Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- September 21, 1931
- Died
- October 3, 2026
- Birthplace
- Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
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.
Filmography
Sing Geetham 2026
Director, Writer
Swag 2024
Thanks
Bhale Unnade 2024
Actor
- Pratibimbalu
Pratibimbalu 2022
Director, Screenplay
Kanche 2015
as Cameo at Madras Cultural Club
- Chinni Chinni Aasa
Chinni Chinni Aasa 2013
Actor
Welcome obama 2013
Director, Music Director, Playback Singer, Writer
Varudu 2010
as Sandy's grandfather
Ghatothkach - Master of Magic 2008
Director
Mumbai Xpress 2005
Director
Son of Alladin 2003
Director, Screenplay, Story
Make Up 2002
Director, Screenplay
Akasa Veedhilo 2001
Director, Screenplay
Little John 2001
Executive Producer, Story, Screenplay, Director
Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi 1999
Director
Kadhala Kadhala 1998
Director
Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam 1996
Director
Chinna Vathiyar 1995
Director, Writer
Bhairava Dweepam 1994
Director, Screenplay
Magalir Mattum 1994
as Office Staff, Director
Madam 1994
Director
Phool 1993
Director, Writer
Belliyappa Bangarappa 1992
Writer
Ksheera Sagara 1992
Director, Writer
Brindavanam 1992
Director
Aditya 369 1991
Director, Story
Chaitanya 1991
Dialogue
Michael Madana Kama Rajan 1990
as (uncredited), Director
Apoorva Sagodharargal 1989
Director
Chiranjeevi Sudhakar 1988
Director, Story, Screenplay
- Devatha Manushya
Devatha Manushya 1988
Director
Samyuktha 1988
Music Director, Screenplay
Pushpaka Vimana 1987
Director, Producer, Writer
Naache Mayuri 1986
Screenplay
Anand 1986
Director, Story, Writer
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma 1986
Director, Music, Story, Screenplay
Mayuri 1985
Director, Writer
Jwalamukhi 1985
Director, Screenplay
Rama Rao Gopal Rao 1984
Story
Shravana Banthu 1984
Director
- Rajakumar
Rajakumar 1983
Original Story
- Eradu Nakshatragalu
Eradu Nakshatragalu 1983
Director, Screenplay
Chalisuva Modagalu 1982
Director, Story, Screenplay
Haalu Jenu 1982
Director, Screenplay
Raja Paarvai 1981
Director
- Pilla Zamindar
Pilla Zamindar 1980
Director
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi 1979
Director, Screenplay
- Panthulamma
Panthulamma 1978
Actor, Director, Screenplay
- Tharam Marindi
Tharam Marindi 1977
Director, Screenplay
America Ammayi 1976
Director
- Dikkatra Parvathi
Dikkatra Parvathi 1974
Director, Screenplay
Samskara 1970
Executive Producer
Credits from TMDB.