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Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies at 94 in Chennai
The Hindu··4 Oct
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao died on Saturday evening at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai. He was 94, family and friends said. Pawan Kalyan, Nara Lokesh and Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy issued condolences on Sunday. Leaders recalled films including Pushpak Vimana and Aditya 369. He also worked as a screenwriter, producer, music director and actor in Indian cinema.
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What It Means For You
- Memorial statements from film and political figures mark the public response to his death in Chennai.
- Viewers will see tributes tied to titles such as Pushpak Vimana and Aditya 369 in coming coverage.
- His last released film, Sing Geetham, reached theatres in June 2026.
What's Happening
- Family and friends said he died on Saturday evening at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai at 94.
- Pawan Kalyan, Nara Lokesh, Kandula Durgesh and Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy issued separate condolences.
- Nandamuri Balakrishna recalled collaborations including Aditya 369 and Bhairava Dweepam.
A career across languages
- He was born in Gudur in Nellore district and began as a dialogue writer with K.V. Reddy.
- He assisted on Mayabazar in 1957 and directed Neeti Nijayati in 1972.
- His work spanned Telugu, Tamil and other industries, including silent comedy Pushpak Vimana.
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