Sukumar, the visionary director behind the mega-hit Pushpa 2: The Rule, which grossed a staggering ₹1500 crore, recently made waves with an unexpected remark. The director, who is widely celebrated for his work in Tollywood, was the chief guest at the promotional event for Game Changer in Dallas, which also marked the launch of the much-anticipated Dhop song.
During the event, Sukumar was asked what he would choose to leave behind, and his response took everyone by surprise. He revealed that he would choose to leave cinema, prompting an immediate and light-hearted response from actor Ram Charan, who joked, “No, no, it won’t be happening.”
The video of Sukumar’s remark quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of discussions among fans and the film community, with many wondering if the director was serious or just joking.
Despite the comment, Sukumar’s career remains as strong as ever, with major upcoming projects including Pushpa 3: The Rampage and RC 17 with Ram Charan.