Condolences pour in for filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
Prominent Indian political figures and industry leaders have expressed condolences following the death of veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. He was celebrated for his technical innovation and experimental storytelling in films like Pushpak Vimanam and Aditya 369.
Why it matters
Rao's passing marks the end of an era for a director who significantly influenced the technical and creative evolution of Indian cinema.
Condolences poured in following the death of veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, who was hailed as one of Indian cinema’s most innovative and versatile directors.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed deep sorrow over the filmmaker’s death, and said Singeetham had enriched Indian cinema with a wide variety of films.
He recalled Singeetham’s experiments and creativity in films such as Pushpak Vimanam , Vichitra Sodarulu , Mayuri , Aditya 369 and Michael Madana Kamaraju , and noted the popularity of songs in films such as America Ammayi and Pantulamma . His continued passion for cinema, even in his 90s, reflected his dedication to the art, Pawan Kalyan said, conveying his condolences to the bereaved family.
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