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Legendary Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Passes Away
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News18•04-10-2026, 09:45
Legendary Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Passes Away
- •Veteran director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao died at a private hospital in Chennai due to ill health.
- •He leaves behind a massive legacy in Indian cinema, having helmed iconic films like 'Raja Paarvai', 'Apoorva Sagodharargal', and 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan'.
- •Rao received a National Award for his film 'Dikkatra Parvathi' and remained active, releasing his final film 'Sing Geetham' earlier this year.
- •The Indian film fraternity, including Telugu Filmmaker Srinu Vaitla and lyricist Vairamuthu, expressed deep sorrow over his demise, praising his imagination and storytelling.
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Legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passed away at a private hospital in Chennai due to ill health. He breathed his last at Kauvery Hospital on a Saturday night at the age of 94.
His mortal remains were kept for public homage at his residence in Virugambakkam, and his final rites are scheduled to be held at the Nesapakkam crematorium in Chennai.
Undeterred by his age, the veteran director released his final musical fantasy film titled 'Sing Geetham' earlier this year.
