Sukumar has also nurtured some young filmmakers. Three of them — Buchi Sana, Srikanth Odela and Karthik Dandu — made their debut films in rustic scenarios.
Rangasthalam deals with exploitation, feudalism and disability. Pushpa looked at the syndicate of the red Sandalwood business, and the dangers faced by the coolies from the police.
Srikanth Odela’s Dasara is set against the backdrop of Singareni Coal Mines. The caste politics are reminiscent of Rangasthalam but Srikanth has his voice, too.
If we compare the above-mentioned movies to the Tamil ones such as Asuran and Kaala, there is a significant difference in how the issue of caste is portrayed.