Director Requested Many Times For That Role | Anil Ravipudi

In an interesting revelation that has now gone viral, senior actor Jagapathi Babu shared candid remarks about director Sukumar and his unique storytelling style.

Known in Telugu cinema as a highly creative filmmaker with strong concepts, character design, and emotional depth, Sukumar is often praised for his on-screen execution. However, there has long been an industry perception that he struggles to verbally narrate his stories in a conventional way.

Jagapathi Babu recently addressed this in an interview, saying Sukumar’s way of explaining stories is very different. He humorously remarked that Sukumar himself might even agree that he is not very strong in traditional story narration. The actor recalled his experience during Nannaku Prematho, where Sukumar reportedly could not clearly explain the full story but still managed to convince him purely through trust and vision.

He also shared another memorable instance from Rangasthalam, saying that Sukumar briefly described the concept in a very minimal and symbolic way rather than a detailed narration. According to him, the director focused more on mood, character essence, and visual feel than a structured storytelling pitch.

Despite this unconventional approach, industry insiders widely acknowledge Sukumar’s brilliance in filmmaking. Once on set, he is known for refining scenes, reworking moments, and elevating the narrative through execution rather than pre-defined storytelling.

Many actors who have worked with him feel that even if his verbal narration lacks detail, his clarity as a filmmaker becomes evident during shooting. His vision translates powerfully on screen, often resulting in highly impactful cinema.

Overall, Jagapathi Babu’s comments have highlighted a lesser-known side of Sukumar—one where storytelling is not about how a script is told, but how it is ultimately shown on screen.