Biography
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.
Directed 33
2020s
- 2026
2010s
- 2013
Welcome obama
Director
2000s
- 2008
- 2005
Mumbai Xpress
Director
- 2003
Son of Alladin
Director
- 2002
Make Up
Director
- 2001
Akasa Veedhilo
Director
1990s
- 1999
Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi
Director
- 1998
Kadhala Kadhala
Director
- 1996
Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
Director
- 1995
Chinna Vathiyar
Director
- 1994
Magalir Mattum
Director
Madam
Director
- 1993
Phool
Director
- 1992
Ksheera Sagara
Director
Brindavanam
Director
- 1991
Aditya 369
Director
- 1990
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Director
1980s
- 1989
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Director
- 1988
Chiranjeevi Sudhakar
Director
- 1987
Pushpaka Vimana
Director
- 1986
Anand
Director
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
Director
- 1985
Mayuri
Director
Jwalamukhi
Director
- 1984
Shravana Banthu
Director
- 1982
Chalisuva Modagalu
Director
Haalu Jenu
Director
- 1981
Raja Paarvai
Director
1970s
- 1979
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Director
- 1976
America Ammayi
Director
Wrote 25
2020s
- 2026
2010s
- 2013
Welcome obama
Writer
2000s
- 2003
Son of Alladin
Screenplay, Story
- 2002
Make Up
Screenplay
- 2001
Akasa Veedhilo
Screenplay
1990s
- 1995
Chinna Vathiyar
Writer
- 1994
- 1993
Phool
Writer
- 1992
Belliyappa Bangarappa
Writer
Ksheera Sagara
Writer
- 1991
Aditya 369
Story
Chaitanya
Dialogue
1980s
- 1988
Chiranjeevi Sudhakar
Story, Screenplay
Samyuktha
Screenplay
- 1987
Pushpaka Vimana
Writer
- 1986
Naache Mayuri
Screenplay
Anand
Story, Writer
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
Story, Screenplay
- 1985
Mayuri
Writer
Jwalamukhi
Screenplay
- 1984
Rama Rao Gopal Rao
Story
- 1982
Chalisuva Modagalu
Story, Screenplay
Haalu Jenu
Screenplay
1970s
- 1979
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Screenplay
Acted in 5
2020s
- 2024
Bhale Unnade
Movie
2010s
- 2015
Kanche
Cameo at Madras Cultural Club
- 2010
Varudu
Sandy's grandfather
1990s
- 1994
Magalir Mattum
Office Staff
- 1990
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(uncredited)
Produced 3
2000s
- 2001
1980s
- 1987
Pushpaka Vimana
Producer
1970s
- 1970
Samskara
Executive Producer
Sound 3
2010s
- 2013
Welcome obama
Music Director, Playback Singer
1980s
- 1988
Samyuktha
Music Director
- 1986
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
Music
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2024
Swag
Thanks