Sukumar and Devi Sri Prasad have been one of Telugu cinema’s most reliable pairings — a combination stretching from Arya all the way to the blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule. Now, that partnership may be at a crossroads.
Cracks Appear in Pushpa 2
During Pushpa 2, Sukumar brought in additional composers for the background score — marking the first time he partially stepped away from Devi Sri Prasad. This came amid reports that DSP had upset Allu Arjun and Sukumar during the pre-release phase, adding friction to the long-standing duo.
Shashwat Sachdev in the Frame?
Strong industry buzz now points to Shashwat Sachdev — known for his work in Dhurandhar: The Revenge — being considered for Sukumar‘s next film with Ram Charan.
This puts the spotlight back on the Sukumar–Devi Sri Prasad question. Sukumar had previously confirmed DSP for the Ram Charan project, making this latest development notable.
A Critical Juncture for DSP
If Sukumar does move on, it would mark the end of one of the most iconic director-composer partnerships in Telugu cinema. Devi Sri Prasad has already been absent from several major projects of late. Missing out on Sukumar‘s next would only deepen that trend.
There is no official confirmation yet. But the buzz has already set trade circles talking, and the final call will carry real weight for both the film and Devi Sri Prasad‘s career.