Sumanth is an Indian actor who predominantly works in the Telugu film industry ( Tollywood). Sumanth is the grandson of great actor Akkineni Nageswararao and nephew of Akkineni Nagarjuna, and also a partner in Annapurna Studios.
Sumanth is also one of the leading actors in Tollywood. He has played some notable works, including Anaganaga (2025), which received a good response from the audience. Other films are Godavari, Satyam, Gowri, Madhumasam, Golconda High School, and Malli Raava. He has also played important roles in big films like Vaathi, Sita Ramam, and NTR Kathanayakudu.
Every actor has some successful films and some failed films. Sumanth also had some flop films, like Prema Katha, Yuvakudu, Pelli Sambandham, Ramma Chilakamma, Snehamante Idera, Boni, and Raaj, but these films gave more experience to Sumanth’s career.
Sumanth’s movie list (Telugu):
| S.no | Movies List | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prema Katha (1999) | Average |
| 2 | Yuvakudu (2000) | Flop |
| 3 | Pelli Sambandham (2000) | Flop |
| 4 | Ramma Chilakamma (2001) | Flop |
| 5 | Snehamante Idera (2001) | Average |
| 6 | Satyam (2003) | Hit |
| 7 | Gowri (2004) | Hit |
| 8 | Dhana 51 (2005) | Hit |
| 9 | Mahanandi (2005) | Average |
| 10 | Godavari (2006) | Hit |
| 11 | Chinnodu (2006) | Flop |
| 12 | Classmates (2007) | Flop |
| 13 | Madhumasam (2008) | Hit |
| 14 | Pourudu (2009) | Flop |
| 15 | Boni (2009) | Flop |
| 16 | Golconda High School (2011) | Hit |
| 17 | Raaj (2011) | Flop |
| 18 | Daggaraga Dooranga (2011) | Below Average |
| 19 | Emo Gurram Egaravachu (2014) | Below Average |
| 20 | Naruda Donoruda (2016) | Average |
| 21 | Malli Raava (2017) | Hit |
| 22 | Subrahmanyapuram (2018) | Flop |
| 23 | Idam Jagath (2018) | Flop |
| 24 | NTR: Kathanayakudu | Flop |
| 25 | NTR: Mahanayakudu | Flop |
| 26 | Kapatadhaari | Flop |
| 27 | Malli Modalaindi | Flop |
| 28 | Sita Ramam ( Supporting role) | Hit |
| 29 | Vaathi ( Supporting role) | Hit |
| 30 | Aham Reboot | Flop |
| 31 | Anaganaga | Hit |
Sumanth’s Hit Movies List:
- Satyam: Satyam is a Telugu romantic film written and directed by Surya Kiran and produced by Akkineni Nagarjuna. The movie Satyam was released on December 9, 2003. Satyam movie was a blockbuster hit in Sumanth’s career, and all songs hit in the music industry, and music director Chakri also won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
The Satyam movie is a high-melody film. In this film, the songwriter struggles in the film industry. Sumanth and Genelia give wonderful performances, and the film hits a clean sheet at the box office.
- Gowri: Gowri is a 2004 Telugu action film written and directed by B.V. Ramana. Sumanth Gowri’s film was released on September 3rd, 2004. Gowri is one of the most successful films at the box office, and the star cast includes Sumanth, Charmme Kaur, Atul Kulkarni, Chalapathi Rao, Ahuti Prasad, Srinivasa Reddy, and Pavala Shyamala.
- Dhana 51: Dhana 51 is a Telugu action and romantic film. Dhana 51 was released on 14th January 2005. Dhan film was written and directed by Surya Kiran; this is his second film with Sumanth after the film Satyam, and the music is by Chakri. The star cast of Dhana 51 is Sumanth, Saloni, Mukesh Khanna, Tanikella Bharani, Mallikarjuna Rao, and Gautham Raju.
- Godavari: Godavari is a Telugu romantic comedy sentiment film. It was released in 2006. Godavari is an excellent hit, and it is a milestone for Sumanth and Kamalinee Mukherjee’s careers. A lot of people like the Godavari film because that film shows the nature of the Godavari people’s lifestyle. Shekhar Kammula’s Godavari is the second hit for his third film direction.
Godavari movie is one of the best classical melody and feel-good films for film lovers. This film was edited by Marthand K. Venkatesh and has music by K.M. Radha Krishnan.
- Madhumasam: Madhumasam is a Telugu romantic film that was released on 9 February 2007. The story of Madhumasam was written and directed by Chandra Siddhartha, produced by D. Ramanaidu, and edited by Marthand K. Venkatesh, and it was a major success at the box office. Madhumasam, starring Sumanth, Sneha, and LB. Starring Sriram, Parvathy Melton, Chalapathi Rao, and Giribabu, Madhumasam has completed 100 days in theaters.
- Golconda High School: Golconda High School is a Telugu children’s sports drama film, which was released on January 14, 2011, and was directed by Mohan Krishna Indraganti.
Golconda High School is one of the finest Telugu sports films. The star cast includes Sumanth, Swathi Reddy, Tanikella Bharani, Subbaraju, Jhansi, and Shafi, and it was one of the most notable works for Mohan Krishna Indraganti and Sumanth.
- Malli Raava: Malli Raava is a Telugu romantic drama. It was released on 8th December 2017. Malli Raava is a love story with a different flavor. The story was written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and produced by Rahul Yadav Nakka. The thriller is the first film directed by Gowtham, and it was a decent hit at the box office. All movie portals (Hindustan Times) gave 3 out of 5. Malli Raava is the best hit after the Satyam film. The star cast is Sumanth, Abhinav Gowmatam, Annapoorna, Aakanksha Singh, and Preethi Asrani.
- Anaganaga: Anaganaga is a Telugu family drama, and it has received a good response on OTT. Anaganaga was released on ETV WIN ( OTT platform) on 15th May 2025. The Anaganaga film story, written and directed by Sunny Sanjay, is based on the Marathi film Ekda Kaay Zala, directed by Saleel Kulkarni, and was released on 5th August 2022.
Sumanth’s Upcoming Movies:
- Mahendragiri Varahi
- Anaganaga Oka Rowdy