gave him an action image.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/gowri/telugu/gowri-movie-reviews-1366-2.html|title=Gowri Review|work=Full Hyderabad|access-date=23 January 2019|archive-date=29 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181229233842/http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/gowri/telugu/gowri-movie-reviews-1366-2.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2005–2017 ===
After the flop ''[[Dhana 51]]'', and the above average ''[[Mahanandi (film)|Mahanandi]]'' alongside [[Anushka Shetty]], Sumanth changed his path completely in 2006, starring in [[Sekhar Kammula]]'s romantic comedy/drama ''[[Godavari (film)|Godavari]]''. It remains one of the most acclaimed films in his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-godavari.html|title=Godavari - Telugu cinema Review - Sumanth & Kamalinee Mukherjee|work=idlebrain.com|access-date=25 April 2011|archive-date=15 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015074718/http://idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-godavari.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition to receiving rave reviews and box office success, it went on to win multiple [[Nandi Awards|Nandi]] and [[Filmfare]] awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/36552.html|title=Nag, Genelia get Nandi Awards for 2006|work=indiaglitz.com|access-date=25 April 2011|archive-date=23 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023190445/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/36552.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Godavari (film)|Godavari]]'' was responsible in giving Sumanth an urban and NRI following, and is widely considered a modern-day classic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nmagesh.blogspot.in/2011/02/indian-film-classics-godavari-2006.html|title=Frankly dear, I don't give a damn|author=nmagesh|work=nmagesh.blogspot.in|date=28 February 2011|access-date=25 March 2014|archive-date=10 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210093025/http://nmagesh.blogspot.in/2011/02/indian-film-classics-godavari-2006.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Sumanth's next film was the average running action/family drama ''[[Chinnodu]]'' (2006). In 2007, he starred in two movies: ''[[Madhumasam]]'' and ''[[Classmates (2007 film)|Classmates]]''. The former, a romantic comedy/drama alongside [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]], produced by [[D. Ramanaidu]] and directed by [[Chandra Siddhartha]], was a hit, whereas the latter did not fare too well, despite good reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/100days-madhumasam.html|title=Madhumasam 100 days function - Telugu cinema - Sumanth, Sneha & Parvati Melton|work=idlebrain.com|access-date=25 April 2011|archive-date=7 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107010655/http://idlebrain.com/news/functions/100days-madhumasam.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In early 2008, Sumanth's home production, the action/drama ''[[Pourudu]]'' alongside [[Kajal Aggarwal]] turned out to be a moderate success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-sumanth-pourudu.html|title=Sumanth interview - chitchat - Telugu film actor|work=idlebrain.com|access-date=25 April 2011|archive-date=13 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110913214212/http://idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-sumanth-pourudu.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It was especially appreciated for its action sequences. However, his next film, the action/romance ''[[Boni (film)|Boni]]'' alongside [[Kriti Kharbanda]] released in mid 2009, and failed at the box office.

In 2011, after a gap of almost a year, Sumanth took a rather bold turn by starring in ''[[Golconda High School]]'', directed by the national award-winning [[Indraganti Mohan Krishna]]. It was based on the English novel ''The Men Within'', written by ex-cricketer [[Harimohan Paruvu]], and it is regarded to be one of the first sports dramas in Telugu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/sunitas-reviews/golconda-high-school-movie-review-150111.html|title=Golconda High School Review - Golconda High School Movie Review - Sumanth - Swathi - Sunita's Reviews - CineGoer.com|work=cinegoer.com|access-date=25 April 2011|archive-date=25 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110425090544/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/sunitas-reviews/golconda-high-school-movie-review-150111.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Released on 15 January 2011, it garnered excellent critical acclaim and was declared a commercial hit as well. The critics as well as audience praised Sumanth's portrayal of a cricket coach with a chequered, calling it one of his finest roles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-golconda-high-school/20110117.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=25 April 2011 |archive-date=26 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026002521/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-golconda-high-school/20110117.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Sumanth's next was the romantic drama ''[[Raaj (film)|Raaj]]'', which released in March 2011, but failed miserably at the box office. Sumanth candidly admitted after release that he wasn't expecting much from this film as it was plagued with several problems during production. Following this, he starred in ''[[Daggaraga Dooramga]]'', a romance/ thriller under the direction of Ravi Kumar Chavali, and it was another failure.
In 2013, Sumanth teamed up again with director [[Chandra Siddhartha]] for the romantic comedy ''[[Emo Gurram Egaravachu]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/87701.html|title=Chandra Siddhartha's next: Yemo Gurram Yegaravacchu|work=indiaglitz.com|access-date=27 October 2012|archive-date=28 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028201312/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/87701.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It released on 25 January 2014 to a lukewarm response from the audience. Sumanth's foray into the comedy genre however received fairly positive reviews from the critics.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-review/29402596.cms|title=Emo Gurram Egaraavachchu Movie Review|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2016-12-01|archive-date=29 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129073610/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-review/29402596.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
Next came the romantic comedy ''[[Naruda Donoruda]]'', the remake of the Hindi hit ''[[Vicky Donor]]''. It released in November 2016, but this too did not fare well. Economic demonetization, which came into effect a few days after its release, was deemed one of the main reasons for its box office failure.

