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Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Known for: Directing

Biography: 1931-09-21 (92 years old)

Biography

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao (born 21 September 1931) is 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

all 41

Movies 40

Director 34

Writer 3

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Biography

Filmography

all 41

Movies 40

Director 34

Writer 3

TV Shows 1

Kalki 2898 - AD (2024)

Pratibimbalu (2022)

Kanche (2015)

Chinni Chinni Aasa (2013)

Ghatothkach - Master of Magic (2008)

Mumbai Xpress (2005)

Son of Alladin (2003)

Akasa Veedhilo (2001)

Little John (2001)

Kadhala Kadhala (1998)

Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996)

Chinna Vathiyar (1995)

Bhairava Dweepam (1994)

Magalir Mattum (1994)

Madam (1994)

Phool (1993)

Belliyappa Bangarappa (1992)

Ksheera Sagara (1992)

Brindavanam (1992)

Aditya 369 (1991)

Chaitanya (1991)

Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)

Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)

Devatha Manushya (1988)

Pushpaka Vimana (1987)

Shruthi Seridaga (1987)

Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma (1986)

మయూరి (1985)

Jwalamukhi (1985)

Shravana Banthu (1984)

Rama Rao Gopal Rao (1984)

Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983)

Chalisuva Modagalu (1982)

Haalu Jenu (1982)

Raja Paarvai (1981)

Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1979)

Panthulamma (1978)

America Ammayi (1976)

Zamindarugari Ammayi (1975)

Dikkatra Parvathi (1974)

Raja Paarvai

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Information

Known ForDirecting

GenderMale

Birthday1931-09-21 (92 years old)

Birth PlaceGudur, India

CitizenshipsIndia

ResidencesChennai, India

Also Known AsSangeetham Srinivas Rao, Singeetham Srinivas Rao, Sangeetam Srinivas Rao

AwardsNandi Award for Best Director, Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada

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Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1931-09-21 (92 years old)

Birth Place
Gudur, India

Citizenships
India

Residences
Chennai, India

Also Known As
Sangeetham Srinivas Rao, Singeetham Srinivas Rao, Sangeetam Srinivas Rao

Awards
Nandi Award for Best Director, Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada