Staying at the top of popular media for 20+ years is grueling. Suma faced criticism about her weight, her fashion sense, and even accusations of "overacting." However, she weaponized these criticisms. She mocked her own dressing style on air and joked about her physique, disarming trolls. In the #MeToo era and intense media scrutiny, Suma has maintained a squeaky-clean, scandal-free image, married to actor Rajeev Kanakala, which has only solidified her status as "the girl next door."

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Recognizing the shift to digital, Suma and her husband launched their own YouTube channel,