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Visionary Filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Dies at 94; Jr NTR Mourns Legend
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News18•03-10-2026, 23:45
Visionary Filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Dies at 94; Jr NTR Mourns Legend
- •Veteran filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao passed away at 94, leaving behind a prolific career spanning over six decades and multiple languages.
- •Rao's filmography includes iconic works like Pushpaka Vimana, Aditya 369, Mayuri, Apoorva Sagodharargal, and Michael Madana Kama Rajan.
- •Jr NTR expressed deep sorrow, remembering Rao as a visionary whose films, such as Aditya 369 and Pushpaka Vimanam, remain fresh across generations.
- •Singeetam Srinivasa Rao collaborated extensively with Kamal Haasan and was known for his diverse storytelling, moving between comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, and drama.
- •Remarkably, Rao returned to direction at 94 with his 61st film, Sing Geetham, showcasing his enduring passion for cinema.
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Singeetam Srinivasa Rao directed a diverse filmography spanning more than six decades, including Pushpaka Vimana, Aditya 369, Mayuri, Apoorva Sagodharargal, and Michael Madana Kama Rajan.
Jr NTR remembered Rao as a visionary who thought ahead of his time and whose movies remained fresh across generations, expressing deep heartbreak and condolences to his family.
At the age of 94, Rao returned to feature direction after more than a decade with his 61st film titled Sing Geetham, a musical fantasy completed in 77 shooting days.
