Sumant; A view of ‘Ananganaga’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
“Good roles are rare, not work,” says Sumanth, which will be seen further UnknownA heartbreaking Telugu film streaming on ETV win from 15 May.
In a kept in the house of Hyderabad, in the afternoon, Sumanta is resting and gossiping. Fresh from one From Bijali Screening, the kind that spends hours in films, either in a theater or at home. “I watch films or chains four to five hours a day. I have just seen Hit 3 Also, “he says.
If he is not looking at them, he is reading the script. “Don’t be foolish with the surrounding books; Recently, these are all scripts. I like to read a statement before saying yes to a project.”
Since its debut in 1999, Sumant has been clinging to his script-first instinct. “People used to surprise that I had also asked for a script. But I have always felt that they are necessary, especially in films that are dialogues that are most of our, such as big spectacles such as big spectacles KGF, RRROr Bahubali,
He says that he usually takes about 10-12 pages to decide whether the script promises. “Honestly, it has been a 10% success rate since my grandfather (Akini Nejsara Rao) Time. I read about 30 scripts and perhaps three or four deserve it. I only agree when I believe in the script and trust the director. Fortunately, I am not in a place where I just need to work for money. ,
A view of ‘ONGANGA’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
UnknownCustomized from Marathi film Ika kya jala“First of all, I was not sure. I am usually not ready for the remake, especially now when the audience can just stream the original. But after three months, they returned with a re -acted version that really landed. It reminds me of how I felt when I read when I read when I read. Malli rava,
He plays the role of a school teacher, Vyas, who gives a difficult lesson in stories for students with challenges to learn. “They are criticized for their methods, but cling to them. There is also a cute father-son thread.”
Filmed in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, Unknown Sumanth puts back in a school setting Golconda High School, But this time, he is playing the role of a father, who is the first time in his career. “I don’t know why I have not played one before. It was very funny in shooting with children. I am an introverted, but around them, I can be a complete mindless. This helped the scenes feel real.”
He is also clear about playing an age-appropriate role. “The lead actress, Kajal Chaudhary, plays the role of a school principal in her 30s. She is small in real life, so I really asked if she can put someone at an older age. I have always pushed for mature roles and are being added to very young actresses.”
Unknown Always meant to be a digital film, not a dramatic. “This is an emotional story, we have made something warm and real.”
Is next Mahendragiri VarahiA supernatural action thriller who is directed by Santosah Judhalapuri. “It is large on the scale with VFX and a proper dramatic release. ThinkVirupakshaOr KartikeyaI have a doubt that enters a city plagued by strange incidents related to Goddess Varahi. ,
After playing opponents Sita RamamDid he get more brown roles? “Surprisingly, not,” he laughs. “But I have always said that I am open to play the villain.”
Now 26 years in the industry, Sumanth says that he is emotional but not obsessed. “Acting I know and I give all this to all of myself when something excites me. But when I am not working, I am fully satisfied with my pets or just watching a film. I like my peace.”
Published – May 12, 2025 04:13 PM IST
