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National Award-winning filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passes away at 94; directed last film
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News18•04-10-2026, 14:59
National Award-winning filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passes away at 94; directed last film
- •Veteran director, screenwriter, and composer Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passed away at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai at the age of 94.
- •He reigned over the film world for over 60 years, captivating audiences with films like 'Pushpak Vimana' starring Kamal Haasan.
- •Rao took Indian audiences on a time-travel journey with the science-fiction film 'Aditya 369' without modern technological tools.
- •He won two National Film Awards, five Nandi Awards, and three Karnataka State Awards for his contributions to cinema.
- •At 94, he directed 'Sing Geethm', a musical fantasy film produced by Nag Ashwin, marking his 61st work.
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Singeetham Srinivasa Rao was a veteran National Award-winning director, screenwriter, and composer who passed away at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai at the age of 94 while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments.
His notable works include the dialogue-free timeless film 'Pushpak Vimana' with Kamal Haasan, the science-fiction time-travel film 'Aditya 369', and his 61st musical fantasy film 'Sing Geethm' directed at the age of 94.
Throughout his career spanning over 60 years, he won two National Film Awards, five Nandi Awards, and three Karnataka State Awards for his creative contributions to cinema.
