Mumbai, Oct 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Telugu film industry is mourning the death of legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Actors Nani, Ravi Teja and Venkatesh Daggubati took to social media to remember his extraordinary passion for cinema and the creative legacy he leaves behind. Nani described the veteran filmmaker as one of the “greatest of greatest” and recalled his childlike enthusiasm for cinema even at the age of 95. He wrote, “The greatest of greatest left. A child who lived an extraordinary life and blessed us with his genius. Everytime he called or messaged he always jumped straight to the idea he had and to the film he wanted to make.

Hyderabad, Oct 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu have expressed profound grief over the passing of legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Srinivasa Rao (95) breathed his last at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on October 3. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy termed his demise as an irreplaceable loss to the Telugu film industry and the Indian cinema. He said Srinivasa Rao enriched the film industry with a diverse array of films. The Chief Minister said he was a creative director who illuminated the screen with diverse narratives and innovative ideas, paving new paths for Telugu cinema.

Mumbai, Oct 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and classical dancer Sudhaa Chandran remembered veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao as her “first guru in films.” She recalled the significant role he played in shaping her early acting journey. Sudhaa, who made her Telugu film debut with ‘Mayuri’, directed by Singeetham, paid an emotional tribute to the filmmaker on social media. “My first guru in films... whenever I win accolades for my acting and technicalities, it’s a big thanks to you, sir,” she wrote. Remembering how the filmmaker guided her at the beginning of her career, the ‘Kaahin Kissii Roz’ actress said she was like “wet clay” that he beautifully moulded.

Mumbai, Oct 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Vijay Deverakonda mourned the death of veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. He remembered the affection and warmth the filmmaker showed him over the years. Taking to social media, the ‘Dear Comrade’ actor recalled how Singeetham would call him and shower him with love and affection. He also expressed happiness at having been part of one of the filmmaker’s visions. “Singeetham sir, your beliefs, your thoughts and your stories will live on with us forever. For every time you called me since Pelli Choopulu to shower love and affection, I hope it made you happy and brought a smile seeing me in one of your films,” Vijay wrote.

Hyderabad, May 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, who has returned to the director’s chair at the remarkable age of 94, have now announced through a title teaser that the immensely respected director's film had been titled 'Sing Geetham' and that it would hit screens worldwide on June 11 this year. With a career spanning decades and nearly 60 films across multiple languages, Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, who is known to have delivered several iconic classics including the Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Pushpak', has consistently redefined cinematic storytelling in India.