Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Director, Actor, Writer, Producer, Composer
September 21, 1931 (94 years)
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
Filmography
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| 2015 | Kanche · as Cameo At Madras Cultural Club |
| 2010 | Varudu · as Cast |
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum · as Office Staff |
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan · as (uncredited) |
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| 2003 | Son of Alladin · as ScreenplayOn Plex |
| 2002 | Make Up · as Screenplay |
| 2001 | Akasa Veedhilo · as Screenplay |
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| 1994 | Bhairava Dweepam · as Screenplay |
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| 1988 | Samyuktha · as Screenplay |
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| 1987 | Shruti Seridaga · as Screenplay |
| 1985 | Jwalamukhi · as Screenplay |
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| 1983 | Eradu Nakshatragalu · as Screenplay |
| 1982 | Halu Jenu · as Screenplay |
| 1980 | Pilla Zamindar · as Screenplay |
| 1979 | Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi · as Screenplay |
| 2001 | Little John · as Executive Producer |
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| 1970 | Samskara · as Executive Producer |
| 1988 | Samyuktha · as Composer |
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| 2008 | Ghatothkach · as CinematographerOn Plex |
| 2001 | Little John · as Story |
| 1996 | Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam · as Screen Adaptation |
| 1993 | Madam · as Story |
| 1992 | Brindavanam · as Story |
| 1991 | Aditya 369 · as Story |
| 1991 | Chaitanya · as Dialogue |
| 1988 | Devatha Manushya · as Story, Screenplay |
| 1986 | Anand · as Story, Screenplay |
| 1986 | Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma · as Story |
| 1984 | Shravana Banthu · as Story, Screenplay |
| 1982 | Chelisuva Modagalu · as Story |