Veteran film director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passes away in Chennai
Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, known for Pushpaka Vimana, Mayuri and Aditya 369, died in Chennai on 3 October 2026.
Summary
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, a director and writer who worked across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam cinema, died in Chennai on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at Kauvery Hospital according to The Hindu. He began his career with filmmaker K. V. Reddy and made his directorial debut in 1972. He was known for Pushpaka Vimana (a dialogue-free film with Kamal Haasan), Mayuri, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Michael Madana Kama Rajan and Aditya 369. His last film, Sing Geetham, was released in 2026. Reports differ on his exact age (94 or 95), so it is not given here.
Key facts
- Person
- Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, film director and writer
- Died
- 3 October 2026, Chennai
- Languages
- Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam
- Known for
- Pushpaka Vimana, Mayuri, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Aditya 369
- Last film
- Sing Geetham (2026)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In October 2026, which veteran filmmaker, director of Pushpaka Vimana and Aditya 369, passed away in Chennai?
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Correct answer: C — Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
What was Singeetham Srinivasa Rao's last film, released in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Sing Geetham