After the massive success of Pushpa 2, especially in the Hindi belt, director Sukumar has emerged as a potential pan-India director alongside Rajamouli and Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
He has undoubtedly joined the top league of South Indian directors with nationwide appeal.
However, true to his work style, Sukumar remained deeply involved in Pushpa 2’s production until the last minute and was completely absent from promotion and interviews.
In fact, he didn’t even sit down for a single interview for Pushpa 2. Instead, Allu Arjun took charge of the film’s promotions, putting in all the effort and ultimately walking away with most of the credit. Since Pushpa is a character-driven film, the spotlight was naturally more on Allu Arjun than its creator, Sukumar.
Interestingly, yesterday Sukumar was spotted at the India vs. Pakistan cricket match in Dubai, with visuals and photos circulating online.
This raises the question—was it an intentional appearance for national visibility, or was he simply taking a break to enjoy the game?
Either way, Sukumar is making the right move. Increasing his visibility is crucial for solidifying his pan-India brand, especially for someone like him who is always immersed in work and rarely engages in public interactions.
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