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Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Born 1931-09-21

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.

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Sing Geetham 2026 · 6.9 Michael Madana Kama Rajan 1990 · 8.5 Apoorva Sagodharargal 1989 · 8.3 Pushpaka Vimana 1987 · 8.6 Aditya 369 1991 · 8.4 Kanche 2015 · 7.8 Kaathala Kaathala 1998 · 7.4 Mumbai Express 2005 · 6.0 Bhairava Dweepam 1994 · 7.8 Magalir Mattum 1994 · 7.3 Little John 2001 · 5.1 Raaja Paarvai 1981 · 7.7 Son of Alladin 2003 · 3.1 Ghatothkach 2008 · 7.1 Chinna Vathiyar 1995 · 5.8 Samyuktha 1988 Bhale Unnade 2024