Sumanth Reveals He Passed on Nuvve Kavali and Desamuduru Before Tarun, Allu Arjun
Sumanth shares he was first offered Nuvve Kavali and Desamuduru, now iconic hits for Tarun and Allu Arjun. The actor opens up about missed chances and what could have been.
Dumtika Editorial
July 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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Sumanth says he was first approached for Nuvve Kavali and Desamuduru.
Scheduling conflicts led Sumanth to miss out on Nuvve Kavali, later a hit for Tarun.
Desamuduru, which boosted Allu Arjun’s mass hero image, was once offered to Sumanth.
Sumanth reflects on how casting changes can shape Telugu cinema milestones.
Actor Sumanth is currently in the spotlight as he promotes his upcoming film, Newton’s 3rd Law. But it’s his candid confessions about missed opportunities that have caught the attention of Telugu cinema fans this week. As per sources, Sumanth recently shared that he was initially approached for two Telugu films that later turned into massive hits—Nuvve Kavali and Desamuduru.
Sumanth reportedly revealed that producer Sravanthi Ravi Kishore had considered him for Nuvve Kavali back in 2000. However, due to his prior commitments with Yuvakudu and Pelli Sambandham, Sumanth couldn’t adjust his dates and had to let the project go. The film eventually landed in Tarun’s lap and became a defining industry hit, launching Tarun’s career in a big way. Sumanth admitted he regrets missing out on that chance, especially seeing the film’s success.
The buzz suggests Sumanth was also narrated the story of Desamuduru before it was made with Allu Arjun. Desamuduru later played a crucial role in shaping Allu Arjun’s mass hero image. Sumanth reflected that the film might not have had the same impact if he had starred in it, acknowledging how casting choices can change a film’s destiny.
While these revelations add an interesting twist to Sumanth’s career journey, they also highlight how unpredictable the Telugu film industry can be. With Newton’s 3rd Law on the way, fans are curious to see what Sumanth’s next chapter holds.


