Known For
Directing
Born
Sep 21, 1931
Died
Oct 03, 2026
Place of Birth
Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
Credits
51 titles
Singeetham 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 with Life Achievement Award from the Film Federation of India.
Known For
Filmography
Sing Geetham
Director
Swag
Thanks
Bhale Unnade
Pratibimbalu
Director
Kanche
Cameo at Madras Cultural Club
Chinni Chinni Aasa
Welcome obama
Director
Ghatothkach - Master of Magic
Director
Mumbai Xpress
Director
Son of Alladin
Director
Make Up
Director
Akasa Veedhilo
Director
Little John
Executive Producer
Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi
Director
Kadhala Kadhala
Director
Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
Director
Chinna Vathiyar
Director
Bhairava Dweepam
Director
Magalir Mattum
Office Staff
Madam
Director
Phool
Director
Belliyappa Bangarappa
Writer
Ksheera Sagara
Writer
Brindavanam
Director
Aditya 369
Director
Chaitanya
Dialogue
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(uncredited)
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Director
Chiranjeevi Sudhakar
Director
Devatha Manushya
Director
Samyuktha
Screenplay
Pushpaka Vimana
Writer
Naache Mayuri
Screenplay
Anand
Writer
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
Director
Mayuri
Writer
Jwalamukhi
Director
Rama Rao Gopal Rao
Story
Shravana Banthu
Director
Rajakumar
Original Story
Eradu Nakshatragalu
Screenplay
Chalisuva Modagalu
Director
Haalu Jenu
Director
Raja Paarvai
Director
Pilla Zamindar
Director
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Director
Panthulamma
Director
Tharam Marindi
Director
America Ammayi
Director
Dikkatra Parvathi
Director