Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

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Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Directing 95 September 21, 1931

Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India

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…

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Michael Madana Kama Rajan

Michael Madana Kama Rajan

7.2 1990 Movie
Pushpaka Vimana

Pushpaka Vimana

7.3 1987 Movie
Apoorva Sagodharargal

Apoorva Sagodharargal

7.6 1989 Movie
Aditya 369

Aditya 369

7.4 1991 Movie
Kanche

Kanche

6.0 2015 Movie
Kadhala Kadhala

Kadhala Kadhala

6.9 1998 Movie
Mumbai Xpress

Mumbai Xpress

5.9 2005 Movie
Magalir Mattum

Magalir Mattum

7.1 1994 Movie
Welcome obama

Welcome obama

7.0 2013 Movie
Sing Geetham

Sing Geetham

8.0 2026 Movie
Samskara

Samskara

7.7 1970 Movie
Little John

Little John

5.8 2001 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Sing Geetham

    Movie Director

  2. 2024
    Swag

    Movie Thanks

  3. 2024
    Bhale Unnade

    Movie

  4. 2022
    Pratibimbalu

    Movie Director

  5. 2015
    Kanche

    Movie Cameo at Madras Cultural Club

  6. 2013
    Chinni Chinni Aasa

    Movie

  7. 2013
    Welcome obama

    Movie Director

  8. 2008
    Ghatothkach - Master of Magic

    Movie Director

  9. 2005
    Mumbai Xpress

    Movie Director

  10. 2003
    Son of Alladin

    Movie Director

  11. 2002
    Make Up

    Movie Director

  12. 2001
    Akasa Veedhilo

    Movie Screenplay

  13. 2001
    Little John

    Movie Story

  14. 1999
    Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi

    Movie Director

  15. 1998
    Kadhala Kadhala

    Movie Director

  16. 1996
    Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 1995
    Chinna Vathiyar

    Movie Writer

  2. 1994
    Bhairava Dweepam

    Movie Director

  3. 1994
    Magalir Mattum

    Movie Office Staff

  4. 1994
    Madam

    Movie Director

  5. 1993
    Phool

    Movie Writer

  6. 1992
    Belliyappa Bangarappa

    Movie Writer

  7. 1992
    Ksheera Sagara

    Movie Director

  8. 1992
    Brindavanam

    Movie Director

  9. 1991
    Aditya 369

    Movie Director

  10. 1991
    Chaitanya

    Movie Dialogue

  11. 1990
    Michael Madana Kama Rajan

    Movie (uncredited)

  12. 1989
    Apoorva Sagodharargal

    Movie Director

  13. 1988
    Chiranjeevi Sudhakar

    Movie Director

  14. 1988
    Devatha Manushya

    Movie Director

  15. 1988
    Samyuktha

    Movie Music Director

  16. 1987
    Pushpaka Vimana

    Movie Writer

  17. 1986
    Naache Mayuri

    Movie Screenplay

  18. 1986
    Anand

    Movie Writer

  19. 1986
    Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma

    Movie Screenplay

  20. 1985
    Mayuri

    Movie Writer

  21. 1985
    Jwalamukhi

    Movie Director

  22. 1984
    Rama Rao Gopal Rao

    Movie Story

  23. 1984
    Shravana Banthu

    Movie Director

  24. 1983
    Rajakumar

    Movie Original Story