Tollywood celebs pay tribute to Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

Tollywood celebs pay tribute to Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, one of Indian cinema’s most inventive filmmakers, passed away in Chennai on October 3, 2026, aged 94, following age related health issues. He was known for his creative ideas and forward filmmaking and captured the imagination of all with films like Pushpaka Vimanam, Mayuri, Brundavanam and Bhairava Dweepam etc.

Tollywood celebrities mourned the demise of Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and paid their tributes.

Chiranjeevi

Deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary filmmaker ‘Singeetam Srinivasa Rao’ garu. A true visionary, his imagination and courage to explore new ideas gave Indian cinema some of its most unforgettable films. His contribution to cinema will always be remembered with immense respect and affection. His recent film ‘Sing Geetham’ was a beautiful testament to his undying passion for storytelling. At heart, he remained forever young, curious and eager to create. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. We will miss you, Singeetam garu. Your films will continue to speak to generations. Om Shanti.

Pawan Kalyan

May peace be granted to the soul of Shri Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu. I am saddened to learn that renowned director Shri Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu has passed away. I pray to God that his soul may rest in peace. He crafted diverse films in the Indian film industry. The experiments he conducted and the creative visions he showcased in films like Pushpaka Vimanam, Vichitra Sodarulu*, Mayuri, Aditya 369, and Michael Madana Kamaraju captivated audiences. Songs from films he directed, such as America Ammayi and Panthulamma, gained immense popularity. Even at the age of 94, directing the film Sing Geetam revealed his enduring passion for cinema. I extend my deepest condolences to the family members of Shri Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu

Venkatesh

“Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu. Few filmmakers have embraced cinema with the kind of curiosity, originality and playfulness that defined his work. He was a rare filmmaker who never stopped believing in the magic and possibilities of cinema. It is truly the end of an extraordinary chapter in Telugu cinema. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. Rest in peace, Singeetam garu. You will always be remembered through the films you gave us.”

Balakrishna

"The death of renowned director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao garu deeply touched me. He was very close to our family. Together with him, we made three different classic films — 'Aditya 369'. It brought a new identity not only to Telugu cinema but also to Indian cinema. 'Bhairava Dweepam' created history at the box office and is still an unmatched film in the folk film category. Also, 'Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam' was made as a mythological film. Singeetham Srinivasa Rao garu started his film journey as an assistant director to the great actor K.V. Reddy garu. My father played the role of Lord Krishna for the first time in the immortal film 'Mayabazaar' directed by him. Later, Singeetham garu worked as an associate for many films that my father acted in. That is why his connection with our family was not limited to films only. His death is a personal loss for me. I pray that his soul may rest in peace. "I express my heartfelt condolences to his family members," he said.

Aadi Sai Kumar

Deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Singeetam Srinivasa Rao garu. A filmmaker whose imagination was truly ahead of its time. From Mayuri and Pushpaka Vimanam to Aditya 369, he created cinema that broke boundaries, explored new ideas and continues to inspire generations even today. We have lost a true visionary and an irreplaceable legend of Indian cinema. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Om Shanti

Devi Sri Prasad

Dearest Singeetham Sir, we will miss you, Sir. You will always live in our hearts. You are an unparalleled LEGEND, an Everest of positivity filled with evergreen youth. The movies you made with such futuristic ideas and techniques are lessons for all of us and future generations of filmmakers too. Thank you and love you for everything, Sir. I am blessed to have known you and worked with you, Sir. singeetamsrinivasraoliveson

Sree Vishnu

Singeetham garu were cinema at heart. Even at 94, his passion was as young as ever. He still had stories to tell and dreams to chase. He left us doing what you loved most, making cinema. Rest in peace, legend.

- Pramod Nandivada