Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Personal Details:

  • Full Name: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
  • Date of Birth: September 21, 1942
  • Place of Birth: Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
  • Language: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi 

Early Life and Background:

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao was born in Srikalahasti, a town in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. He had an interest in arts and filmmaking from a young age, and his academic background in arts and literature helped him form a strong foundation in storytelling and scriptwriting. His passion for cinema led him to pursue a career in the film industry.

filmography

YearFilm TitleLanguage(s)Notes
1972Neeti-NijayitiTeluguDirectorial debut in Telugu cinema.
1974Dikkatra ParvathiTamilWon National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
1975Zamindaru gari AmmayiTelugu
1976Oka Deepam VeligindhiTelugu
1976America AmmayiTelugu
1977Tharam MarindiTeluguWon Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.
1977Andame AnandamTelugu
1977PanthulammaTeluguAlso acted in this film.
1977Niraparayum NilavilakkumMalayalamDirectorial debut in Malayalam cinema.
1978RaamachilakaTelugu
1978Gammathu GoodacharuluTelugu
1979Sommokadidhi SokokadidhiTelugu
1979Mangala ThoranaluTelugu
1980Triloka SundariTelugu
1980Gandara GolamTelugu
1980Pilla ZamindarTelugu
1981Raja Paarvai / Amavasya ChandruduTamil / Telugu
1981JegantaluTelugu
1982Thrilok SundhariHindi
1982Haalu JenuKannadaDirectorial debut in Kannada cinema; Won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film.
1982Chalisuva ModagaluKannada
1983Eradu NakshatragaluKannada
1983Raju Rani JackieTelugu
1984Shravana BanthuKannada
1984Vasantha GeetamTelugu
1984Sangeeta SamratTelugu
1984MayuriTeluguWon Nandi Award for Best Feature Film; Filmfare Award South for Best Direction.
1985JwaalamukhiKannada
1986Bhagyada Lakshmi BarammaKannadaWon Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay; Also composed music for the film.
1986AnandKannadaWon Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay.
1987America AbbayiTelugu
1987Pushpaka VimanaSilentDialogue-less film; Won National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
1988Devatha ManushyaKannada
1988Chiranjeevi SudhakaraKannada
1989Apoorva SagodharargalTamil
1990Michael Madana Kama RajanTamil
1991Aditya 369TeluguFirst time-travel film in Indian cinema; Won two Nandi Awards.
1992Ksheera SagaraKannada
1992BrundavanamTeluguWon Nandi Award for Best Screenplay.
1993PhoolHindi
1994Magalir MattumTamil
1994Bhairava DweepamTeluguWon Nandi Award for Best Director and Best Feature Film.
1994MadamTelugu
1995Chinna VathiyarTamil
1996Sri Krishnarjuna VijayamTelugu
1998Raja HamsaTelugu
1998Kaathala KaathalaTamil
1999Tuvvi Tuvvi TuvviKannada
2001Little JohnEnglish / Hindi / Tamil
2001Akasa VeedhiloTelugu
2002Make-upKannada
2003VijayamTelugu
2003Son of AladdinEnglishReceived Special Mention at the International Children’s Film Festival.
2005Mumbai XpressTamil / HindiBilingual film.
2008GhatothkachHindiAnimated film.
2013Welcome ObamaTelugu
2022PratibimbaluTeluguFilm was shot in 1982 but released in 2022.

Awards and Recognition:

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao has received several prestigious awards for his work in the Indian film industry. Some of the notable awards include:

  1. National Film Award for Best Feature Film:
    • He won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film for his work on “Chidambaram” (1985), a critically acclaimed film in Tamil cinema that received widespread praise for its depth and creativity.
  2. Nandi Awards (State Awards for Telugu Cinema):
    • He has won several Nandi Awards for his excellence in direction in Telugu cinema.
  3. Filmfare Awards:
    • Singeetam Srinivasa Rao has also been recognized by the Filmfare Awards South for his outstanding contribution to South Indian cinema, especially for his work in Telugu and Tamil.
  4. Lifetime Achievement Award:
    • Singeetam Srinivasa Rao was honored with several Lifetime Achievement Awards for his immense contribution to Indian cinema and his distinctive filmmaking style.
  5. Tamil Nadu State Film Award:
    • He received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for his work in the Tamil film industry, particularly for “Chidambaram”.

 Music and Film Appreciation:

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao has a deep understanding and appreciation for film music. Many of his films, especially those in collaboration with composers like Ilaiyaraaja and K. V. Mahadevan, are known for their musical richness. He often worked closely with music composers to create the perfect soundtrack that complemented the film’s mood and theme. His films like “Annamayya” (1997) and “Sathyaa” (1988) featured music that became integral to their success.

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