Leaders and actors mourn filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
Political leaders and members of the film industry have expressed grief over the death of veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. They recalled his experimental storytelling, technical innovation and influential work across films including Pushpak Vimanam, Aditya 369, Bhairava Dweepam and Vichitra Sodarulu.
Political leaders and film personalities have paid tribute to veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, who was remembered as an innovative and versatile figure in Indian cinema. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said Mr. Singeetham had enriched Indian cinema through a wide range of films.
He cited Pushpak Vimanam, Vichitra Sodarulu, Mayuri, Aditya 369 and Michael Madana Kamaraju, and also recalled the popularity of songs in America Ammayi and Pantulamma. Mr. Kalyan said the filmmaker’s continued passion for cinema into his 90s reflected his dedication to the art.
He offered condolences to Mr. Singeetham’s family. Education and Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh described the death as an irreparable loss to the film industry.
He recalled the director’s work with his grandfather, actor N.T. Rama Rao, and highlighted Aditya 369 and Bhairava Dweepam, which featured his uncle Nandamuri Balakrishna. Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh said Mr.
Singeetham had made an enduring contribution through films with unconventional themes. He described Pushpak Vimanam, a silent comedy made during the talkie era, as a nationwide sensation, and said Aditya 369 brought time travel into Telugu science fiction cinema. Mr.
Durgesh also pointed to the filmmaker’s technical ingenuity in creating the dwarf character in Vichitra Sodarulu without modern computer graphics. Former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy called Mr.
Singeetham a multifaceted personality who worked as a director, screenwriter, producer, music director and actor. Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna said the death was a great loss for Indian cinema. He recalled collaborating with Mr.
Singeetham on Aditya 369, Bhairava Dweepam and Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam, and noted his association with the Nandamuri family.
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