Director
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
September 21, 1931 · Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
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.
Often works with
Kamal Haasan
8 titles together
Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Pushpaka Vimana, Apoorva Sagodharargal
Nagesh
5 titles together
Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Kadhala Kadhala
Nassar
5 titles together
Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Mumbai Xpress
Delhi Ganesh
4 titles together
Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Kadhala Kadhala
Santhana Bharathi
4 titles together
Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Mumbai Xpress, Magalir Mattum
R.S. Shivaji
4 titles together
Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Magalir Mattum
Full filmography · 39
Sing Geetham
Director and Writer
2026
Bhale Unnade
cast
2024
Kanche
as Cameo at Madras Cultural Club
20156
Welcome obama
Director and Writer
2013
Ghatothkach - Master of Magic
Director
2008
Mumbai Xpress
Director
2005
Son of Alladin
Director
2003
Make Up
Director
2002
Akasa Veedhilo
Director
2001
Little John
Director
2001
Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi
Director
1999
Kadhala Kadhala
Director
1998