 After the flop "Dhana 51", and the average running "Mahanandi" alongside Anushka Shetty, Sumanth shifted paths in 2006, starring in Sekhar Kammula's romantic comedy/drama "Godavari".It remains one of the most acclaimed films in his career.In addition to receiving rave reviews and box office success, it went on to win multiple Nandi and Filmfare awards.