Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- September 21, 1931
- Place of birth
- Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Died
- October 3, 2026
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.
Movies with Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan 1990 · ★ 7.2
- Kanche 2015 · ★ 6.1
- Varudu 2010 · ★ 3.5
- Magalir Mattum 1994 · ★ 7.1
- Bhale Unnade 2024 · ★ 10.0
- Panthulamma 1978 · ★ 10.0
- Chinni Chinni Aasa 2013
Movies directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan 1990 · ★ 7.2
- Pushpaka Vimana 1987 · ★ 7.3
- Apoorva Sagodharargal 1989 · ★ 7.6
- Aditya 369 1991 · ★ 7.4
- Kadhala Kadhala 1998 · ★ 6.9
- Mumbai Xpress 2005 · ★ 5.9
- Magalir Mattum 1994 · ★ 7.1
- Son of Alladin 2003 · ★ 6.1
- Little John 2001 · ★ 5.8
- Bhairava Dweepam 1994 · ★ 7.3
- Sing Geetham 2026 · ★ 7.6
- Raja Paarvai 1981 · ★ 7.2
- Mayuri 1985 · ★ 7.0
- Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi 1979 · ★ 9.0
- Madam 1994 · ★ 8.5
- Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam 1996 · ★ 8.0
- Akasa Veedhilo 2001 · ★ 8.5
- Brindavanam 1992 · ★ 10.0
- Devatha Manushya 1988 · ★ 8.0
- Chinna Vathiyar 1995 · ★ 8.0
- Ksheera Sagara 1992 · ★ 10.0
- Chalisuva Modagalu 1982 · ★ 7.0
- Dikkatra Parvathi 1974 · ★ 7.0
- Shravana Banthu 1984 · ★ 9.0
- America Ammayi 1976 · ★ 7.0
- Phool 1993 · ★ 10.0
- Welcome obama 2013 · ★ 7.0
- Ghatothkach - Master of Magic 2008 · ★ 10.0
- Panthulamma 1978 · ★ 10.0
- Chiranjeevi Sudhakar 1988 · ★ 8.0
- Eradu Nakshatragalu 1983
- Pratibimbalu 2022
- Haalu Jenu 1982
- Jwalamukhi 1985
- Anand 1986
- Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma 1986
- Make Up 2002
- Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi 1999
- Pilla Zamindar 1980
- Tharam Marindi 1977