Veteran director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passes away at 94

Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Saturday at the age of 94. He was regarded as one of Indian cinema's most innovative directors.

Hyderabad: Renowned filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passed away at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on Saturday. He was 94. 

Rao had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments at the hospital. His last directorial venture was the film ‘Singeetham’, produced by Nag Ashwin. Notably, he directed a film at the age of 94, earning him widespread admiration from the film fraternity and moviegoers.

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Known for his unique and innovative storytelling, Rao was considered one of Indian cinema’s finest directors. The legendary filmmaker created several timeless classics, including ‘Aditya 369’, a sci-fi comedy which introduced the concept of time travel to Telugu cinema, ‘Bhairava Dweepam’, a landmark fantasy-folklore film,‘Pushpaka Vimana’, a dialogue-less film. Through his classics, Rao left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.