‘Sumanth Kumar Yarlagadda,’ known as Sumanth was born on Sunday, February 9, 1975 (age 48 years; in 2023) in Hyderabad, India. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. Sumanth lived with his grandfather, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, in India while his parents lived in the US after his birth. Rao, who wanted to experience parenthood with her own children, raised her first grandchild on her own while taking a break from films after major heart surgery. In 1991, he attended Hyderabad Public School before pursuing an engineering course in Michigan, USA. However, he eventually transferred to Columbia College in Chicago and graduated with a BA in film studies in 1997.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 6′ 1″
Weight (approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Sumanth’s father’s name is Surendra Yarlagadda who is a former film producer. His mother’s name is Sathyavathi Akinneni. He has a younger sister named Supriya Yarlagadda, who is the executive director of Annapurna Studios.
Sumanth’s father
Sumanth with his mother
Sumanth with his sister, Supriya Yarlagadda
Wife
Sumanth married former actress Keerthi Reddy in August 2004. However, the couple separated in 2006.
Sumanth with ex-wife Keerthy Reddy
Other relatives
Former actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao is his grandfather.
Sumanth’s maternal grandparents
Actor Nageswara Akkineni is his maternal uncle. Film producer D. Ramanaidu is his paternal uncle.
Sumanth’s uncle
His cousins are actors Naga Chaitanya, Akhil Akkineni, and Sushanth.
Relationships/Affairs
Sumanth is said to be in a relationship with Pavithra. In 2021, the couple is rumored to get married. However, Sumanth clarified the rumor in an interview and said,
Hello everyone … there are rumors that I will get married again. I want to give you all clarity on this. In real life, I will never get married. I am making a film based on remarriage after divorce. This is the first time in Telugu that a film with such a storyline has come my way. During the shooting of the film, a marriage card in my name came out.”
religion
He is a Hindu.
Career
Movie
Sumanth started his acting career in the film ‘Prema Katha’ (1999) where he played the role of ‘Suri.’
Poster of the movie ‘Prema Katha’ starring Sumanth
In 2000, he appeared in the film ‘Yuvakudu,’ in the role of ‘Siva’ and in the film ‘Pelli Sambandham,’ where he played the role of a grandson. She appeared in three consecutive films in 2005 including ‘Soggadu,’ in which she appeared as herself, followed by the film ‘Dhana 51,’ in which she played the role of ‘Dhana,’ and ‘Mahanandi,’ in which she played the role of ‘Shankar.’ Sumanth has worked in films like Godavari (2006), Classmates (2007), Madhumasam (2008), Pourudu (2009), Raaj (2011), Emo Gurram Egaravachu (2014), Naruda Donoruda (2016), Malli Raava (2017), Idam Jagath (2018), and many more. In 2019, he played the role of ‘Akkineni Nageswara Rao’ in the drama film sequels ‘NTR: Kathanayakudu’ and ‘NTR: Mahanayakudu.’ He played the role of ‘Vikram’ in the movie Malli Modalaindi (2022).
Malli Modalandi movie poster, starring Sumanth
He appeared as ‘Brigadier Vishnu Sharma’ in the film ‘Sita Ramam’ (2022). Sumanth has worked in three films in 2023, including ‘Vaathi,’ ‘Sir,’ and ‘Anangana Oka Rowdy.’
Award
- In 2023, he was nominated at the South Indian International Film Awards under the category ‘Best Actor in a Supporting Role’ for the film Sita Ramam
Facts/Trivia
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
