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Legendary Director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Passes Away, Film Industry Mourns Loss
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News18•04-10-2026, 06:42
Legendary Director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Passes Away, Film Industry Mourns Loss
- •Renowned director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, known for over 60 films, has passed away.
- •He breathed his last at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai due to age-related problems.
- •Directed Kannada classics like 'Haalu Jenu', 'Devatha Manushya', and the silent film 'Pushpaka Vimana'.
- •Served the film industry for six decades as a director, writer, producer, and music director in multiple languages.
- •Even at 94, he re-entered the film industry with 'Welcome Obama', produced by Nag Ashwin.
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Singeetham Srinivasa Rao directed over 60 films throughout his career, including Kannada hits like 'Haalu Jenu' and 'Devatha Manushya', Telugu films such as 'Aditya 369' and 'Bhairava Dweepam', and the pioneering silent film 'Pushpaka Vimana'.
At 94 years old, the veteran filmmaker surpassed Clint Eastwood to become the world's oldest active filmmaker by helming his 61st feature film titled 'Sing Geetham' (or 'Welcome Obama').
His musical fantasy film 'Sing Geetham' was produced by director Nag Ashwin under the banners of Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema, with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
