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Veteran Indian Director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Passes Away at 95
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News18•04-10-2026, 06:35
Veteran Indian Director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Passes Away at 95
- •Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, a pioneering Indian film director, passed away at the age of 95 due to ill health.
- •He directed over 60 films in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.
- •Known for his innovative approach, he created landmark films with Kamal Haasan like 'Pushpak' (Pesum Padam), 'Apoorva Sagodharargal', and 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan'.
- •His notable works include 'Aditya 369', the first time-travel film in Telugu, and 'Mayuri'.
- •A recipient of numerous National, Nandi, and Filmfare Awards, he was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Singeetam Srinivasa Rao directed over 60 films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Notable works include the silent film 'Pushpak', 'Apoorva Sagodharargal', 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan', Telugu's first time-travel film 'Aditya 369', and 'Mayuri'.
Throughout his celebrated career, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao earned several National Awards, Nandi Awards, Filmfare Awards, and Karnataka State Awards, alongside a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Federation of Indian Film Societies.
At the age of 95, the veteran filmmaker directed his 61st feature film titled 'Sing Geetham', a musical fantasy backed by producer Nag Ashwin.