=== 2017–present ===
After a series of disappointments, Sumanth made a strong comeback with the romantic drama ''[[Malli Raava]]'', under the direction of [[Gowtam Tinnanuri]]. Released on Dec 8, 2017, it received positive reviews, and was a box office hit. Some critics even went to the extent of calling it his best film to date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/malli-raava-movie-review-this-sumanth-aakanksha-singh-starrer-is-a-pleasant-surprise-4249009.html|title=Malli Rava movie review|work=Firstpost|date=8 December 2017|access-date=16 December 2017|archive-date=16 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216202847/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/malli-raava-movie-review-this-sumanth-aakanksha-singh-starrer-is-a-pleasant-surprise-4249009.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Sumanth's performance too was praised, and he won the best actor award from the Telugu Chamber of Film/Commerce. The film also won in the best film and best director categories.

Sumanth's next was a supernatural mystery/thriller ''[[Subrahmanyapuram]]'', directed by debutant Santhossh Jagarlapudi. Released on December 7, 2018, it received mixed reviews and turned out an above par grosser. This was followed by the drama/thriller ''[[Idam Jagath]]'', which didn't fare too well. He was then seen donning the role of his grandfather [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] in the [[Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao]] biopic ''[[N.T.R: Kathanayakudu]]'', directed by [[Krish (director)|Krish Jagarlamudi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://menglish.tupaki.com/cms/movienews/article/Sumanth-As-ANR-In-NTR-Biopic/73001|title=Sumanth as ANR in NTR biopic|work=tupaki|access-date=28 July 2018|archive-date=28 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728221753/https://menglish.tupaki.com/cms/movienews/article/Sumanth-As-ANR-In-NTR-Biopic/73001|url-status=live}}</ref> This film opened on January 9, 2019, to critical acclaim . Sumanth's portrayal in his first supporting role drew unanimous praise from all quarters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/ntrkathanayakudu.html|title=NTR Kathanayakudu review byJeevi|work=Idlebrain|access-date=11 January 2019|archive-date=13 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190113084630/http://idlebrain.com/movie/archive/ntrkathanayakudu.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He next appeared in the investigative drama ''[[Kapatadhaari]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sumanth-begins-shoot-for-kavaludaari-remake/articleshow/71855227.cms|title=Sumanth begins shoot for 'Kavaludaari' remake - Times of India|access-date=5 November 2019|archive-date=14 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114114559/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sumanth-begins-shoot-for-kavaludaari-remake/articleshow/71855227.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> released on February 19, 2021, to some positive critical acclaim,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/kapatadhaari/movie-review/81103197.cms|title=Kapatadhaari Movie Review: An engaging thriller that unfolds well}}</ref> and his performance too as a traffic cop was generally applauded.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/kapatadhaari-telugu-movie-review/|title=Kapatadhaari Telugu Movie Review | Sumanth | Kapatadhaari Movie Review | Kapatadhaari Review|date=16 February 2021}}</ref>

