She is the foremost exponent of the Veena in her generation of Musicians. A very rare blend of the classical conservatism with a belief in evolving to the present, her range of work has extended from the scholarly to performances of immaculate skill and creative contours. Keen on making a global presence Sumas works of experimentation have been applauded all over the world. Her unique emani Chittibabu style is vibrant, which has evolved in making the melodic sounds of the Veena a phenomenon of universal appeal. Her recent contribution to the world of music is her own new innovation The Tarangini Veena which has made a tremendous impact on the music circles. She honored with Rajyotsava Award from the Government of Karnataka in the year 2001. She is also a recipient of Kalaimamani award from Tamilnadu Government. Recipient of Veena Sheshanna National Award in the year 2012 from Swaramurthy V N Rao Memorial Trust, and Ganakalabhushana from Karnataka Gana KalaParishat in October 2014. She is the recipient of Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for the year 2017.