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oi-Ashish Rana
Veteran Telugu filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao has died at the age of 94. He breathed his last at Kaveri Hospital in Chennai on 3 October 2026 after battling ill health. His death has left the Telugu film industry mourning the loss of one of its most respected filmmakers.
Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passed away at age 94 in Chennai on October 3, 2026. Known for groundbreaking films like Pushpaka Vimanam and Aditya 369 across multiple languages, he received numerous honors during his impactful career.
Singeetham was known for taking Indian cinema into different creative territories. His filmography included Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi projects, with films such as Mayuri, Pushpaka Vimanam, Aditya 369 and Bhairava Dweepam becoming important works of his career.
Pushpaka Vimanam, released in 1987, became particularly notable for telling its story without spoken dialogue. Aditya 369 explored science fiction, while Bhairava Dweepam showcased his interest in fantasy.
Love For Cinema Continued Until His 90s
Singeetham’s association with filmmaking continued even in his 90s. In 2026, he returned to directing with Sing Geetham, a musical fantasy project, marking his comeback after a long gap.
Across his long career, Singeetham received several honours, including National Film Awards, Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards South. His creative approach and willingness to explore different genres gave him a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
