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Legendary Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Passes Away
The veteran director and writer was 94 and had made films in multiple languages over a career that included Mayabazar and Pushpak Vimana.
- Legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao died at age 94 on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai. His six-decade career spanned Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi cinema.
- Singeetham burst onto the screen at 41 with his 1972 directorial debut, Neethi Nijayithi. He gained renown for presenting ordinary stories through innovative ideas, prioritizing experimentation in acclaimed films like Pushpaka Vimana and Aditya 369.
- Collaborations with actors Kamal Hassan and Rajkumar produced numerous iconic films. The 1974 film Dikkatra Parvathi won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film, while Tharam Marindi earned a Nandi Award.
- Even at age 94, the director returned to filmmaking to write and helm the musical fantasy Sing Geetham, released earlier this year. The project took 77 shooting days and marked his 61st directorial venture.
- Singeetham remained the world's oldest active filmmaker until recently, following the retirement of Clint Eastwood. His visionary approach to genre-defying cinema leaves a lasting legacy of creativity and tenacity in the industry.
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Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies in Chennai
From ‘Raja Paarvai’ and the dialogue-free ‘Pesum Padam’ to ‘Apoorva Sagodharargal’ and ‘Michael Madana Kama Rajan’, Srinivasa Rao pushed the boundaries of mainstream filmmaking, leaving behind a body of work in which experimentation and entertainment comfortably shared the screen.
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Indian film director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, known for 'Pushpaka Vimanam', passes away at 94 in Chennai, leaving a legacy in Tollywood cinema.
·Kozhikode, India
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