Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- September 21, 1931, Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Died
- October 3, 2026
- Movies
- 50
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2024 | Bhale Unnade | |
| 2015 | Kanche | Cameo at Madras Cultural Club |
| 2013 | Chinni Chinni Aasa | |
| 2010 | Varudu | Sandy's grandfather |
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum | Office Staff |
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | (uncredited) |
| 1978 | Panthulamma |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2026 | Sing Geetham | Director, Writer |
| 2022 | Pratibimbalu | Director, Screenplay |
| 2013 | Welcome obama | Director, Writer |
| 2008 | Ghatothkach - Master of Magic | Director |
| 2005 | Mumbai Xpress | Director |
| 2003 | Son of Alladin | Director, Screenplay |
| 2002 | Make Up | Director, Screenplay |
| 2001 | Akasa Veedhilo | Director, Screenplay |
| 2001 | Little John | Screenplay, Director |
| 1999 | Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi | Director |
| 1998 | Kadhala Kadhala | Director |
| 1996 | Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | Director |
| 1995 | Chinna Vathiyar | Director, Writer |
| 1994 | Bhairava Dweepam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum | Director |
| 1994 | Madam | Director |
| 1993 | Phool | Director, Writer |
| 1992 | Belliyappa Bangarappa | Writer |
| 1992 | Ksheera Sagara | Director, Writer |
| 1992 | Brindavanam | Director |
| 1991 | Aditya 369 | Director |
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Director |
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Director |
| 1988 | Chiranjeevi Sudhakar | Director, Screenplay |
| 1988 | Devatha Manushya | Director |
| 1988 | Samyuktha | Screenplay |
| 1987 | Pushpaka Vimana | Director, Producer, Writer |
| 1986 | Naache Mayuri | Screenplay |
| 1986 | Anand | Director, Writer |
| 1986 | Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma | Director, Screenplay |
| 1985 | Mayuri | Director, Writer |
| 1985 | Jwalamukhi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1984 | Shravana Banthu | Director |
| 1983 | Eradu Nakshatragalu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1982 | Chalisuva Modagalu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1982 | Haalu Jenu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1981 | Raja Paarvai | Director |
| 1980 | Pilla Zamindar | Director |
| 1979 | Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1978 | Panthulamma | Director, Screenplay |
| 1977 | Tharam Marindi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1976 | America Ammayi | Director |
| 1974 | Dikkatra Parvathi | Director, Screenplay |
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