Switching modes completely, Sumanth has completed shoot for a gangster action comedy titled ''[[Anaganaga Oka Rowdy]]'', in which he's playing the lead. It is directed by Manu Yagna.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/anaganaga-oka-rowdy-sumanth-wraps-up-shooting-of-his-next-with-director-manu-yagnaa/articleshow/82341784.cms|title=Anaganaga Oka Rowdy: Sumanth wraps up shooting of his next with director Manu Yagnaa - Times of India}}</ref>

His other film ''[[Malli Modalaindi]],'' a romantic comedy directed by debutant Keerthi Kumar TG and produced by Red Cinemas is due for release soon.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sumanth-reveals-details-of-his-upcoming-rom-com/articleshow/84061333.cms|title= Sumanth reveals details of his upcoming rom-com - Times of India}}</ref>

He is also presently playing a key supporting role in a period war drama starring [[Dulquer Salmaan]]. It is produced by [[Swapna Dutt]] and directed by [[Hanu Raghavapudi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://telugucinema.com/news/sumanth-plays-a-role-in-dulquer-salmaans-film|title=Sumanth plays a role in Dulquer Salmaan's film}}</ref>

Sumanth has expressed an interest to diversify into playing author backed supporting and negative roles in the future, while parallelly doing lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/in-2013-sumanth-sets-his-sight-on-bad-boy-role_126657.html|title=In 2013, Sumanth sets his sight on bad boy role|work=Zee News|date=21 January 2013|access-date=23 January 2013|archive-date=1 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201212255/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/in-2013-sumanth-sets-his-sight-on-bad-boy-role_126657.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Filmography==

{| class="wikitable
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
|1999|| ''[[Prema Katha]]'' ||Suri|| Debut in as lead role
|-
| rowspan="2"|2000|| ''[[Yuvakudu]]'' ||Siva||
|-
| ''[[Pelli Sambandham]]'' ||{{Unknown}}||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2001|| ''Ramma Chilakamma''|| Kasi ||
|-
| ''[[Snehamante Idera]]''|| Chandrasekhar "Chandru" ||
|-
|2003||''[[Satyam (2003 film)|Satyam]]''|| Satyam ||
|-
|2004||''[[Gowri (2004 film)|Gowri]]''|| Gowri Shankar ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2005||''Dhana 51''|| Dhana ||
|-
| ''[[Mahanandi (film)|Mahanandi]]''|| Shankar ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2006|| ''[[Godavari (film)|Godavari]]''|| Sreeram "Ram" ||
|-
| ''[[Chinnodu]]''|| Chinna ||
|-
| 2007|| ''[[Classmates (2007 film)|Classmates]]''|| Ravi Kiran [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]], ([[District Collector]]) ||
|-
| 2008|| ''[[Madhumasam]]''|| Sanjay ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2009|| ''[[Pourudu]]''|| Ajay ||
|-
|''[[Boni (film)|Boni]]''|| DD ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2011|| ''[[Golconda High School]]''|| Sampath ||
|-
|''[[Raaj (film)|Raaj]]''||Raaj||
|-
| ''[[Daggaraga Dooranga]]''||Gowtham||
|-
| 2014||''[[Emo Gurram Egaravachu]]''|| Bullebbai ||
|-
| 2016|| ''[[Naruda Donoruda]]''|| Vicky ||
|-
| 2017|| ''[[Malli Raava]]''|| Karthik ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2018|| ''[[Subrahmanyapuram]]'' || Karthik ||
|-
|''[[Idam Jagath]]''|| Nishith ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019||''[[N.T.R: Kathanayakudu]]''|| rowspan="2"|[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] ||
|-
|''[[N.T.R: Mahanayakudu]]''||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
|''[[Kapatadhaari]]''
|Gowtham
|
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| ''Anangana Oka Rowdy'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|Waltair Seenu
|Filming<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sumanth's next is 'Anaganaga Oka Rowdy'|url=https://telanganatoday.com/sumanths-next-is-anaganaga-oka-rowdy|access-date=2021-02-28|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|{{TBA}}
|style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Malli Modalaindi''{{dagger}}
|{{TBA}}
|Filming
|}

==References==
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== External links ==
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