His career spanned several decades, earning him global recognition for his expertise in creating realistic sculptures. Among his most celebrated works is the Statue of Unity at Kevadia in Gujarat, the 182-metre tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Other notable creations include the seated meditative statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Parliament complex, each reflecting exemplary artistry.

Sutar was also associated with major upcoming projects, including the statue of Lord Ram being developed in Ayodhya and that of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mumbai.

He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016. Recently, he was conferred with the Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar.

Expressing grief over his demise, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed it an irreparable loss to the art world. Taking to X, the Chief Minister posted, "the demise of the great sculptor, the artisan of world's tallest statue, the Statue of Unity, Padma Bhushan Shri Ram V Sutar ji is extremely sorrowful and an irreparable loss to the world of art... Om Shanti".