Directing
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
- Born
- Sep 21, 1931 · Aged 95
- Died
- Oct 3, 2026
- Place of birth
- Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 7
- TV credits
- 0
- Directing credits
- 40
Also known as (3)
- Sangeetham Srinivas Rao
- Sangeetam Srinivas Rao
- Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
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…
