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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
|---|---|
| Born | 1931-09-21 |
Movies
Kalki 2898 - A.D
Thanks
2024
Pratibimbalu
Director
2022
Ghatothkach - Master of Magic
Director
2008
Mumbai Xpress
Director
2005
Son of Alladin
Screenplay
2003
Son of Alladin
Story
2003
Son of Alladin
Director
2003
Akasa Veedhilo
Director
2001
Akasa Veedhilo
Screenplay
2001
Little John
Screenplay
2001
Little John
Story
2001
Little John
Executive Producer
2001
Little John
Director
2001
Kadhala Kadhala
Director
1998
Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
Director
1996
Chinna Vathiyar
Writer
1995
Chinna Vathiyar
Director
1995
Bhairava Dweepam
Screenplay
1994
Bhairava Dweepam
Director
1994
Magalir Mattum
Director
1994
Madam
Director
1994
Phool
Writer
1993
Phool
Director
1993
Belliyappa Bangarappa
Writer
1992
Ksheera Sagara
Writer
1992
Ksheera Sagara
Director
1992
Brindavanam
Director
1992
Aditya 369
Writer
1991
Aditya 369
Director
1991
Chaitanya
Dialogue
1991
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Director
1990
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Director
1989
Devatha Manushya
Director
1988
Samyuktha
Screenplay
1988
Samyuktha
Music Director
1988
Pushpaka Vimana
Writer
1987
Pushpaka Vimana
Producer
1987
Pushpaka Vimana
Director
1987
Anand
Writer
1986
Anand
Story
1986
Anand
Director
1986
1986
1986
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
Director
1986
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
Screenplay
1986
మయూరి
Writer
1985
మయూరి
Director
1985
Jwalamukhi
Director
1985
Shravana Banthu
Director
1984
Rama Rao Gopal Rao
Story
1984
Eradu Nakshatragalu
Screenplay
1983
Eradu Nakshatragalu
Director
1983
Chalisuva Modagalu
Screenplay
1982
Chalisuva Modagalu
Story
1982
Chalisuva Modagalu
Director
1982
Haalu Jenu
Screenplay
1982
Haalu Jenu
Director
1982
Raja Paarvai
Director
1981
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Director
1979
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Screenplay
1979
Panthulamma
Screenplay
1978
Panthulamma
Director
1978
America Ammayi
Director
1976
Dikkatra Parvathi
Director
1974