Pushpa Director Sukumar Turns 56, Busy Scripting Next With Ram Charan

Director Sukumar, who is celebrating his 56th birthday today, rose to national prominence with the Pushpa franchise and went on to earn recognition as a cult filmmaker beyond the Telugu-speaking states. However, for Telugu audiences, Sukumar’s stature extends far beyond box office numbers and star-driven successes.

While continuing to helm big-ticket films featuring leading stars, Sukumar has also carved a distinct identity through Sukumar Writings, backing a diverse slate of concept-driven and pan-India projects known for their creative originality. Over the past decade, he has co-produced several successful films in collaboration with major production houses, including Kumari 21F, Uppena, Virupaksha, 18 Pages, Pushpa 2: The Rule, and Gandhi Thatha Chettu. 

Among these, Pushpa 2: The Rule stands out as the banner’s most prestigious success. The film not only shattered box-office records across India and overseas markets but also emerged as a cultural phenomenon. Industry sources say the film reflected the scale of Sukumar’s creative vision while reinforcing the strong production values associated with Sukumar Writings.

Currently, Sukumar is deeply involved in scripting and pre-visualisation work for his next directorial venture starring Ram Charan. He is also co-producing the project under the Sukumar Writings banner. 'After the massive success of Rangasthalam, Ram Charan and Sukumar are teaming up again for another money spinner,' the source concludes.