[2] After a series of box office failures, Sushanth earned success with his portrayal of a software employee in Chi La Sow (2018).

[8] Sushanth attended the Kreating Charakters Training School, Mumbai for a short acting course along with his cousin Naga Chaitanya.

"[12] Post a 3 year hiatus, Sushanth portrayed a man who creates rifts between couples in Adda, opposite Shanvi Srivastava.

[20] India Today wrote, "Sushanth, who is yearning for a break in the industry, has finally got one in the form of this film."

"[21][22] Sushanth portrayed a young businessman in the multi-starrer Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, opposite Nivetha Pethuraj in 2020.

[24] Hindustan Times said, "Sushant is wasted in a role that has no importance and it barely make any impact.

[29][30] Times of India noted, "Sushanth presented a different shade in his acting, portraying the character of a police inspector.

"[31] Sushanth will next portray the lead alongside Ravi Teja in Ravanasura, that will release in April 2023.