Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies at 94, tributes from Indian cinema leaders

Hyderabad, Oct 4: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, megastar Chiranjeevi and several film personalities on Sunday condoled the demise of legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao in Chennai.Rao's contributions to the film industry would be remembered forever, Revanth Reddy said and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.Expressing grief over the demise of Rao, Chiranjeevi said the departed director was a true visionary.Rao's imagination and courage to explore new ideas gave Indian cinema some of its most unforgettable films, he said.Rao's contribution to cinema will always be remembered with immense respect and affection, he said.Deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary filmmaker ‘Singeetam Srinivasa Rao’ garu.A true visionary, his imagination and courage to explore new ideas gave Indian cinema some of its most unforgettable films. His contribution to cinema will always be remembered with immense respect and affection.His recent film ‘Sing Geetham’ was a beautiful testament to his undying passion for storytelling. At heart, he remained forever young, curious and eager to create.My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.We will miss you, Singeetam garu. Your films will continue to speak to generations. Om Shanti — Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) October 4, 2026Pawan Kalyan recalls iconic filmsRao's creativity and experiments in films like 'Mayuri', 'Aditya 369', 'Vichitra Sodarulu', 'Pushpaka Vimanam' and 'Michael Madana Kamaraju' have won accolades, Pawan Kalyan said.Dearest SINGEETAM SIR..We wil MISS YOU Sir..You will always live in our Hearts ❤️You are an Unparalleled LEGEND..An Everest of Positivity filled with Evergreen Youth..The Movies You made with such Fururistic Ideas and Techniques are lessons to all of us and the Future Generations of Film Makers too ❤️Thankyou & Love You for Everything Sir..Iam blessed to have known You & worked with You Sir #SingeetamSrinivasRaoLivesOn— DEVI SRI PRASAD (@ThisIsDSP) October 3, 2026The songs in Rao's films like 'America Ammayi' and 'Pantulamma' have been extremely popular, he said.Rao's film 'Sing Geetam', which he directed at the age of 94, shows his passion for cinema, he said.Gurmeet Choudhary Pays Emotional Tribute To Longtime Fan Monica Who Passed Away After Cancer Battle: 'My Heart Is Heavy'Balakrishna remembers three classicsRenowned actor and TDP MLA in Andhra Pradesh N Balakrishna said he and Rao created three distinct classics together."'Aditya 369', which left a new mark not only on Telugu cinema but also on Indian cinema; 'Bhairava Dweepam', the first computer graphics-driven film in Telugu, which made history at the box office and remains unbeatable among folklore films; and 'Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam' in the mythological genre," he said.Balakrishna said, through these three films, portrayed characters across all four major genres — social, historical, folklore, and mythological — under a single director as captain.Also Watch:Family shared special bondBalakrishna recalled that Rao worked as an associate for many of his legendary father N T Rama Rao's films.Hence, his family shared a special bond with him that went far beyond cinema, he said. "Singeetam garu was truly a legendary director in every sense of the word, pursuing unforgettable cinematic experiments until his last breath at 95, across various Indian languages."Rao's demise is a profound personal loss to him and an irreplaceable loss to the Indian film industry, Balakrishna added.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Tributes have poured in from across Indian cinema following the death of Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, with Kamal Haasan, S.S. Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu and several other major names remembering his extraordinary contribution to filmmaking

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, a prominent filmmaker, passed away at the age of 94 due to health complications. His innovative storytelling resonated through various genres, influencing filmmakers like SS Rajamouli and Jr NTR. Renowned for works such as 'Pushpaka Vimanam' and 'Aditya 369', he left a remarkable legacy in Indian cinema. Kamal Haasan shared a personal tribute reflecting on their artistic collaboration.

Born on September 21, 1931, in Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, Singeetham began his career as an assistant to acclaimed filmmaker L.V. Prasad

Born on September 21, 1931, in Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, Singeetham began his career as an assistant to acclaimed filmmaker L.V. Prasad

Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies at celebs pay tribute