Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
Born: 1931-09-21 in Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died: 2026-10-03
Known For: Directing
Biography
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao (born 21 September 1931 – 3 October 2026) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, composer, and actor. Regarded as one of the most versatile directors in India cinema, he is credited with revolutionizing South Indian cinema with experimental films, primarily in the comedy and drama genres. He has directed about sixty films in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and English languages across multiple genres, and has garnered two National Film Awards, five Nandi Awards, three Karnataka State Film Awards, and three Filmfare Awards South. In 2011, Rao was honored with Life Achievement Award from the Film Federation of India.
Filmography
2026
- Sing Geetham ... (Director)
2024
- Swag ... (Thanks)
- Bhale Unnade
2022
- Pratibimbalu ... (Director)
2015
- Kanche as Cameo at Madras Cultural Club
2013
- Welcome obama ... (Director)
- Chinni Chinni Aasa
2010
- Varudu as Sandy's grandfather
2008
- Ghatothkach - Master of Magic ... (Director)
2005
- Mumbai Xpress ... (Director)
2003
- Son of Alladin ... (Director)
2002
- Make Up ... (Director)
2001
- Little John ... (Story)
- Akasa Veedhilo ... (Screenplay)
1999
- Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi ... (Director)
1998
- Kadhala Kadhala ... (Director)
1996
- Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam ... (Director)
1995
- Chinna Vathiyar ... (Writer)
1994
- Magalir Mattum as Office Staff
- Bhairava Dweepam ... (Director)
- Madam ... (Director)
1993
- Phool ... (Writer)
1992
- Ksheera Sagara ... (Director)
- Brindavanam ... (Director)
- Belliyappa Bangarappa ... (Writer)
1991
- Aditya 369 ... (Director)
- Chaitanya ... (Dialogue)
1990
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan as (uncredited)
1989
- Apoorva Sagodharargal ... (Director)
1988
- Chiranjeevi Sudhakar ... (Director)
- Samyuktha ... (Music Director)
- Devatha Manushya ... (Director)
1987
- Pushpaka Vimana ... (Writer)
1986
- Naache Mayuri ... (Screenplay)
- Anand ... (Writer)
- Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma ... (Screenplay)
1985
- Mayuri ... (Writer)
- Jwalamukhi ... (Director)
1984
- Rama Rao Gopal Rao ... (Story)
- Shravana Banthu ... (Director)
1983
- Rajakumar ... (Original Story)
- Eradu Nakshatragalu ... (Director)
1982
- Chalisuva Modagalu ... (Director)
- Haalu Jenu ... (Director)
1981
- Raja Paarvai ... (Director)
1980
- Pilla Zamindar ... (Director)
1979
- Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi ... (Director)
1978
1977
- Tharam Marindi ... (Director)
1976
- America Ammayi ... (Director)
1974
- Dikkatra Parvathi ... (Director)
1970
- Samskara ... (Executive Producer)