Veteran filmmaker , screenwriter and composer Singeetam Srinivasa Rao died on Saturday at the age of 94.
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao’s film journey
Aditya 369, Pushpaka Vimanam, Mayuri” Rao began his journey in cinema by working with veteran filmmaker KV Reddy. He was associated with the classic Mayabazar, released in 1957, before moving on to direct films himself. One of his well-known films was Mayuri, released in 1985 and based on the life of dancer Sudha Chandran. Rao followed it with Pushpaka Vimana in 1987, a black comedy starring Kamal Haasan. In Telugu cinema, Aditya 369 became one of Rao’s best-known films.
Actor Jr NTR remembered Rao for his films that continued to connect with audiences even years after their release. Sharing his condolences, he wrote on X, “The news of the passing of Sri Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu is deeply heartbreaking. The film received several honours, including multiple Nandi Awards. The film was made without spoken dialogue and went on to win the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The science-fiction film explored time travel at a time when the genre was still uncommon in Indian cinema.
