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''' 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>

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.

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.

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 &#124; Sumanth &#124; Kapatadhaari Movie Review &#124; Kapatadhaari Review|date=16 February 2021}}</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>

 

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