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Suma Kanakala: One of the most Celebrated anchors. She is also an actress and a producer in Telugu film industry.

In this Telugu podcast episode, we bring you an inspiring journey with Suma Kanakala, the most celebrated Telugu television anchor, a powerhouse of wit, energy, and grace. From her humble beginnings at Doordarshan to becoming the face of Star Mahila, Suma garu shares her story of perseverance, adaptability, and what it truly takes to stay relevant for over three decades in the entertainment industry.

This episode dives deep into the Suma Kanakala journey, from her first break with Avakkayyara to hosting countless live shows, film events, and reality programs that became household names. She opens up about the paradox of fame, the cost of being constantly seen, and the delicate balance between public applause and private peace. Through her experiences, we explore themes of work-life balance, motherhood, women’s financial independence, and creative evolution in an ever-changing industry. From surviving intense schedules, handling live-stage pressure, to moments of exhaustion and rediscovery, she reflects on the emotional side of being a public personality.

We also touch upon her take on beauty standards, criticism, event hosting challenges, and what helps her keep that infectious energy alive. This episode isn’t just about television, it’s about resilience, reinvention, and rising above assumptions.

No wonder Suma Kanakala is a household name in the Telugu industry. This conversation will make you see her not just as an icon, but as a woman who defined an era of Telugu television and continues to inspire with her strength, humor, and authenticity.
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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. The opinions expressed by the guests are their personal views and do not reflect our stance. We have no intention of defaming or harming any individual, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned in this video. Our aim is to provide information to help the audience make informed decisions.
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00:00:00 Start
00:03:42 VK’s mom in Star Mahila!
00:06:10 One day lo 5 episodes??
00:09:41 How Suma Garu’s Carrer Began
00:12:12 Her First Break
00:13:57 Appatlo Earning Entha Undedhi?
00:15:13 The First Ever Serial Shot Abroad!
00:17:10 What is the cost of being Suma Kanakala?
00:23:15 Provoking questions in Interviews
00:26:54 Misreading the Divorce Rumors
00:28:31 Non-work Life
00:29:22 Don’t you feel exhausted?
00:32:44 Creative blocks
00:33:29 Balancing Professional and Personal life
00:36:17 Went to work 3 days after father’s passing
00:38:52 Setting the standard for her kids!
00:40:31 After Marriage shift for women
00:41:42 Working at 8 months pregnant!
00:43:25 Andhrawala incident
00:44:56 Location rekkie?
00:46:11 How the Menstrual cycle is not easy to handle
00:47:45 Beauty standards & Social Criticism
00:49:22 Storiesss!
00:51:07 Trailer launch no Trailer ee raadhuuu!
00:53:45 Fan wars triggered?
00:56:00 Security issues at events
00:58:14 OG event
00:58:44 Eega movie - Near death experience
01:00:46 Women Restarting their Career
01:05:58 What kind of parent are you?
01:08:15 We take kids for Granted!
01:12:14 Peer pressure
01:13:29 Swarabhishekam experience
01:15:07 VK about SP Bala Subramanyam Garu
01:15:45 SP Bala Subramanyam Garu’s email
01:17:27 Importance of Eating food on time
01:20:22 Makeup in those days
01:22:56 Beauty products and Maintenance
01:23:58 How Theatre Helped
01:27:22 Matriarchy in Kerala
01:28:24 Rajeev didn’t want me to act in films
01:29:28 Cinema Projects
01:30:28 Production plans in the Future
01:32:53 Relationship with Rajeev Kanakala
01:34:37 Her Dreams coming true about Rajeev’s accident
01:36:25 What is actually Helping Suma garu in such a successful career?
01:38:50 Udaya Bhanu Garu’s ‘Syndicate’ comment
01:40:04 Women’s independence is mistaken as arrogance
01:42:28 Will Power
01:43:48 Her contribution to NGO’s
01:47:36 😂 BTS!!!!

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